Trip 'dream come true' for patient
Trip 'dream come true' for patient
A lifetime dream to visit Queenstown has come true for a Christchurch woman battling cancer.
Daisy Hudson
Chatty concert-goers warned to shut up or ship out
'I hope you enjoyed your $40 conversation': Chatty concert-goers frustrate
Queenstown concert-goers have been warned to shut up or ship out after chatty punters prompted Julia Deans to finish a gig by saying "I hope you enjoyed your $40 conversation".
Councils' spending habits are revealed
Councils' spending habits are revealed
Councils across Otago and Southland forked out more than half a million dollars on catering, gifts and entertainment last year.
Dozens have say on drink-ban changes
Dozens have say on drink-ban changes
Nearly 40 people have had their say on proposed bylaw changes that would effectively ban "Crate Day'' in Queenstown.
Money demanded at Queenstown Travelex
Money demanded at Queenstown Travelex
Police are investigating after a man entered a Queenstown currency exchange business and demanded money.
Approval sought for Queenstown ferry service
Approval sought for Queenstown ferry service
A new passenger ferry service has been proposed as a way of easing Queenstown's traffic woes.
Perfect place to hit the water
Perfect place to hit the water
Most people will be able to think of a few times in their life when they've paused, taken a breath, and said to themselves: `what the hell was I thinking?'.
CCTV to catch dodgy dumpers
CCTV to catch dodgy dumpers
Security cameras and signage will be installed in a bid to deter dodgy dumpers at Queenstown’s Shotover Delta.
Spotlight on noise boundary at meeting
Spotlight on noise boundary at meeting
The Remarkables Primary School hall was packed as close to 300 people turned out to discuss controversial plans to significantly expand Queenstown Airport's noise boundaries.
Mayor facing action over Stonewood Homes collapse
Mayor facing action over Stonewood Homes collapse
Queenstown mayor Jim Boult is facing legal action over the collapse of building company Stonewood Homes.
'Do we really not know this?': Shock at lack of STI data
'Do we really not know this?': Shock at lack of STI data
A Southern District Health Board manager has questioned her own organisation’s lack of information about sexually transmitted infections.
Teacher sharing her adventure
Teacher sharing her adventure
A Queenstown teacher is preparing to share her experiences tackling – and winning – a mammoth adventure race with a home audience.
Risk, reward for notorious road
Risk and reward for notorious road
It’s about to receive a multimillion-dollar upgrade, but a safety report reveals there are nine junctions in Queenstown Lakes district more dangerous than the notorious Tucker Beach Rd.
'Despicable': Illegal dumpers slammed
'Despicable': Illegal dumpers slammed
Council staff are investigating concerns about widespread illegal rubbish dumping at Queenstown's Shotover Delta.
Search dog gets to ride in helicopter
Search dog gets to ride in helicopter
A Glenorchy search and rescue veteran and her super-sleuth pooch headed for the mountains last week to prepare for a big assessment.
Frankton’s sharp growing pains
Frankton’s sharp growing pains
With close to $1 million to be spent on planning for the future of Frankton, Daisy Hudson takes a look at the big issues, and what might be in store for the Queenstown suburb.
Q'town crash: ambulance used instead of chopper
Q'town crash: ambulance used instead of chopper
A person "critically" injured in a crash in Queenstown is being taken by ambulance to Dunedin Hospital, as bad weather made it too risky to use a helicopter.
Bed tax would 'destroy' businesses
Bed tax would 'destroy' businesses
A bed tax would "destroy" Queenstown businesses, a long-serving motel owner says.
Q'town lawyer slammed after 'sexist' post
Q'town lawyer slammed after 'sexist' post
A Queenstown lawyer has been accused of making a "sexist and derogatory'' comment after posting on his company's Facebook page that he wanted his own "hareem''.
Shotover Primary building opens
Shotover Primary building opens
A rousing kapa haka performance echoed around the brand new building as Shotover Primary School officially opened its new $3.49million classroom block yesterday.