Matthew Mckew

Memorial track’s making recorded

Teams had to battle snow and rain, making it difficult to record their efforts on camera.

Memorial track’s making recorded

Ten years ago, a disaster killed 29 men at the Pike River Mine. Fast-forward to 2020, and a team of dedicated mountain bike enthusiasts and professional trail builders have completed a 10.8km...

Evacuations after gas leak in Queenstown

Emergency services at the scene this morning. Photo: Guy Williams

Evacuations after gas leak in Queenstown

An area of Queenstown has been evacuated this morning, after contractors struck a gas line.

Chamber to find new venue after backlash

Backlash from Queenstown’s business community has forced the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce to find an alternative venue for a July networking event.

Rental car company rethinks hibernation

A surprising mini-boom in the domestic car rental industry has caused Kiwi company Jucy to rethink its hibernation plans.

Thousands left without power this morning

Home and businesses in Arrowtown and Arthur's Point were without power for a few hours this morning.

Cup and bottle waste - reducing efforts

Tourism operators in Queenstown are struggling.

Cup and bottle waste - reducing efforts

The number of disposable coffee cups used in Queenstown could begin to tumble thanks to one of six initiatives granted council funding to reduce waste.

Muller outlines thoughts on foreign workers

Todd Muller. Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly

Muller outlines thoughts on foreign workers

A flexible approach to immigration is needed in certain areas, National’s leader has said, but not all migrants can expect to keep their jobs.

Thrills back on resort’s menu

Thrills back on resort’s menu

Full boatloads of thrillseekers could be seen on Lake Wakatipu yesterday as the need to social-distance was dispensed with.

Advocates for action against racism kneel at lake front

Black Lives Matter campaigners gather on Queenstown Beach. PHOTOS: MATTHEW MCKEW

Advocates for action against racism kneel at lake front

Protesters knelt or sat on the shingle of Queenstown Beach yesterday for nearly nine minutes, in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter campaign.

Black Lives Matter protest in Queenstown

Demonstrators have gathered by the memorial arch in Queenstown this afternoon in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

16 new jobs with wilding control grant

A $100,000 cash injection has created 16 jobs in Queenstown, removing wilding pines that pose wildfire and irrigation threats.

Home gutted in fast blaze before dawn

A Fenz firefighter checks on the remains of a house, off Tucker Beach Rd, in Queenstown, which...

Home gutted in fast blaze before dawn

A fire ripped through a house in Queenstown yesterday, leaving all but the garage gutted.

Queenstown house gutted in blaze

Fire fighters inspect the house that burnt in Queenstown. Photo: Matthew McKew

Queenstown house gutted in blaze

A Queenstown house has been extensively damaged in an early morning blaze.

Scramble for council’s reduced budget

Queenstown remained the second most popular place for foreigners to buy. Photo: Getty

Scramble for council’s reduced budget

A forecast $25million has been shaved off Queenstown Lakes District Council’s revised income for the year, with a smaller rates rise and reduced tourism-based income.

Help centre for workers who have lost jobs

Queenstown Lakes District Council was one of several local authorities experiencing pressure on...

Help centre for workers who have lost jobs

Internationals who have lost their jobs or have visa concerns will be able to get support from a temporary welfare hub in Queenstown next week.

Town set to glow for festival

Luma crew member Simon Holden has set up light installations in his front yard in the resort....

Town set to glow for festival

Queenstown is set to light up this evening as Lumify, a stripped down version of Luma, gets under way in the resort.

Shotover Jet to reopen in July

Shotover Jet in happier days before it was mothballed. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Shotover Jet to reopen in July

A surge in support for Shotover Jet has seen Ngai Tahu Tourism announce a July date for its restart.

Morning traffic backs up after Queenstown crash

Traffic congests the road into Queenstown after a crash this morning. Photo: Matthew Mckew

Morning traffic backs up after Queenstown crash

Two cars have collided on the route into Queenstown from Lake Hayes this morning, causing gridlock.

Jobs numbers to plummet at AJ Hackett

Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult prepares for a dawn jump from AJ Hackett Bungy’s Kawarau Bridge...

Jobs numbers to plummet at AJ Hackett

The world’s oldest bungy jump tourist operation is set to make significant cuts.

Queenstown search after 'driver flees'

Police are looking for a driver in Queenstown this evening after they attempted to stop a vehicle.

Search form

Search form

Matthew Mckew