Festival for salsa and Latin dancers
Festival for salsa and Latin dancers
Aucklanders Eduardo Speranza and Nemi Turakhia take part in a workshop run by Sebastian Vera and Ellie Ladd at the Queenstown Salsa Festival yesterday.
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Climbers killed in fall not exceeding abilities, coroner says
Climbers killed in fall not exceeding abilities, coroner says
Two promising mountaineers who died in a fall in Fiordland National Park in 2017 were not climbing beyond their abilities, a coroner has found.
Mayor to look at tiny home policy
Boult to look at tiny home policy
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult has promised owners of a tiny home he'll take a look at what they think are unworkable rules for living in them.
High country farmers oppose pastoral lease Bill
High country farmers oppose pastoral lease Bill
Proposed reform of the law overseeing South Island high country pastoral leases will not lead to better environmental outcomes, a public hearing has been told.
Parking job for councils - Genter
Parking job for councils - Genter
Councils will have to provide better parking management and public transport options when on-site parking requirements for developers are abolished next year, Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter says.
Chilling weather fails to dampen procession
Chilling weather fails to dampen procession
More than 50 members of four Queenstown churches shrugged off rain and wind to take part in a multi-denominational Easter Walk of the Cross yesterday.
When one good ace deserves another
When one good ace deserves another
Two holes-in-one, same course, same hole, three weeks apart.
Train Surfers rock the Green
Train Surfers rock the Green
Arrowtown band Train Surfers, consisting of lead guitar and singer Ollie McLean (17, left), drummer Cam Kennedy-Brown (16) and bass guitarist Dillon Bouchier (17), rock it up for the crowd at the...
Legend swim attracts a crowd
Legend swim attracts a crowd
More than 170 people braved the cool waters of Lake Wakatipu — some without wetsuits — in the inaugural Wakatipu Legend swimming event in Queenstown on Saturday.
‘The burn’s real’ in firefighters’ commemorative march
‘The burn’s real’ in firefighters’ commemorative march
The Auckland Sky Tower may be better known for its annual firefighter stair climb, but Queenstown Hill’s version goes 70m higher.
‘Olive Leaf’ supporters prepared to fight for project
‘Olive Leaf’ supporters prepared to fight for project
Supporters of the contentious "Olive Leaf" building proposed for Arrowtown are not throwing in the towel yet.
Walter Peak seeks means to continue tenure review process
Walter Peak seeks means to continue tenure review process
The owners of one of New Zealand’s oldest high country farms, Walter Peak Farm, says mistakes by the Department of Conservation (Doc) have delayed its tenure review.
Minister outlines vision for tourism industry
Minister outlines vision for tourism industry
A shake-up of visitor pricing, including on the Department of Conservation estate, is part of his game plan for the industry, Minister of Tourism Stuart Nash says.
Unruly youths spur patrols
Unruly youths spur patrols
Police are increasing their patrols in Arrowtown after a spike in complaints from residents about vandalism and alcohol-related acts by teenagers in the past few weeks.
Testy exchange about spending plan
Testy exchange about spending plan
A claim that a lack of investment in the Upper Clutha will be the "death knell" for the area has sparked a testy exchange between Wanaka councillors.
Pupils ‘Clued Up’
Pupils ‘Clued Up’
School pupils in the Queenstown Lakes district are learning survival and safety skills in a programme backed by community organisations.
Crowded House delights fans
Crowded House delights fans
Antipodean favourite Crowded House could not put a foot wrong for the 6000 fans who turned up in Queenstown on Saturday for the band’s second Otago show in three days.
House tour fundraiser features straw bale home, passive house
House tour fundraiser features straw bale home, passive house
A straw bale home, a certified passive house and an artist’s residence and museum were among the attractions for the 170 people who went on the inaugural Wakatipu House Tour yesterday.
Backing for airport opposition welcomed
Backing for airport opposition welcomed
The Wanaka Stakeholders Group (WSG) is hailing the "clear, unequivocal and united" opposition of the town’s district councillors to the development of more jet-capable airports in the region.
The Queenstown scenery getting Insta-famous
The Queenstown scenery getting Insta-famous
A Queenstown tramping enthusiast is sounding a note of alarm over the number of walkers he encountered camping at the head of Earnslaw Burn at the weekend.