Guy Williams

Worksafe denies tourist's death prompted review

Worksafe denies tourist's death prompted review

WorkSafe is reviewing its role in investigating work-related road accidents, but says it is not prompted by the death of a tourist at Mt Nicholas Station in 2016.

Open day marks 70th anniversary

Lakes District Museum staff wear period clothing during yesterday’s 70th anniversary open day....

Open day marks 70th anniversary

Seventy years ago today a committee was convened in Arrowtown to set up a museum.

Funding boost needed: chairman

Funding boost needed: chairman

The national war on wilding trees will not be won without a major boost in funding, Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group chairman Grant Hensman says.

Reversing cameras in common use

Reversing cameras in common use

Most buses operated by three major tourism businesses in Queenstown - and the resort's public bus operator - have reversing cameras to eliminate their blind spot.

Kea detained for blood-lead testing

Kea researcher Corey Mosen takes blood from a kea at The Remarkables ski area. Photo: Kea...

Kea detained for blood-lead testing

A couple of regular visitors to The Remarkables ski area have been tagged and blood-tested as part of an effort to boost their numbers.

Fatal-crash bus driver criticises coroner

A bus driver convicted after the death of a US tourist near Queenstown in 2016 says she is "appalled'' a coroner's recommendations apply to tourist buses only.

Two hurt in Milford Sound boat crash

Fiordland's Milford Sound. Photo supplied.

Two hurt in Milford Sound tourist boat crash

Two people suffered minor injuries when a boat carrying 39 tourists crashed into a rock during a seal-watching cruise in Milford Sound yesterday.

Joining the predator control dots

Predator Free Arrowtown co-ordinator Ben Teele. Photo: ODT

Joining the predator control dots

There is a new popular movement in the Wakatipu Basin. Nature-loving residents are joining community trapping groups in ever-growing numbers to kill the predators that prey on our native wildlife....

No pruning for trees after lines buried

The ditch where power lines along a stretch of the Ladies Mile highway were put underground last...

No pruning for trees after lines buried

Half of a row of landmark trees along the Ladies Mile highway near Queenstown will now be spared from the pruning saw.

New Quality of Life survey being done

As the Queenstown Lakes district shows continuing signs of growth fatigue, residents are being surveyed about the impact on their quality of life.

Levy just a drop in the ocean: Boult

Levy just a drop in the ocean: Boult

The Government’s border levy will not generate enough money to pay for his district’s tourism infrastructure needs, let alone the entire country’s, Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says.

DQ chairman clarifies quip on spending

Destination Queenstown (DQ) chairman Matt Hollyer says remarks he made at the regional tourism organisation's annual meeting last week were ''flippant'' and not a criticism of its staff's financial management.

Queenstown swimmers retain shield

Queenstown swimmers retain shield

Queenstown Swimming Club members celebrate keeping the winners’ shield for the fourth year in a row at the Colin Walker Memorial Swim Meet in the resort on Saturday.

'Reckless' driving results in police abandoning pursuit

'Reckless' driving results in police abandoning pursuit

A Nissan Terrano drove through a playground, down some steps and across a field while being pursued by police through Queenstown and Frankton yesterday.

Driver evades police, cuts through playground

Driver evades police, cuts through playground

A Nissan Terrano drove through a playground, down some steps and across a field while being pursued by police through Queenstown and Frankton this morning.

Delay to building lookout

Thousands of visitors flock to the Southern Lakes each summer for views like this. Photo: Tracey...

Delay to building lookout

A start to building a new lookout beside scenic Glenorchy Queenstown Rd has been delayed until early next year.

Second conviction for Queenstown lawyer

A Queenstown lawyer has received his second conviction for driving offences in the space of two and a-half months.

362 submissions on Leaf project

An artist's impression of the Olive Leaf building next to St Patrick's Church in Arrowtown. IMAGE...

362 submissions on Leaf project

Nearly 60% of submissions on a proposal to build a contemporary building next to Arrowtown's St Patrick's Catholic Church favour the project.

Debates on voluntary euthanasia bill

Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker is organising two public debates on proposed legislation to legalise voluntary euthanasia.

Owner of shot dogs wants law change

Owner of shot dogs wants law change

A Queenstown man is calling for changes to dog control laws after his dogs were shot by two prominent farmers last month.

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