Electric journey of 100,000km nears end
Electric journey of 100,000km nears end
After three years, 34 countries, 100,000km and the occasional tow through the Australian outback, Wiebe Wakker's journey is almost over.
Daisy Hudson
Police warn drivers after second crash
Police warn drivers after second crash
A second head-on crash in two days has sparked a warning from Queenstown police.
Warning after another crash in Queenstown
Warning after another crash in Queenstown
A second head-on crash in two days has sparked a warning from Queenstown police.
25 tonnes of recycling put into landfill
25 tonnes of recycling put into landfill
Queenstown's council has been left red-faced after a processing glitch meant 25 tonnes of recycling was dumped in the landfill.
Waste discharges a risk to tourism: Laws
Waste discharges a risk to tourism: Laws
Allowing the Queenstown Lakes District Council to discharge wastewater overflows into waterways could damage the district's reputation as a tourist mecca, a regional councillor says.
Rowdy Aussies on Queenstown flight warned
Rowdy Aussies on Queenstown flight warned
A group of rowdy Australian university students have been warned by police after starting the party a little too early on their flight to Queenstown.
Another multi-storey apartment block for central street
Another multi-storey apartment block for central street
Queenstown's Fryer Street is rapidly becoming an apartment-lover’s haven.
'A bit of a joke really': Son's frustration over investigation
'A bit of a joke really': Son's frustration over investigation
The son of a Queenstown man missing for more than a decade says he’s relieved the ordeal is finally over – but he’s frustrated at how long it took to get answers.
Festival not happy with funding
Festival not happy with funding
Close to $500,000 has been granted to boost event coffers by the Queenstown District Council.
Racist concerns over SI independence site
Racist concerns over SI independence site
Its leader describes it as a means to securing independence for the South, while others are concerned it is simply a front for extremist views.
MP calls out Facebook page 'extreme views'
MP calls out Facebook page 'extreme views'
Concerns have been raised about "extreme" content, including Islamophobia and anti-immigrant rhetoric, on a popular Facebook page by a group advocating for South Island independence.
SDHB 'letting Lakes District down'
SDHB 'letting Lakes District down'
The Southern District Health Board is under fire for failing to boost mental health services in Queenstown.
Major new Queenstown hotel approved
Major new Queenstown hotel approved
A major $200million Queenstown hotel complex has been approved.
'It would be nice to have some snow'
'It would be nice to have some snow': Skifield manager
Coronet Peak boss Nigel Kerr is praying to the weather gods. The ski area manager said he was hoping for snow overnight, after several days of warm temperatures left Coronet Peak looking patchy.
Accountant to run for Arrowtown seat on QLDC
Accountant to run for Arrowtown seat on QLDC
The first hand has gone up for the soon-to-be-vacant Arrowtown council seat.
Man concussed after 'coward's punch'
Man concussed after 'coward's punch'
A man was taken to hospital with a concussion after what police described as a ''coward's punch'' in Queenstown at the weekend.
Police dive squad joins search for missing man
Police dive squad joins search for missing man
Police divers were last night continuing their search for missing Bluff boatie Matthew Charles Duncan.
Police name missing boatie as Bluff man
Police name missing boatie as Bluff man
Police have named the missing boatie who has not been seen after failing to return from taking his vessel out on Lake Wakatipu on Sunday.
Alleged drink-driver's attempt at runner fails
Alleged drink-driver's attempt at runner fails
A foreign national charged with drink driving allegedly tried to do a runner overseas.
Man charged over Queenstown 'coward punch'
Man charged over Queenstown 'coward punch'
A man was taken to hospital with a concussion after a "coward's punch'' in Queenstown at the weekend.