160kmh speeder ‘emotionally overwrought’
160kmh speeder ‘emotionally overwrought’
A Frankton labourer caught driving at 160kmh in Central Otago was "emotionally overwrought" after attending his boss’ funeral, his lawyer says.
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Guilty plea over fatal Queenstown crash
Man pleads guilty over fatal Queenstown crash
A Singaporean man has pleaded guilty to three charges in relation to a three-vehicle crash that killed a Queenstown woman earlier this month.
'It was just carnage': Bus crash witness
Bus crash bystanders provided comfort and first aid
First there was a massive crash, then the sound of metal grinding on road.
Father of climber says son never pressured
Father of climber says son never pressured
The father of a promising climber who died in a fall in Fiordland’s Darran Mountains says his son never felt pushed by his New Zealand Alpine Team mentors.
Fatal climb inquest: 'We know the risk'
Fatal climb inquest: 'We know the risk'
A mentor of two New Zealand Alpine Team members who died in a fall in Fiordland National Park in 2017 says the team does not push young climbers beyond their capabilities.
'I don't think he should've been on there'
'I don't think he should've been on there' - mountaineer
Two climbers who died in a "forbidding" Fiordland valley were part of a group which encouraged young members to go beyond their capabilities, an inquest has heard.
'Capable' climbers fell to their deaths
'Capable' climbers fell to their deaths
Two promising mountaineers who died in a fall in Fiordland National Park in 2017 had sufficient skills and experience for the climb they were attempting, an inquest in Queenstown was told...
Weather comes to party for 10th anniversary concert
Weather comes to party for 10th anniversary concert
An estimated 18,000 people soaked up the sun and hits of yesteryear at the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert on Saturday.
Climber dies in fall on Mt Earnslaw
Climber dies in fall on Mt Earnslaw
More details are expected to emerge today about the death of a climber in a fall on Mt Earnslaw, near Glenorchy, on Saturday.
Concert venue ready
Concert venue ready
After a week’s preparation, the venue for Queenstown's biggest concert of the year is ready for its stars to hit the stage.
New housing provided for workers
New housing provided for workers
Tourism giant Real Journeys has begun building a village for its staff at Walter Peak, in response to exorbitant Queenstown rents.
Frustration builds over 'faecal peak'
Frustration builds over Queenstown's 'faecal peak'
The Department of Conservation is dithering over a loo on Queenstown's Ben Lomond as the s*** literally keeps piling up.
Woman killed in Queenstown crash named
Woman killed in Queenstown crash named
Police have released the name of the woman who died following a crash on Frankton Rd in Queenstown yesterday.
Father of two still critical after QT crash
'Dearly loved' father of two still critical after Queenstown crash
A Queenstown man seriously injured in a three-car crash in the resort on Saturday is in a critical but stable condition in Dunedin Hospital this morning following surgery.
'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocks 236kmh
'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocks 236kmh
A motorcyclist wearing sneakers, cotton pants and no gloves who was allegedly clocked at 236kmh near Cromwell has been charged with dangerous driving.
Jamie’s joy: 'I can stay here forever'
Jamie’s joy: 'I can stay here forever'
Queenstown’s Mr Football is a true-blue local now.
How the trees and birds returned to Camp Hill
How the trees and birds returned to Camp Hill
Thirteen years ago, a Californian movie software engineer and psychotherapist bought 73ha of land at the head of Lake Wakatipu.
Planting regime refined over time
Planting regime refined over time
When Rob Lay began mass planting on Camp Hill, he was told to expect not much better than a 50% tree survival rate.
Exotics blend in with natives
Exotics blend in with natives
When it comes to trees, Rob Lay is no doctrinaire, but rather an enthusiast for native and exotic species alike.
Consent given for alpine ski route huts
Consent given for alpine ski route huts
A major hurdle has been cleared in the formation of an epic ski touring route between Coronet Peak and Treble Cone.