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Student pilot most likely at controls, investigator says

The wreckage of the Robinson that crashed near Queenstown in 2015. Photo: ODT files

Student pilot most likely at controls, investigator says

It was likely a student pilot was flying a Robinson helicopter when it broke up in midair and crashed near Queenstown in 2015, an investigator says.

Crash inquest hears of wreckage discovery

The site of the crash in the Lochy River basin in the Eyre Mountains, southwest of Queenstown....

Crash inquest hears of wreckage discovery

A coronial inquest into a fatal helicopter crash near Queenstown in 2015 continued into its fourth day in the resort yesterday.

'Mother feeling' that something was wrong

Louisa Patterson with son James Patterson-Gardner. Photo: Supplied

Fatal flight: 'Mother feeling' that something was wrong

A Queenstown pilot has described bringing her "baby home in a body bag" following a helicopter crash which killed her 18-year-old son.

Helicopter broke up while in flight, coroner informed

A Robinson R44 helicopter "fell apart in midair" on a perfect day for flying, a coronial inquest in Queenstown was told yesterday.

Fatal helicopter crash 'entirely avoidable', inquest told

A coronial inquest into the deaths of two pilots in a Robinson R44 crash near Queenstown in 2015 began in the resort today.

Social activist wins district council by-election

Queenstown social activist and consultant Esther Whitehead has won the vacant seat on the Queenstown Lakes District Council in a by-election.

Crash costs jet-boat company $310,000

At the time of the incident the boat, Discovery 2, was on its return leg when the driver was...

Crash costs jet-boat company $310,000

A Queenstown jet-boat company has been fined $50,000 and ordered to pay $260,000 in reparation and emotional harm payments for a 2019 crash on the Shotover River that injured the driver and all...

Mass performance ends successful festival

Celebrating after the final performance of the Wakatipu Music Festival in Queenstown yesterday...

Mass performance ends successful festival

The inaugural Wakatipu Music Festival has been declared a success by its organisers.

Luma festival numbers tipped to top 50,000

Visitors admire Interference, an installation by Auckland light artist Angus Muir, at the Luma...

Luma festival numbers tipped to top 50,000

After a Covid-enforced absence last year, the Luma Southern Light Project has returned to Queenstown bigger and better.

Information sought about suspicious fire

Emergency services at the scene in Lake Hayes Estate this evening. Photo: Suplied

Information sought about suspicious fire

Police in Queenstown are treating a fire that damaged two homes in Bridesdale Farm on Wednesday evening as suspicious.

Glowing art transfixes thousands of visitors

Glowing art transfixes thousands of visitors

The lights are back on at the Queenstown Gardens.

Replaced after 35 years’ patrolling

Outgoing Wakatipu harbourmaster Marty Black. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Replaced after 35 years’ patrolling

A man who has patrolled waterways in the Wakatipu for 35 years is one of three Queenstown Lakes harbourmasters who will be replaced by a contractor from July 1.

Detention for cannabis haul

A German national has avoided prison after he was caught with an estimated $27,000 worth of cannabis in his Queenstown cabin.

Lives of generous dedication recognised

Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy (centre) at a function in Queenstown yesterday for Sir Eion...

Lives of generous dedication recognised

Queenstown businessman and philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar and his wife, Jan, Lady Edgar, were recognised for their long contribution to New Zealand sport and recreation at a function in the resort...

Homeowner backs ‘hand up’ for those in need

New apartment owner Susan Sheridan, of Queenstown, is not concerned about projections house price...

Homeowner backs ‘hand up’ for those in need

A one-time solo mother who has just moved into her own home in Queenstown says the Budget’s raising of benefits is the right thing to do.

Monitoring buoys planned for Wakatipu and Wanaka

Queenstown Lakes District Council wants permission to discharge wastewater overflows into...

Monitoring buoys planned for Wakatipu and Wanaka

Water monitoring buoys are expected to be installed in Lakes Wakatipu and Wanaka within the next few months.

Night-time rescue recognised with award

Celebrating the successful mission at the Mount Cook rescue base helipad are (from left) former...

Night-time rescue recognised with award

Three members of Queenstown’s helicopter rescue service have been recognised for their role in a high-stakes rescue of two trapped climbers near Mount Cook.

Performance reflects on time of turmoil

Cory Ratahi (right) plays guitar as his waiata group, Waiatatia, performs at the Queenstown...

Performance reflects on time of turmoil

A Waiata performance in Queenstown yesterday was an opportunity to reflect on what the community has been through in the past 15 months, its organiser says.

Bargain hunters turn out in droves to school book fair

Browsing for books at the St Joseph’s School Book Fair in Queenstown yesterday is Katrina Preston...

Bargain hunters turn out in droves to school book fair

With the sun came the crowds, to the St Joseph’s School Book Fair in Queenstown yesterday.

Collins’ water claims decried

National Party leader Judith Collins delivers her speech at the party's regional conference...

Collins’ water claims decried

Dunedin's mayor has accused Judith Collins of creating "fear and division" over her claims Ngai Tahu will be given co-ownership of the South Island’s water infrastructure.

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