Police focus on drivers
Police focus on drivers
Queenstown police are warning motorists they will be on the roads in high numbers this summer.
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Kinloch's magic keeps drawing visitors back
Kinloch's magic keeps drawing visitors back
At the head of Lake Wakatipu you'll find a small town filled every holiday season with campers, couples and families. Olivia Caldwell discovers why Kinloch is no longer a secret.
Holiday spenders arrive
Holiday spenders arrive
The Christmas and New Year rush has finally caught up with Queenstown retailers and restaurant owners, as visitors from around the country flock to the resort.
No concert because of lack of funding
No concert because of lack of funding
Kingston residents and visitors won't get the chance to celebrate a fifth year of the annual Kingstock concert because of a lack of funding from the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Footpath improvements
Footpath improvements
Arrowtown's footpaths are being improved in time for the foot traffic of holiday season visitors.
Fun holiday activities on agenda
Fun holiday activities on agenda
The Kingston Community Association is working hard to keep residents and visitors active this holiday season.
Runners' engaging performance
Runners' engaging performance
The Lake Hayes Christmas triathlon was held on Tuesday at the showgrounds, with impressive performances by winners Robert Huisman, of Invercargill, and Nicky Samuels, of Wanaka.
Stars align at Williams-Green wedding
Stars align at Williams-Green wedding
A star-studded line-up of guests was in Queenstown yesterday to see All Black Ali Williams marry his partner, Casey Green.
Doc 'overall pleased' with Milford development
Doc 'overall pleased' with Milford development
The Department of Conservation is satisfied any effects Milford Sound's new $6 million harbour have on the environment will be minimal.
Swimmers 'silly'
Swimmers 'silly'
Hot weather is attracting swimmers to Lake Wakatipu, but Queenstown's harbourmaster warns some are swimming in the wrong areas.
Hotels miss usual trade from quake reputation
Hotels miss usual trade from quake reputation
The busy holiday period Queenstown accommodation providers had been relying on has not eventuated, with December proving to be "softer" than previous years and January not looking any busier.
Jack's Point depot proposal draws nine opposing submissions
Jack's Point depot proposal draws nine opposing submissions
A Macropara hedge drew attention at a resource consent hearing last week for Henley Downs Farm Ltd's application to establish a Delta services depot at Jack's Point.
Skier gives new sport a go
Skier gives new sport a go
As soon as Mia O'Keefe had finished her first sailing session, she was telling her mother she would be taking up the sport this summer.
Secrecy surrounds All Black's nuptials
Secrecy surrounds All Black's nuptials
All Black Ali Williams is set to marry his fiance Casey Green in Queenstown next week, but local wedding venues are keeping tight lipped.
Fireworks to herald Summerdaze festival
Fireworks to herald Summerdaze festival
Giant fireworks displays will launch the Summerdaze festival on New Year's Eve with a full programme of entertainment in downtown Queenstown and Wanaka.
Craft markets open extra days
Craft markets open extra days
Earnslaw Park creative craft markets will be set up two extra days a month until the end of April.
New depot ensures fresher food for resort
New depot ensures fresher food for resort
Christmas ham will be fresher to Queenstowners this year with the opening of the new $1 million Goodman Fielder distribution depot on Wednesday.
Tunnel crash victims Chinese couple
Tunnel crash victims Chinese couple
Police have confirmed there were four Chinese nationals in a car that crashed at the Homer Tunnel near Milford Sound last night, including a husband and wife who were killed in the accident.
Riverstone will 'sell' Te Anau
Riverstone will 'sell' Te Anau
The proponent of the proposed $250 millon monorail project linking Queenstown and Te Anau is vowing the company will become Te Anau's biggest promoter.
Happy school's issues are over
Happy school's issues are over
The statutory manager hired by the Ministry of Education to resolve Wakatipu High School's principal woes is "fully satisfied" senior staffing issues have been resolved after four months of disruption.