Guy Williams

Decision clears way for appeal, mediation

A second Environment Court decision has cleared the way for mediation or the hearing of an appeal over a dispute between neighbours over helicopter flights from a Queenstown billionaire's property.

Chairlift work 'thanks' from Coronet Peak

NZSki owner Sir John Davies (left) and chief executive Paul Anderson are all smiles at Coronet...

Chairlift work 'thank you'

The staff and contractors who helped build Coronet Peak's new chairlift in record time have been thanked at a "roof shout".

Man convicted of making threats on Facebook page

Man convicted of making threats on Facebook page

A Wanaka man has been convicted of making obscene and threatening public comments on a social media post advertising rooms for rent.

Gangster's paradise: Meth on the rise in Queenstown

The Government has been advised allowing bed taxes by the Productivity Commission. Photo: Getty...

Gangster's paradise: Meth on the rise in Queenstown

Police are concerned gangs are bringing a growing amount of methamphetamine into the Otago Lakes area in response to demand.

Drink-driver's milk truck stunt 'remarkably stupid'

Drink-driver's milk truck stunt 'remarkably stupid'

The actions of a British man who reversed a milk delivery truck while the driver was in the back were "remarkably stupid'', a judge says.

Rolling maul

The Dunedin Bonnie Brawlers beat Queenstown Roller Derby 171-149 in a thriller at the Queenstown Events Centre on Saturday night.

South Korean violinist wins competition

2019 Winner violinist Do Gyung (Anna) Im with Sir Michael Hill and Christine, Lady Hill at...

South Korean violinist wins competition

South Korean violinist Anna Im was crowned winner of the 2019 Michael Hill International Violin Competition in Auckland at the weekend.

Season first day wins with full coverage

Enjoying opening day at The Remarkables on Saturday are Invercargill family (from left) Nic, Jean...

Season first day wins with full 60cm coverage

About 1700 skiers and boarders escaped a windy Queenstown and headed up to calmer conditions at the Remarkables ski area's opening day on Saturday.

Snowsports: the cost of hitting the slopes

Snowsports are expensive, particularly for newcomers. The trick is to spend your money wisely this winter.

Vote counting continues

Queenstown Lakes residents will not find out the result of the referendum on a proposed visitor levy for their district until Monday.

Referendum closes today

The referendum on a proposed visitor levy in the Queenstown Lakes district closes at noon today.

$35k fuel leak at council site caused by faulty probe

A fire truck outside the Queenstown Lakes District Council building's entrance on Gorge Rd. Photo...

$35k fuel leak at council site caused by faulty probe

A diesel leak that closed Queenstown's civic building for a fortnight last year cost $35,500 to clean up.

'Medicinal' cannabis user escapes conviction

A Queenstown man caught with an array of illegal drugs in his house has avoided a conviction because they help him deal with chronic pain.

Two charged with assault after fight in resort

Queenstown residents are more likely to think there is too much pressure from international...

Two charged with assault after fight in resort

Two men will appear on assault charges in the Queenstown District Court tomorrow after a fight in the town centre this morning.

Neighbours irate over application to subdivide

There are going to be big changes in the country's workplaces this year as the new Government's...

Neighbours irate over application to subdivide

Quail Rise residents lined up to criticise a real estate agent's application to subdivide her property at a hearing in Queenstown this week.

Billionaire's chopper flight application declined

Queenstown is a popular tourist destination year-round. Photo: ODT files

Billionaire's chopper flight application declined

A Queenstown billionaire's wings have been clipped after his latest legal skirmish with neighbours over helicopter flights from his property.

Changing Ladies Mile planning rules could be beneficial: report

Changing planning rules for Ladies Mile land could be the best way to solve the housing conundrum in the area, a new report says.

Funding sought to sustain Study Queenstown

The future of Study Queenstown is in limbo after Destination Queenstown decided to cut its manager role.

Restoration from the ashes of a homestead

The 133-year-old homestead on fire. PHOTO: PARADISE TRUST

Restoration from the ashes of a homestead

Thursday was the fifth anniversary of a fire that destroyed the 133-year-old homestead at the Paradise Trust property, near Glenorchy. Guy Williams asks the trust’s key figures about their memories of a calamitous day.

ORC, Forest & Bird negotiate wetland settlement

A graphic showing where the Remarkables' wetland was situated. PHOTOS: ODT FILES/SUPPLIED

ORC, Forest & Bird negotiate wetland settlement

The Otago Regional Council has admitted making "errors of law" by granting consent for the destruction of a wetland at the Remarkables ski area, Forest & Bird says.

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