$20m McLaren crash driver could be charged: police
$20m McLaren crash driver could be charged: police
The driver of a McLaren F1 car worth an estimated $20 million could be charged after a crash near Queenstown, police say.
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Plans go direct to Environment Court
Plans go direct to Environment Court
Skyline Enterprises' plans for a $100 million gondola redevelopment in Queenstown have been sent straight to the Environment Court.
CEO resigns after seven-year stint
CEO resigns after seven-year stint
The board of a Queenstown tourism giant will meet today to discuss a replacement for its chief executive who has resigned for reasons unknown.
1080 drop likely within fortnight
1080 drop likely within fortnight
An aerial 1080 drop in the Dart, Routeburn and Caples Valleys is expected within the next fortnight, before the summer tramping season begins.
Queenstown sections snapped up
50 Queenstown sections sell in three hours
Fifty sections at one of Queenstown’s newest subdivisions sold within three hours on Saturday.
Chronic staff shortages affect resort businesses
Chronic staff shortages affect resort businesses
A Queenstown staff shortage is putting huge pressure on the resort’s businesses, a survey confirms.
Rider’s spirit lives on in award
Rider’s spirit lives on in award
The spirit of late great Kiwi rider Kelly McGarry lives on at the world’s most outrageous mountain bike event.
Police on 'drug' case get sweet surprise
Police on 'drug' case get sweet surprise
Police say a mysterious white powder found in Queenstown yesterday is likely sugar.
Mystery powder 'probably sugar'
Queenstown mystery powder 'probably sugar'
Police say a mystery white powder found in Queenstown yesterday is probably sugar.
Quarantine fines up more than fourfold in four years
Quarantine fines up more than fourfold in four years
Quarantine officers at Queenstown Airport issued fines worth more than $250,000 in the last financial year.
Victim of eerie crash mourned
Victim of eerie crash mourned
Queenstown's bar community is in mourning after one of its own died in an eerie car crash.
'Building a community'
'Building a community'
A Queenstown developer says she turned down a bulk-buyer to allow her neighbourhood to grow organically.
School signs up to Solar Buddy scheme
School signs up to Solar Buddy scheme
Queenstown schoolchildren will be the first in New Zealand to fund and build solar lights for youngsters in developing nations.
Olympian on board for a quiet paddle
Olympian on board for a quiet paddle
Olympic gold medallist Torah Bright swapped her snowboard for a stand-up paddle board at the weekend to help inspire Queenstown women.
Concern at police station closure
Concern at police station closure
The "temporary" closure of the Arrowtown community police station has left many people disappointed.
No decision on fatal accident
No decision on fatal accident
Police are still considering whether to lay charges over a fatal accident near Queenstown four months ago.
Skifield injury bill $30m
Skifield injury bill $30m
ACC has picked up a $30 million bill for injuries to skiers and snowboarders in the Queenstown Lakes district over five years.
Hot ashes likely cause of house blaze
Hot ashes likely cause of house blaze
Fire chiefs will consider issuing pamphlets to short-term visitor accommodation such as Airbnb after a fire gutted a Queenstown holiday rental.
Jaw broken in Queenstown assault
Jaw broken in Queenstown assault
A man had his jaw broken and was knocked unconscious in an alleged assault in Queenstown this morning.
Minister defends Home Start changes
Minister defends Home Start changes
Housing Minister Nick Smith is defending changes to HomeStart scheme subsidies, changes dismissed by Labour as "tinkering".