Sergeant settling in
Sergeant settling in
With Queenstown Airport becoming busier, a new officer in charge of police at the airport, Sergeant Kate Pirovano, has arrived to help keep law and order.
Joe Dodgshun
Double-decker a long way from Piccadilly
Double-decker a long way from Piccadilly
The Routemaster double-decker bus now operated by Connectabus around Queenstown is a long way from home, having come all the way from Piccadilly in London. Photo by Joe Dodgshun.
The towering, red double-decker bus that frequents the roads of Queenstown is likely a familiar sight to most locals, but the story of how it got here may not be as well known.
The Routemaster 1660 was once just another bus in a fleet of two-storeyed giants on the streets of London - in this case, the Number 12 Piccadilly Line.
Benefit seen in holiday spread
Benefit seen in holiday spread
The 2011 Rugby World Cup will offer Queenstown a massive winter tourism opportunity - five weeks of consecutive New Zealand and Australian school holidays, says NZSki CEO James Coddington.
Compassionate 'superhero' farewelled
Compassionate 'superhero' farewelled
The Queenstown Memorial Hall was packed to overflowing on Saturday for the funeral of "big-hearted" community man Ewan Maxwell (55), who died after a fall while hunting near Fox Glacier on January 7.
Large crowd for A and P show
Large crowd for A and P show
Preliminary counts indicate that this year's Lake Hayes A and P show was one of the most popular ever, and you only had to look at the many happy faces present on Saturday to confirm the success of the day.
Stud auction revenue up 50% on 2010
Stud auction revenue up 50% on 2010
This year's Remarkables Park stud auction proved a roaring success, achieving a reported 50% increase in total revenue on last year's red deer sale.
Pub politics show brings out contentious issues
Pub politics show brings out contentious issues
Pub banter turned serious last week as a panel of MPs were grilled on a rapid succession of Queenstown issues for an episode of political television show Back Benches at the Pig and Whistle bar.
Seeking out extremophiles
Seeking out extremophiles
This summer, a team of scientists from Waikato University are on the slopes of the Antarctic's Mt Erebus doing research that could hint at how life started on Earth and how it could exist elsewhere. Queenstown ODT reporter Joe Dodgshun met them at Scott Base.
What noise annoys?
What noise annoys?
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking submissions on how to deal with noise in the central business district with an eye to changing the district plan, depending on the feedback.
Concern for safety of bikers during construction
Concern for safety of bikers during construction
Coronet Peak operators are concerned mountain bikers "will be squashed" if they do not keep clear of heavy machinery on the construction site on the mountain.
Consent sought for Dalefield subdivision
Consent sought for Dalefield subdivision
A developer has applied for consent for a 81.49-ha subdivision of rural living allotments at Dalefield, near Arthur's Point.
AFL's Saints here to train; resort to gain
AFL's Saints here to train; resort to gain
The St Kilda Saints AFL side's trip to Queenstown for a training camp will be worth more to the resort than the camp's estimated price tag of between $150,000 and $200,000, Lakes Leisure management says.
Football: Herbert providing youngsters with opportunities
Football: Herbert providing youngsters with opportunities
All Whites and Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert yesterday dished out pointers to children at his football academy which is taking place this week in Jacks Point, Queenstown.
14 taken to hospital after four car crash
14 taken to hospital after four car crash
A coach-load of 13 tourists and a tour guide were taken to hospital after a collision between four vehicles near Jacks Point in Queenstown yesterday evening.
Changes to noise limits in town considered
Changes to noise limits in town considered
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is asking for community input to bring about changes in town centre noise management, the main question being: Should the CBD noise limit be increased?"
Paradise portal secluded
Paradise portal secluded
The road sign just before Glenorchy announces the town as "the Gateway to Paradise", but for one couple who make the town their home and their extended family who spend holidays there, it is so much more.
Wastewater work
Wastewater work
NZSki plans to upgrade the wastewater system at the Coronet Peak Ski Area, pending approval of a resource consent to construct a new pumphouse.
Plans for former pub
Plans for former pub
The Southern Lakes Christian School has applied for resource consent for change of use at the former Frankton Arms Tavern premises to include a child care centre and allow its use as a meeting hall for the Salvation Army.