Tracey Roxburgh

Queenstown police have praised members of the public who helped avert a potential tragedy early this morning.

Arrowtown is mourning after the death one of the country’s longest-serving firefighters, and a true-blue community stalwart.

Police are investigating an alleged brazen theft from a sports retailer early yesterday afternoon.

Queenstown’s pyrotechnic guru is hunting for someone to push start on next month’s Welcome to Winter fireworks display, simultaneously raising money for a cause long-supported by local firefighters.