Fury at car parking changes
Fury at car parking changes
Commuters are being "pushed to the brink" by Queenstown Lakes District Council's "cheeky" new parking charges on formerly free car parks, Arthurs Point resident Katherine Tomlinson says.
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Avalanche risk partially closes Routeburn Track
Avalanche risk partially closes Routeburn Track
Summer trampers keen to tackle the Routeburn Track in its entirety will have to wait, as a section is still closed due to the high avalanche risk.
Kawarau Falls gains consents
Kawarau Falls gains consents
The Kawarau Falls Station development at Frankton has been granted two non-notified consents, for a general store and a wine retail and tasting cellar.
'Miracle' baby kiwi set to break out
'Miracle' baby kiwi set to break out
Poor parenting and hatching hassles are just two of the obstacles overcome by today's expected arrival of a "miracle" North Island brown kiwi chick in Queenstown.
Ownership fears for Flyer
Ownership fears for Flyer
A lobbyist trying to rally political support to buy the 125-year-old Kingston Flyer vintage steam train is worried it will end up in the hands of foreign owners who are trying to "sidestep" Overseas Investment Office regulations.
Strict enforcement of boating rules planned this summer
Strict enforcement of boating rules planned this summer
Queenstown Lakes District Council harbourmaster Marty Black supports a coroner's warning on the importance of life jackets.
Threat seen to NZ's safe image
Threat seen to NZ's safe image
Concerns over a "creeping" sense New Zealand's image as a safe adventure tourism destination is under threat were aired at an industry forum in Queenstown last night.
Montessori eyes expansion
Montessori eyes expansion
A Queenstown early-childhood centre is gauging community support for a planned expansion.
Southeast Asian flight deals hailed
Southeast Asian flight deals hailed
New Taipei-to-Auckland flights and extra services to Kuala Lumpur will spur thousands more visitors into Queenstown and bolster connections to crucial markets in Southeast Asia, India and China, airport boss Steve Sanderson says.
Earthquake respite in resort
Earthquake respite in resort
Respite in Queenstown from the uncertainty and ongoing tremors is just what Simo Abbari and Anthea Sharpe need after their Christchurch delicatessen was left "completely obliterated" by September's earthquake.
Warning to council over brothel bylaw
Warning to council over brothel bylaw
A Cromwell woman warns the Queenstown Lakes District Council risks "being held hostage to small groups of agitators", including conservative and Christian lobby groups, opposing brothels in central Queenstown and Wanaka.
Swede flies home today
Swede flies home today
Swedish backpacker Christoffer Tornberg (23), listed as "missing" by Queenstown police for three weeks, is scheduled to fly to Stockholm today.
Hang-glider death inquest
Hang-glider death inquest
The widow of Waipu fireman Andrew Scotland (34) - who died alongside Argentine instructor Gerado Bean (27) while hang-gliding near Frankton last year - is glad the indecision is over after a coroner granted an inquest into the deaths.
Switch at fault for power cut?
Switch at fault for power cut?
Lines company Delta Utility Services is investigating a faulty cable switch thought to be responsible for cutting power to 108 businesses in Shotover St, Beach St and Queenstown Wharf on Tuesday.
Shock as bid to develop historic bar denied
Shock as bid to develop historic bar denied
Arrowtown developer Alan Hamilton says he is "gobsmacked" and the community is "gutted" after learning resource consent for his $1 million redevelopment of the historic Tap bar in the village will probably be declined.
Confusion over parking fees
Confusion over parking fees
The Queenstown Lakes District Council was last night unsure how many motorists were charged incorrect parking fees due to a glitch in its parking ticket machines, which were used for the first time yesterday.
Summer flights until April
Summer flights until April
Increased demand has prompted Qantas to extend extra summer flights between Melbourne and Queenstown by three months.
Hunter safe and well
Hunter safe and well
A 57-year-old Waimate hunter who spent a night in the bush near Queenstown after becoming separated from his 43-year-old companion was found safe and well yesterday.
Consent obstacle for Skeggs' boat
Consent obstacle for Skeggs' boat
The Skeggs Group's plans for a new tourist venture on Lake Wakatipu will be subject to public scrutiny, a Queenstown Lakes District Council commissioner has ruled.
Missing Swede may be lying low: police
Missing Swede may be lying low: police
Concerns over missing Swedish man Christoffer Tornberg (23) are easing as police look into "numerous" unconfirmed sightings after he was last seen on October 6 - just a week after his working holiday visa expired.