New ways with ice
James Beech
Full disclosure promised for consultation on centre
Full disclosure promised for consultation on centre
Consultation on the proposed $50 million Queenstown convention centre will begin in early August, although no agreement has been reached with the consortium selected as the preferred party for negotiation.
Queenstown gets 4G today
Queenstown gets 4G today
Queenstown and Wanaka residents should be able to access superfast content and information on the move on 4G-capable devices when Vodafone launches 4G today.
Rare display of embroidery
Rare display of embroidery
Original, innovative and skilled stitching and needlework by the Queenstown Embroidery Guild will be on display at the Lakes District Museum from Saturday until July 14.
Stoat busters
Stoat busters
Department of Conservation (Doc) ranger Ray Molloy oversees the trap-setting skills of Queenstown Climbing Club member Lise O'Leary in Wye Creek last month.
Alpine skills courses
Alpine skills courses
Registrations are now open by the Wakatipu branch of the Mountain Safety Council for avalanche awareness and alpine skills courses.
Debut well received
Debut well received
Queenstown singer-songwriter Holly Arrowsmith launched her debut record The River with a free concert in St Peter's Church Hall, Queenstown, on Friday night.
Historic generator restored and back in place
Historic generator restored and back in place
A generator which powered the first electric gold-mining dredge in the world and helped shape the foundation of Otago has been salvaged and reinstated at Skippers Creek.
TLC for 'lady of the lake'
TLC for 'lady of the lake'
Keeping a complex 101-year-old steam-powered machine afloat, in more ways than one, is a full-time job for Real Journeys staff and contractors at this time of the year.
$1.25m for building at school
$1.25m for building at school
Construction of a new $1.25 million six-classroom block at Arrowtown school will start in September or October this year, the most significant development since its hall was built in 2004, its principal Robin Harris says.
Jetstar to suspend year-round Wellington service
Jetstar to suspend year-round Wellington service
Just days after Air New Zealand announced it would boost capacity by 44% on its Queenstown-Wellington service, rival Jetstar says it will suspend its year-round service on the same route from September 1.
Region's attractions in top world guide
Region's attractions in top world guide
Otago wonders of natural beauty have been given international exposure by Lonely Planet in its guide book, 1000 Ultimate Sights.
First foray for drama society
First foray for drama society
All the Wakatipu's a stage and that includes Queenstown Airport, thanks to an innovative new drama society and its debut performance.
Extended time off for 'Earnslaw'
Extended time off for 'Earnslaw'
A piston at the heart of TSS Earnslaw has to be custom made to replace its century-old predecessor, a job that will lead to the ''Lady of the Lake'' being towed on to the Kelvin Heights slipway.
Remarkables to expand again
Remarkables to expand again
Empty space between classroom blocks will be turned into an extra classroom at Remarkables Primary School in the latest attempt by the Ministry of Education to manage the risk of overcrowding.
Sir John proud, grateful
Sir John proud, grateful
Queenstown's John Davies, QSO, has received a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday 2013 New Zealand Royal Honours.
Police winter warning
Police winter warning
Queenstown police say they are braced for the winter increase in thefts, bogus claims and accidents and warn residents and visitors to take extra care on the mountains, roads and in bars as the 2013 snow sports season gets under way.
The Great Gatsby: Style is substance
The Great Gatsby: Style is substance
The Great Gatsby (M) Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio (Django Unchained), Tobey Maguire (The Details), Carey Mulligan (Drive). Director: Baz Luhrmann (Australia). Screening:...
Gay wedding list 2nd place
Gay wedding list 2nd place
Queenstown is second only to Newport, in the United States, in a top 10 of the world's most up-and-coming gay wedding destinations, according to a travel website.
Ultra fast broadband progresses
Ultra fast broadband progresses
Frankton and Fernhill residents will have access to ultrafast broadband by autumn next year and downtown Queenstown customers can switch on at the end of this month.