Six rescued on snowy range near Alexandra
Six rescued on snowy range near Alexandra
Six people had to be rescued by police in 4x4 vehicles after their vehicle broke down in snowy conditions on Old Man Range, near Alexandra.
Matthew Mckew
Snow Machine festival coming to Queenstown
Snow Machine festival coming to Queenstown
A four-day festival aimed at attracting thousands of people to The Remarkables and Coronet Peak ski fields comes to Queenstown in September.
Queenstowner set to launch mobile beer cannery
Queenstowner set to launch mobile beer cannery
A Queenstowner is poised to launch the first Otago-based mobile beer canning service.
Overseas buyers boosting Queenstown prices
Overseas buyers boosting Queenstown prices
Sky-high property prices in Queenstown are being boosted by Australians and overseas Kiwis buying houses without stepping foot in the resort.
Drax Project, Broods on bill for Coronet Peak in March
Drax Project, Broods on bill for Coronet Peak in March
Drax Project and Broods are set to cause an avalanche of fans to descend on Coronet Peak in March, as Queenstown plays host to a major double-header.
Drax Project, Broods to play Coronet Peak gig
Drax Project, Broods to play Coronet Peak gig
Drax Project and Broods are set to cause an avalanche of fans to descend on Coronet Peak in March, as Queenstown plays host to a major double-header.
Man found dead near Queenstown named
Man found dead near Queenstown named
Police have released the name of the man found dead near Queenstown a week ago.
International bike festival planned
International bike festival planned
A 10-day bike festival will be launched in Queenstown next year with the aim of becoming the best in the southern hemisphere.
Truck crashes off Crown Range Rd
Truck crashes off Crown Range Rd
A driver had a lucky escape yesterday when his truck careered over the safety barriers of the Crown Range and fell part way down the cliff.
Crown Range truck crash: 'He's a very lucky young man'
Crown Range truck crash: 'He's a very lucky young man'
Police say a young truck driver has had a lucky escape, after his vehicle wound up 50 metres down a bank off the Crown Range.
Holiday-makers flocking to camp grounds
Holiday-makers flocking to camp grounds
Lakes in the Waitaki district have been teeming with visitors as New Zealanders make the most of the Christmas-New Year holidays.
Glenorchy Races cancelled as track 'too unsafe'
Glenorchy Races cancelled as track 'too unsafe'
The Glenorchy Races have been cancelled for the first time in its history due to heavy rain that has battered parts of the South.
Two South Island Lotto players win $2.8m each
Two South Island Lotto players win $2.8m each
There was a buzz of excitement at Fresh Choice Te Anau Sunday as staff speculated who had sold a $2.8 million winning lotto ticket.
Sex workers in resort struggling
Sex workers in resort struggling
The absence of wealthy overseas tourists has taken a toll on the adult entertainment industry in Queenstown, with New Zealanders less willing to spend big.
Near drowning spurs call for care on water
Near drowning spurs call for care on water
An experienced harbourmaster has issued an urgent plea to take precautions after a teenager almost drowned in Albert Town.
Q'town teen wins film award after being secretly entered by teacher
Q'town teen wins film award after being secretly entered by teacher
When a letter was handed to a Wakatipu High schooler in the pouring rain at Branches Camp he had no idea what it was about.
Teaching a young dog helpful tricks
Teaching a young dog helpful tricks
One of many things affected by Covid-19 has been the training of service dogs and without these valuable pooches disabled people in Otago might lead a more limiting or isolated life.
On track: grandfather keeps promise
On track: grandfather keeps promise
He vowed one day to complete the Milford Track with his grandsons and he has finally done so — in his 70th trip in his 70th year.
Gyms feel pinch as visitors leave
Gyms feel pinch as visitors leave
Expiring work visas and a dearth of international tourists is taking its toll on gyms and fitness centres in Queenstown.
Young and old put in impressive triathlon performances
Young and old put in impressive triathlon performances
Out-of-towners swelled the ranks of athletes taking part in the Lake Hayes Triathlon yesterday, including an 87-year-old former Otago cross-country team runner.