Crews tackle garage fire in Queenstown
Crews tackle garage fire in Queenstown
Three fire crews from Queenstown have responded to a garage fire in Arthurs Point.
Matthew Mckew
Six charged after raids uncover drugs, money
Six charged after raids uncover drugs, money
Six people have been charged with drug offences after police executed a slew of warrants across Queenstown and warned of escalating violence in the town.
O’Connells cleared, as precaution
O’Connells cleared, as precaution
A precautionary street closure and evacuation of O’Connells shopping mall in central Queenstown yesterday ended quietly with the affected streets reopening several hours later.
Hospitality contributions recognised
Hospitality contributions recognised
Hospitality businesses in Queenstown and Cromwell have been recognised for their response to hardships caused by the pandemic.
Street reopens after crews' search turns up nothing
Street reopens after crews' search turns up nothing
A precautionary street closure and evacuation of O’Connells shopping mall in central Queenstown ended quietly with the affected streets reopening after several hours, and nothing of concern...
Wealthy visitors keen, operators say
Wealthy visitors keen, operators say
Wealthy overseas tourists are champing at the bit to return to Queenstown, but the wait has caused one high-end accommodation provider to cut almost all its staff.
Wet weather sends Long Lunch under cover but revelry continues
Wet weather sends Long Lunch under cover but revelry continues
One of Arrowtown’s most prestigious social events had to move indoors yesterday due to wet weather.
Turning a new leaf after Covid torpedoes travel
Turning a new leaf after Covid torpedoes travel
It didn’t take long for a Queenstown business duo to brew up a new business plan when things went temporarily kaput for their travel firm.
Unemployment may be falling again in South after September spike
Unemployment may be falling again in South after September spike
Unemployment may be falling across Otago after reaching a second peak in September.
Tough road to secure residency
Tough road to secure residency
A British woman finally has the right to remain in New Zealand after 15 years of "uncertainty" on one-year visas.
Backpacking world turned upside down
Backpacking world turned upside down
Matthew Mckew finds out how the hostels in Queenstown - arguably the backpacker capital of the country - are adapting to Covid-19 restrictions and if they think they can survive.
Another jobs fair to be held in resort
Another jobs fair to be held in resort
A second jobs fair is to be held in Queenstown in a bid to fill vacancies cropping up in the resort.
Club rapt about council plans for hockey pitch
Club rapt about council plans for hockey pitch
A new dawn for local hockey is on the way, with plans outlined for an artificial pitch at the Queenstown Events Centre.
Passion for chasing sheep key trait
Passion for chasing sheep key trait
Walter Peak High Country Farm rural operations co-ordinator Peter Hamilton is in the business of showing the public what the working dog can do.
Xbox launch turns town green
Xbox launch turns town green
Queenstown turned green to mark the launch of the new Xbox gaming console.
Alleged death threat, assault
Alleged death threat, assault
An alleged death threat and an assault on a police officer were in the mix for police in Queenstown at the weekend.
Officer punched in head in Queenstown
Officer punched in head in Queenstown
A police officer was punched in the head in Queenstown early on Saturday, one of several violent incidents in the resort over the weekend.
Opening of Hot Rod track culmination of joint project
Opening of Hot Rod track culmination of joint project
Professional mountain bikers and enthusiasts were celebrating on Saturday thanks to a $40,000 extension to an already world-famous descent from Coronet Peak.
Contestants pushed to the limit at tree-climbing championships
Contestants pushed to the limit at tree-climbing championships
Queenstown Gardens played host to the National Tree Climbing Championship at the weekend as arborists travelled to the resort from across the country.
Resort to play starring role in Xbox launch
Resort to play starring role in Xbox launch
Queenstown is to be virtually transformed tonight to play host to the global launch of the latest Xbox gaming console, with a livestream expected to be viewed by millions across the world.