Arrowfields’ first build to commence
Arrowfields’ first build to commence
The first build at Arrowtown’s Arrowfields subdivision will start this week.
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Bus driver convicted over crash which left girl without hands
Bus driver convicted over crash which left girl without hands
The driver of a bus and trailer that crashed with 23 Chinese tourists on board near Queenstown in January has been refused a discharge without conviction.
Sweeping Southern sanctuary suggested
Sweeping Southern sanctuary suggested
A consortium of predator control and conservation groups is working on an ambitious project to eradicate or intensively control predators across a massive swathe of country between Lakes Wakatipu...
Queenstown jet-boat ferry service approved
Queenstown jet-boat ferry service approved
Queenstown jet-boat operator KJet has been given consent to operate a commuter ferry service on the Kawarau River and Lake Wakatipu’s Frankton Arm.
Ex-employee ‘takes rap’ for faulty work
Ex-employee ‘takes rap’ for faulty work
A former Dominion Constructors employee is facing a $38,000 fine after ‘‘taking the rap’’ for faulty work that could have led to Queenstown’s Kmart building collapsing in an earthquake or fire.
Skittled on steep street
Skittled on steep street
Ballarat St resembled a bowling alley yesterday after the handbrake apparently failed on a courier van, causing it to career down the steep road and hit three cars, a power pole and road sign.
Ex worker facing $38k fine over Kmart build breach
Ex worker facing $38k fine over Kmart build breach
A former Dominion Constructors employee is facing a $38,000 fine after taking responsibility for the cutting of steel reinforcing bars during the construction of Queenstown’s Kmart building.
Pile-up after handbrake failure on Queenstown hill
Pile-up after handbrake failure on Queenstown hill
Queenstown's Ballarat St resembles a bowling alley after the handbrake apparently failed on a courier van.
Support for tourism seen as lifeline
Support for tourism seen as lifeline
Tourism players say the Government’s support package for the hard-hit industry provides a temporary lifeline.
Bunnings proceeding with Frankton store
Bunnings proceeding with Frankton store
Bunnings is proceeding with work on a new hardware store in Frankton, despite announcing the closure of seven of its outlets throughout the country.
Glimmer of hope for much leaner hotels
Glimmer of hope for much leaner hotels
New Zealand’s move away from Covid-19 Level 3 restrictions is giving Queenstown hoteliers a glimmer of hope.
‘Trying to plan so we don’t go under’
‘Trying to plan so we don’t go under’
Queenstown flight-seeing operators are hoping for calmer conditions after two months of Covid-19 turbulence.
Lake advocates implore council to act to improve water quality
Lake advocates implore council to act to improve water quality
Lake Hayes’ water quality is "dire" and getting worse, a lobby group says.
Detention term for man on cannabis, firearms charges
Detention term for man on cannabis, firearms charges
A Luggate man has been sentenced to community detention for growing cannabis.
Otago man charged with Blackmoore murder
Otago man charged with Blackmoore murder
An Otago man charged with the murder of pregnant Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore 25 years ago has been remanded in custody after a hearing in the Queenstown District Court this afternoon.
Wastewater upgrade work back on stream
Wastewater upgrade work back on stream
Work has resumed on a major upgrade to Queenstown’s wastewater network, including the construction of a new pumping station at the resort’s recreation ground.
Outlook for Queenstown housing market mixed
Outlook for Queenstown housing market mixed
Forecasts for the Queenstown housing market are mixed, one veteran property developer predicting the worst economic downturn in his lifetime.
Man charged after allegedly coughing at walker
Man charged after allegedly coughing at walker
An Alexandra man who allegedly coughed at a woman while out walking in the town has been arrested for breaching Covid-19 restrictions.
Local support sought for planned new leisure trails
Local support sought for planned new leisure trails
The Queenstown Trails Trust has applied for resource consent for two major extensions to its network of cycling and walking trails, and is calling on residents to support the project.
Skifields may open under Alert Level 2
Skifields may open under Alert Level 2
A few days after snow blanketed the region’s mountains, winter sports enthusiasts in the Queenstown Lakes received the strongest indication yet they could be hitting the slopes in June.