Luxon not budging on $1.9b cost
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.
Philip Chandler
Luxon set on budget cap for hospital
Luxon set on budget cap for hospital
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.
'Really, he was the legend'
'Really, he was the legend'
Friends of Queenstown floorlayer Terry David Trowman, who died last month aged 40, are hailing him as the most sociable, genuine and caring person you could hope to meet.
New apartment complex on the block in Frankton
New apartment complex on the block in Frankton
Safari Group last week launched its first post-Covid apartment complex in Queenstown — its fifth here and its fourth in Frankton’s Remarkables Park.
Roads choked by eager athletes
Roads choked by eager athletes
Queenstown Marathon organisers did not win too many friends on the eve of the event when its registration procedures caused Frankton Flats traffic to come to almost a standstill.
Golf classic chips in for charity
Golf classic chips in for charity
For the second year, Queenstown Golf Club has paired up with a charity for its prestigious Skyline-sponsored pairs tournament at its Kelvin Heights course this weekend.
Firefighters show their mettle
Firefighters show their mettle
Three Queenstown volunteer fireys put in sterling performances at the recent world firefighter challenge champs in Nashville, Tennessee, in the United States.
House concert show-stopper
House concert show-stopper
Queenstown's Lindsay Williams would be one of the few Kiwis to have a magnificent-sounding cathedral organ in their home.
Queenstown retailer’s ups and downs
Queenstown retailer’s ups and downs
Miles Wilson’s been a Queenstown store owner for 27 years, but says when he was in the Auckland corporate world he had no desire to ever become a retailer.
A flood for the ages
A flood for the ages
Twenty-five years ago this week you could boat down Queenstown’s Rees St, Beach St and even halfway up The Mall.
Our Olive’s dream selection
Our Olive’s dream selection
Arrowtown-raised Olive Watherston has dreamed of playing for the Black Ferns Sevens since she started playing rugby at 15.
Shotover Rise’s gateway subdivision
Shotover Rise’s gateway subdivision
Queenstown's Fowler Homes franchisee’s co-developing 14 home-and-income properties in one of the Whakatipu Basin’s most centrally located spots.
Ten out of 10 ain’t bad for 82-year-old athlete
Ten out of 10 ain’t bad for 82-year-old athlete
Call it a perfect 10.
More legal action mooted over Arrowtown hotel
More legal action mooted over Arrowtown hotel
The former owner of Arrow Hotel says he’s working with out-of-pocket customers considering legal action against two local businessmen who bought the hotel, after which it was immediately shut down.
Empty section looking for a home
Empty section looking for a home
Among all the homes for sale at Bayleys’ mega-auction in Queenstown tomorrow is a rare gem — a vacant section in the resort’s high-end Aspen Grove subdivision right below Fernhill.
‘Amazing honour’ for evergreen cricketer
‘Amazing honour’ for evergreen cricketer
Queenstowner John Cushen was recently made an honorary member of the Otago Cricket Association (OCA) for his remarkable contribution to the sport in his home province and further afield.
Big refresh for iconic brand
Big refresh for iconic brand
In a landmark week for global jewellery chain Michael Hill, its long-established Queenstown CBD store has been transformed into its first new-concept New Zealand store.
Launch event for singles club
Launch event for singles club
Two Arrrowtowners have started a Whakatipu singles club for 30-and-overs that kicks off with a launch event on December 4.
Lunch cash makes splash
Lunch cash makes splash
Queenstown-headquartered Colliers Otago’s splashed $160,000 among five community organisations following a fundraising luncheon earlier this year.
Music school striking a chord
Music school striking a chord
The chair of Queenstown’s Turn Up The Music (TUTM) Charitable Trust’s in no doubt the music school’s playing a positive role in the community.