Louise Scott

Flights resume after plane crash

Flights resume after Queenstown plane crash

Flights have resumed at Queenstown Airport after the runway was closed following a light plane crash this morning.

Endurance event appeals to all kinds of racers

Queenstown’s Hamish Fleming won the men’s race last year in 2hr 11min 19sec. Photo: Peak To Peak.

Endurance event appeals to all kinds of racers

An endurance race in Queenstown from The Remarkables skifield to Coronet Peak via Lake Wakatipu is expected to attract 350 to 400 athletes today.

Coronet snow ‘world class’

A top ski coach has described snow conditions on Coronet Peak skifield as "world class".

Film crew investigated for possible rule breach

Flying into trouble? A still from video showing helicopters flying in Skippers Canyon. Image:...

Film crew investigated for possible breach of aviation rules

Tom Cruise’s film crew is being accused of breaking aviation rules while filming a helicopter chase for Mission: Impossible 6 near Queenstown.

M:I6 choppers 'unsafe' over Skippers bridge

M:I6 choppers 'unsafe'

Tom Cruise's film crew is being accused of breaking aviation rules while filming a helicopter chase for Mission: Impossible 6 near Queenstown.

Jet-boat driver Joseph Coutts struck gold while completing routine maintenance in the Shotover River. While moving rocks near the historic Oxenbridge Tunnel to clear Shotover Jet’s boat access, he scooped out an old mining relic.

Helmet saves boy skier who fell, hitting head on rock

Austin Green’s helmet after the crash on The Remarkables earlier this week. Photo: supplied.

Helmet saves boy skier who fell, hitting head on rock

A Queenstown father is urging skiers to wear helmets after his son crashed onThe Remarkables skifield. Paul Green said the protective head gear, which was pierced by a sharp rock, possibly saved his son’s life.

Lions fit, well and have momentum

Head of strength and conditioning for the British and Irish Lions Paul Stridgeon spoke to press...

Lions fit, well and have momentum

The British and Irish Lions have the momentum to win against the All Blacks in Saturday’s final test in Auckland.

Visitor refused entry, ‘harassed’

Refused entry, ‘harassed’

An Immigration officer is being accused of sexism and harassment by a deported Canadian.

Cars flip on icy Queenstown roads

Police are urging motorists to ''take extra care'' after two vehicles flipped on icy roads near Queenstown this morning.

Kapa haka group marks Matariki

Kapa haka group marks Matariki

Queenstown Primary School pupils took time out of the classroom yesterday to help other youngsters mark Matariki.

Icy roads claim several drivers around region

Emergency services attend a one-vehicle crash at Wilson Bay yesterday. Photo: Louise Scott

Icy roads claim several drivers around region

Queenstown police attended multiple vehicle crashes yesterday as a result of icy road conditions.

Festival antics delight crowds

Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds

A bobsledding dinosaur was just one item of silliness during Queenstown Winter Festival, which also featured music, dancing, semi-nakedness, and snow adventures.

12 arrests in Qtown over weekend

12 arrests over weekend; 7 people in court today

Queenstown police responded to several incidents during the Winter Festival which led to 12 arrests, nine of them alcohol-related.

Competitors brave cold at winter festival

Competitors brave cold at winter festival

It was a cold start for competitors who braved the cold for the annual Day on the Bay and Coronet Peak bobsleigh race – part of Queenstown Winter Festival.