Barry blasts ORC on wilding pines
Barry blasts ORC on wilding pines
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry yesterday told the Otago Regional Council to ''step up to the plate'' and take action on wilding trees.
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Underwater facility consent oversight
Underwater facility consent oversight
An underwater observatory has been operating in Queenstown Bay for the past 30 years without a land use consent.
Queenstown trail back on track
Queenstown trail back on track
A key section of the Queenstown Trails cycle network has reopened after repairs to rain damage.
Driver's novel way to pass the time
Driver's novel way to pass the time
Queenstown taxi driver Jon Whitfield gets some of his best ideas between fares.
NZTA awards contract for bridge
NZTA awards contract for bridge
The contract for a controversial replacement for the Kawarau Falls Bridge near Queenstown has been awarded.
Ferry could ease Queenstown congestion
Ferry could ease Queenstown congestion
A scaled-up lake ferry service could ease congestion on Frankton Rd and downtown parking hassles, Sir Eion Edgar says.
Tourist charged over 'serious assault'
Tourist charged over 'serious assault'
A Queenstown man required hospital treatment after an alleged assault by an Australian tourist in the resort overnight.
Checking all temporary visas 'impractical'
Checking all temporary visas 'impractical'
It was ''impractical'' to carry out checks on all temporary entry visa applications, Immigration New Zealand general manager John Ivil said yesterday.
Border security enhanced in resort
Border security enhanced in resort
Baggage-screening of international arrivals at Queenstown Airport has been bolstered by a $50,000 biosecurity X-ray machine.
Start on affordable housing project
Start on affordable housing project
Groundwork has begun on a $15 million affordable housing development near Queenstown.
Owner upset dog still 'menacing'
Owner upset dog still 'menacing'
One of two schnauzer dogs implicated in the deaths of three lambs on a Lower Shotover property has had its menacing dog classification overturned.
KJet alleges mistakes in court decision
KJet alleges mistakes in court decision
A long running legal battle between rival Queenstown jet boat companies has gone another round in court.
Dressed and ready
Dressed and ready
Queenstown Primary School pupils give one of two dress-rehearsal performances of their ''Stars on Stage'' dance routine to other pupils yesterday.
Appeal on dogs' behalf
Appeal on dogs' behalf
A Queenstown couple have asked for a second chance for their pet schnauzer dogs after they were found responsible for killing three lambs on a neighbouring farm.
Meeting over access disputes
Meeting over access disputes
A meeting to discuss recent conflicts between outdoor enthusiasts and skifield operator NZSki will be held in Queenstown tonight.
Man accused of attack on officer named
Man accused of attack on officer named
A Frankton man who allegedly bashed a Queenstown police sergeant over the head with a metal tool has been named.
Figuring things out
Figuring things out
More than 30 figure skaters from Gore to Auckland contested the Queenstown Invitational ice figure skating competition at the weekend.
Seven arrested at weekend
Seven arrested at weekend
Seven people were arrested in Queenstown at the weekend on assault and fighting charges.
Winter Games open at Coronet Peak
Winter Games open at Coronet Peak
The fourth Winter Games NZ was officially opened at Coronet Peak yesterday with a ceremony sporting a strong New Zealand flavour.
Lobby group concedes on location of new bridge
Lobby group concedes on location of new bridge
The battle of the bridge appears to be over.