Queenstown Airport and council differ over housing
Queenstown Airport and council differ over housing
A battle looms between Queenstown Airport and its major shareholder over future housing developments.
David Williams
Passenger record may not last long
Passenger record may not last long
Queenstown Airport yesterday set a record for international arrivals in one day but it is expected to last only until the weekend.
Grit on roadway upsets the unwary
Grit on roadway upsets the unwary
Police are warning motorists to take care on roads after excess grit caused two crashes in the same spot in Queenstown yesterday.
Kawarau receiver suing
Kawarau receiver suing
A $56 million lawsuit over Queenstown's Hilton Hotel site has taken a twist.
Ideal combination adds special touch to final events
Ideal combination adds special touch to final events
The weather gods that looked after this year's Queenstown Winter Festival saved a special blessing for the last day, yesterday.
Secret diary of a drag queen
Secret diary of a drag queen
A single step from my desk, a step closer to wriggling into a dress and teetering around in high heels, the phone rings.
Focusing on fatherhood
Focusing on fatherhood
Celebrity chef Simon Gault is quitting his restaurant business to be a better father.
Power cuts frustration
Power cuts frustration
Residents at Queenstown's Lake Hayes Estate are frustrated at frequent power cuts.
Lights mooted for roundabout intersection
Lights mooted for roundabout intersection
Traffic lights are being signalled for Queenstown's most congested intersection.
Police warn of presence during festival
Police warn of presence during festival
Police are issuing a pre-Winter Festival warning to motorists who drive after a big night out.
Burger bar footpath extension dearer
Burger bar footpath extension dearer
Costly and controversial footpath work is under way outside Queenstown's popular Fergburger eatery.
Promising start to winter season
Promising start to winter season
Mother Nature and man-made snow are working together to set up an excellent start to the ski season.
Winter Festival warning for motorists
Winter Festival warning for motorists
Queenstown police are issuing a pre-Winter Festival warning to motorists who drive after a big night out.
Bridge assessment disputed
Bridge assessment disputed
A Queenstown lobby group battling the Government's highways manager over a planned $25 million bridge says the latest assessment has been bungled.
NZTA unmoved by English
NZTA unmoved by English
Even criticism from the deputy prime minister has not prompted the NZ Transport Agency to immediately release a report into a new Queenstown bridge.
Truck rolls on ice near Queenstown
Truck rolls on ice near Queenstown
A Nomad Safaris truck has rolled on ice near Queenstown this morning.
Glenorchy camp plans approved
Glenorchy camp plans approved
A controversial overhaul for Glenorchy's old campground has approval.
Violin contest welcome tugs at heart strings
Violin contest welcome tugs at heart strings
Sir Michael Hill's eponymous violin competition, now in its eighth iteration, still knocks the music-loving knight off his feet.
Day of disruption as snow hits resort
Day of disruption as snow hits resort
The forecast snow has arrived in Queenstown, bringing half a metre of snow to Coronet Peak and The Remarkables skifields.
Queenstown gears up for winter
Queenstown gears up for winter
Queenstown health services are preparing for what shapes as a record ski season.