Change risks character of town: council
Change risks character of town: council
Arrowtown could lose its quaint character if town boundaries were extended, the Queenstown Lakes District Council submitted yesterday in the Environment Court.
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Sophie's dream comes true
Sophie's dream comes true
Those of us who can recall our first driving lesson may remember it for Dad's wise words in the modest family car.
Rees Hotel chef at Noosa
Rees Hotel chef at Noosa
Queenstown chef Ben Batterbury is the lone New Zealand representative participating at the Noosa Wine and Food Festival which runs until Sunday.
SDHB reviewing case of misdiagnosed brain bleed
SDHB reviewing case of misdiagnosed brain bleed
The Southern District Health Board is undergoing a clinical review because of the treatment of a Queenstown man who was dismissed as a drunk, despite having a life-threatening brain injury.
Southern skifields welcome snow
Southern skifields welcome snow
Queenstown skifields received a welcome 13cm of snow on the mountains over night, while Arrowtown and Queenstown both had snow to ground level.
Winners all at auction for Angus
Winners all at auction for Angus
Arrowtown and Queenstown businesses have shown generosity and donated several packages and prizes to be auctioned off next weekend at the Angus Beaton fundraiser in Arrowtown.
Cycle trail decision delay
Cycle trail decision delay
It will be at least two months before construction can begin on the Southland District Council's proposed $11 million Around the Mountains Cycle Trail.
Council has 'huge fight' on hands
Council has 'huge fight' on hands
The chairman of one of Arrowtown's initial action groups from 23 years ago says having a council ward representative for the town is a must.
Man linked to Operation Moses appears in court
Man linked to Operation Moses appears in court
One of the Auckland men linked to last month's drug operation carried out by police in Queenstown appeared in the Auckland District Court yesterday and will reappear again next month.
Medics mistook brain bleed for drunkenness, pair say
Medics mistook brain bleed for drunkenness, pair say
A mother and her son want answers after Lakes District Hospital staff assumed the boy's unconscious state was a result of heavy drinking when it was in fact a life-threatening brain injury.
Nothing found in search
Nothing found in search
An unsuccessful aerial search for the two fishermen missing near Doubtful Sound was held yesterday - a week and a-half after the pair went missing - and it is likely the case will now be referred to the coroner.
More walkers wanted
More walkers wanted
Submissions on an application by Routeburn Guided Walks to increase the number of guided walkers it takes on the Routeburn Track are open to the public.
Residents urged to support ward
Residents urged to support ward
Arrowtown residents and ratepayers woke up yesterday morning to a letter in their mailboxes from concerned citizens - one of them a councillor - over the future of the Queenstown Lakes District Council ward system.
Women ready to fight
Women ready to fight
What do a teacher, a jewellery sales assistant, a disc jockey and a probation officer all have in common?
Mayor says drug abuse not tolerated
Mayor says drug abuse not tolerated
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Vanessa van Uden has reiterated Queenstown's zero tolerance for drug and alcohol abuse after a Christchurch judge labelled it "a party town for drugs" this week.
Aerial search for missing men today
Aerial search for missing men today
Police plan to conduct an aerial search for two fishermen, Bruce Gordon (42) and Darren Allen (37), more than a week after the pair went missing from their crayfishing boat in Doubtful Sound.
29% more winter flights
29% more winter flights
The number of winter flights in and out of Queenstown this year will be nearly a third up on last year, making this the busiest winter period for the airport.
Crashes bring warning
Crashes bring warning
Keep it simple is the message from Queenstown police for drivers around the Lakes District this winter.
Concert next event to support Angus
Concert next event to support Angus
Friends of Angus Beaton and the Arrowtown community have helped raise more than $7000 to aid the preschool pupil's journey in Christchurch.
Drug bust accused again granted bail
Drug bust accused again granted bail
One of the six people charged in relation to a Queenstown police drug operation last month appeared in the Queenstown District Court yesterday.