Gibbston woman sworn in as Wakatipu JP
Gibbston woman sworn in as Wakatipu JP
Kathryn Omond, of Gibbston, was sworn in as a justice of the peace for the Wakatipu area at the Queenstown Court House yesterday.
Joanne Carroll
Airport allowed to issue parking tickets
Airport allowed to issue parking tickets
New bylaws have given the Queenstown Airport Corporation more power to punish parking infringements.
Ice hockey: Red Devils win final
Ice hockey: Red Devils win final
Queenstown's ice hockey team, the Southern Stampede, suffered a 5-4 loss to the Canterbury Red Devils in the national league final in Christchurch on Sunday night.
X factor in exhibition 'Textural'
X factor in exhibition 'Textural'
Queenstown artists Stuart Bateman and Sue Wademan are holding their first joint exhibition this week.
Visitor decline main issue
Visitor decline main issue
A decline in long-haul international visitors is the biggest challenge facing Queenstown tourism businesses over the next year.
Contractors battle to reopen road
Contractors battle to reopen road
The Milford Road is likely to stay closed over the weekend as contractors struggle to clear avalanche debris.
Balance urged in new liquor rules
Balance urged in new liquor rules
Queenstown's position as a tourist party town needs to be balanced with a culture of drinking responsibly, the Minister of Justice, Simon Power, said in Queenstown yesterday.
Winter Games raise region's profile
Winter Games raise region's profile
Winter Games NZ has attracted a world-wide television audience, boosting Queenstown's profile as a snowsport and tourism destination.
Partying begins for Gay Ski Week
Partying begins for Gay Ski Week
Gay Ski Week NZ 2009 began in Queenstown at the weekend.
Skiing: Europeans prosper on gruelling day
Skiing: Europeans prosper on gruelling day
European skiers shone in the slalom in gruelling conditions on the final day of the Winter Games at Coronet Peak yesterday. Felix Neureuther, of Germany, and Florine de Leymarie, of France, won gold medals in the men's and women's event respectively.
Openings in CBD as retail rents fall
Openings in CBD as retail rents fall
Office and retail rents are slipping in Queenstown as 17,303m of new space becomes available in the central business district.
Winter Games: Olsson from Olsson in slalom
Winter Games: Olsson from Olsson in slalom
Sweden's Matts Olsson delivered a spectacular second run to beat Swedish World Cup team-mate Hans Olsson and win the Winter Games giant slalom at Coronet Peak yesterday.
Winter Olympics step closer
Winter Olympics step closer
Queenstown alpine skier Tim Cafe is one step closer to qualifying for the Winter Olympics after coming sixth in the Super G in the Winter Games at Coronet Peak yesterday.
Avalanches shut down Milford Sound
Avalanches shut down Milford Sound
Road access to Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's premier tourist destinations, has been cut off since last Thursday. So, what is it like for those stuck in the village, devoid of the 500,000 tourists who visit every year? Joanne Carroll reports.
Tourist hits the wrong pedal
Tourist hits the wrong pedal
A 23-year-old Korean tourist drove into the Queenstown Medical Centre, in Isle St, at 10pm on Wednesday, damaging a pillar in the underground car park. Police said the man thought his accelerator was the brake.
Hockey: Resurfaced courts for hockey practice
Hockey: Resurfaced courts for hockey practice
The Queenstown Hockey Club will no longer have to travel to Cromwell for practice after the Queenstown Lakes District Council approved resurfacing the Frankton tennis courts for its use.
Work at Kawarau to continue
Work at Kawarau to continue
Work will continue on the $1 billion Kawarau Falls Station development, despite developers owing a total of $144.8 million to creditors.
Avalanche warnings still in place
Avalanche warnings still in place
Queenstown and Wanaka back country areas remain at high risk of avalanches and skiers and boarders should not venture beyond skifields' boundaries.
Winter Games: Fields in 'tip-top' shape
Winter Games: Fields in 'tip-top' shape
Queenstown skifield staff are predicting excellent conditions for the Winter Games later this month.
Lakeview project overtaken by changed economic climate
Lakeview project overtaken by changed economic climate
The economic climate is to blame for the Lakeview project being put on hold, Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Duncan Field said.