Ground left to elements for premier rugby final
Ground left to elements for premier rugby final
There will be no repeat tomorrow of the Kiwi ingenuity used last weekend to keep Arrowtown's Jack Reid Park frost free.
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No looking down on Tyler's expertise
No looking down on Tyler's expertise
For most of us, one winter a year is enough.
Park prepares for Slopestyle Series
Park prepares for Slopestyle Series
A welcome snowfall was predicted this week, just in time for the first session of the Slopestyle Series at The Remarkables, on Sunday.
Scottish scholar takes plunge
Scottish scholar takes plunge
The 66th winner of the Otaki Shield - a Scottish-based scholarship - bungy-jumped headfirst into his ambassadorial duties in New Zealand on Sunday.
Jetstar adds self-tagging to check-in
Jetstar adds self-tagging to check-in
Passengers flying on Jetstar out of Queenstown Airport now have the option of halving their check-in time.
Champion racer to speak
Champion racer to speak
Motorsport enthusiasts will have the opportunity to get close to one of the sport's most celebrated sons tomorrow, when Greg Murphy speaks at the Skyline Gondola and Restaurant.
Bridging the gap at Macetown
Bridging the gap at Macetown
It could be said the story of Arrowtown resident John Mowat and the three bridges he has built in Macetown began in 1987.
Theft of rata from island an 'insult'
Theft of rata from island an 'insult'
Queenstown Lakes District Council parks manager Gordon Bailey yesterday labelled the theft of parts of a rata tree from Pigeon Island disgusting and a "real insult to the community".
Specialists to discuss head injuries, strokes, ACC
Specialists to discuss head injuries, strokes, ACC
New Zealand's high rate of head injury, young people at risk of strokes and the anomalies in the ACC system will be discussed in Queenstown this week during the biennial Australia and New Zealand rehabilitation conference.
Raffle supports diabetes society
Raffle supports diabetes society
A Patrons Club membership for next month's inaugural 100% Pure Winter Games NZ is being raffled, raising money for Diabetes Wakatipu.
Cycling: No easy comeback for Currie
Cycling: No easy comeback for Currie
Defending champion Glen Currie will make his competitive return to multisport racing in this weekend's Peak to Peak race.
Dance tutors hold workshop
Dance tutors hold workshop
Thirty-eight young dancers have spent this week learning from two of Sydney's best in the inaugural Queenstown Dance Zone Workshop.
Millbrook among magazine's top resorts
Millbrook among magazine's top resorts
Millbrook Resort has been voted among the top 15 resorts in Australia and New Zealand by Travel and Leisure readers.
Jet-boat company alleges near miss
Jet-boat company alleges near miss
Kawarau Jet has lodged an incident report with the Queenstown Lakes District Council and Maritime New Zealand after what it described as a near miss on the Kawarau River, allegedly involving harbourmaster Marty Black.
Snowsports: Events scheduled for Coronet Peak
Snowsports: Events scheduled for Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak will host a series of race events before the inaugural Winter Games in August.
'Unsafe' to increase jet-boat use
'Unsafe' to increase jet-boat use
A frankton resident whose property overlooks the Kawarau River told a resource consent hearing in Queenstown yesterday there was "potential for disaster" if commercial jet-boat operations on the river were increased.
Consent bid for sites
Consent bid for sites
Jack's Point Ltd has applied for resource consent for another 49 residential allotments in its new town beside Lake Wakatipu.
Qualmark for cruise
Qualmark for cruise
Queenstown's Million Dollar Cruise has been recognised by New Zealand Tourism, and become licensed to carry the Qualmark.
Confidence slowly increasing
Confidence slowly increasing
It was "steady as she goes" for the Queenstown real estate market last month, with sales activity stable and showing a gradual confidence gain, Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) Central Otago Lakes District spokesman Adrian Snow said.
Hydro plant replacing diesel generator
Hydro plant replacing diesel generator
More than $1 million has been approved by the Milford Sound Development Authority (MDA) to upgrade tourism facilities at Milford Sound and on the Milford Rd.