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'Pretty satisfying' triathlon win continues run of success

Lake Hayes Triathlon winner Adam Wilson, of Queenstown, at the finish line. PHOTO: JOSHUA WALTON

'Pretty satisfying' triathlon win continues run of success

A Queenstown triathlete is celebrating a victory on home turf as he continues his run of success in races this year.

Rescue chopper a 'big asset'

Queenstown's first dedicated rescue helicopter has already proved to be ''a real big asset'' after an influx of call-outs since it arrived in the resort.

Passengers increase 12%

Passenger numbers continue to grow at Queenstown Airport after a busy winter season.

Star promises fans an 'incredible' show

Voice of Supertramp, Roger Hodgson, performs on stage. Photo: Supplied

Star promises fans an 'incredible' show

Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson speaks to Josh Walton to ‘‘give a little bit’’ of an insight into his career and what inspires him, ahead of his headline act at the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert next month.

NZSki believes its new plan will work

NZSki believes its new plan will work

NZSki's boss has branded some critics of planned development at The Remarkables as "narrow-minded" while defending a new proposal to modify a ski trail between two wetlands.

Aussie arrested over false robbery report

An Australian tourist was arrested and warned by police after allegedly making a false report he had been robbed of $5500 worth of electronic equipment in Queenstown.

Review call over fragile lake project

Review call over fragile lake project

Queenstown environmental campaigners are considering applying for a judicial review of the Otago Regional Council's decision to approve work on the tributary of a ''very fragile'' lake.

Tourist arrested over 'false robbery complaint'

Tourist arrested over 'false robbery complaint'

An Australian tourist was arrested and warned by police for allegedly making a false report he had been robbed of $5,500 worth of electronic equipment in Queenstown.

Woman punched in head, teen charged

An 18-year-old Brazilian woman has been charged with assault after allegedly punching another woman in the head at McDonald's in Queenstown.

Intruder climbs through woman's bedroom window

Intruder climbs through Queenstown woman's bedroom window

A Queenstown woman was shocked to find a man climbing through her bedroom window in the early hours yesterday morning.

Restaurant in planned Shotover development

Development of Shotover Country, an area of Queenstown only began in 2012 – it's now jam-packed....

Restaurant in planned Shotover development

A large development including 30 homes and a restaurant is planned for a Queenstown suburb struggling with rush-hour traffic.

Baby memorial blessed at opening ceremony

Baby memorial blessed at opening ceremony

Families and contributors to Queenstown's new baby memorial gathered yesterday to mark its official opening.

Finding good staff tough for Wanaka employers

Finding good staff tough for Wanaka employers

Wanaka business confidence experienced a "small downturn" in a survey conducted by the Ignite Wanaka Chamber of Commerce in June.

Housing for workers a perennial problem

Diners enjoy the atmosphere in Mall St in Queenstown yesterday. Photo: Joshua Walton

Housing for workers a perennial problem

Queenstown's worker accommodation shortage has been branded a problem that would not "go away any time soon" as commercial developments continue to dominate the area.

Arrests over Queenstown party fracas

There were two police pursuits in Christchurch on Saturday night and another on Monday morning.

Arrests over Queenstown party fracas

Three men were arrested after a fight broke out in the street in Queenstown last night.

Police hunt 'bulgy-eyed' man

A Queenstown resident felt sorry for a "bulgy-eyed" man he found in his house and gave him an old pair of boots only to find he had been there longer than first thought.