Queenstown council puts brake on airports Queenstown council puts brake on airports The Queenstown Lakes District Council is applying the brakes to future development of Queenstown and Wanaka's airports - for now.
Two injured after van hits tree Two injured after van hits tree near Kingston Two people have been airlifted to hospital after a camper van crashed into a tree near Kingston this afternoon.
Call for QLDC to declare climate emergency Call for QLDC to declare climate emergency A newly-fledged environmental group is calling on the Queenstown Lakes District Council to declare a climate and ecological emergency.
Motorist critical after van crash Motorist critical after van crash A motorist was taken to Lakes District Hospital in a critical condition after a crash near Queenstown.
Drink-driver charged after crash in resort Drink-driver charged after crash in resort A Queenstown man has been charged with dangerous driving and drink-driving after crashing into three parked cars in Lake Hayes Estate on Saturday morning.