Tourists hurt when car hits tree
Tourists hurt when car hits tree
Two tourists whose rental car crashed into a tree near Glenorchy yesterday have been flown to hospital by rescue helicopters.
Christina McDonald
Volunteers get a pat on the back
Volunteers get a pat on the back
The Arrowtown Autumn festival would not be possible without its many loyal volunteers.
Favourites to return at festival
Favourites to return at festival
All the favourites - such as the ball, scarecrow competition, Art 2 Wear and rubber duck race - have been included in the 30th anniversary programme of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival.
Fire being investigated
Fire being investigated
A specialist fire investigator was assessing damage to a Queenstown hotel kitchen following a fire on Wednesday evening.
Boost for Remarkables skifield
Boost for Remarkables skifield
The biggest development at the Remarkables in its history has continued through varied summer and autumn weather.
'Gimme shelter' plea bears fruit
'Gimme shelter' plea bears fruit
Pupils at St Joseph's School who travel to school by bus are likely to get shelter from the elements when waiting for the bus by this winter.
Stars in the making
Stars in the making
Songstars has had pulling power for Jake Channer (left), from Britain, and Harry James, of Wales.
'Branches' art auction raises over $14,000
'Branches' art auction raises over $14,000
More than $14,000 was raised from an art auction on Friday evening for the Branches Trust.
'Mule' takes it to the next level
'Mule' takes it to the next level
Dugald Peters thought to himself if nobody came to his military-style obstacle course event at Moke Lake ''at least I'll have an assault course''.
Relocated festival popular
Relocated festival popular
There wasn't much room for walking in the Queenstown Gardens on Saturday, but there was a lot of room for enjoying some of the region's finest food and drink.
Progress slow on rebuilding World Bar
Progress slow on rebuilding World Bar
The empty space left in central Queenstown by the gutted World Bar is likely to remain for at least a while longer, with the hope of having the bar rebuilt by winter now in limbo.
Cecil Peak Fire burns itself out
Cecil Peak Fire burns itself out
Cecil Peak Station manager Philip Rive is thankful the fire which he estimated burnt up to 10ha on the lower slopes of the peak on Sunday night did not occur two weeks ago when the weather was warmer.
Big aims for boxing in resort
Big aims for boxing in resort
Plans to make Queenstown the Australasian boxing hub are under way.
PM says 'no advice' on bridge
PM says 'no advice' on bridge
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key has had ''no advice'' about bringing forward funding for a new Kawarau Falls Bridge, despite the old single-lane one being a cause of traffic congestion.
Paraglider top woman in country
Paraglider top woman in country
Melanie Heather, of Queenstown, has claimed victory in New Zealand's national ''orienteering in the sky'' competition.
$50,000 loan for Coastguard
$50,000 loan for Coastguard
The Queenstown Lakes District Council yesterday approved a $50,000 interest-free loan to Coastguard Queenstown towards its planned headquarters.
Man trapped in car for hour
Man trapped in car for hour
A man in his 70s was trapped in his crushed car for more than an hour yesterday afternoon following a two-vehicle, head-on crash on State Highway 6 at Gibbston.
Jump park snares fan
Jump park snares fan
Auckland's Jaden Leeming was just glad to be on dirt, especially Queenstown dirt, last week.
Thousands lost after 'silly, drunken mistake'
Thousands lost after 'silly, drunken mistake'
It should have been the busiest day of the year for the small specialty cake shop in Queenstown.
Businesses flood after 'sprinkler stunt' goes wrong
Businesses flood after 'sprinkler stunt' goes wrong
Some businesses in Queenstown could face hefty repair bills after two tourists' alleged sprinkler stunt went awry overnight.