US funding to aid Wakatipu work
US funding to aid Wakatipu work
A United States-based foundation has announced a $38,000 grant to help with restoring the water quality of Lake Hayes.
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Sadness at company’s demise
Sadness at company’s demise
A former Rilean Construction Central Otago director says it is "sad" to see the end of the business, which his parents initially formed in 1979, but cannot comment on its finances.
'Absolute agony': Pastor's freak accident on Coronet Peak
'Absolute agony': Pastor's freak accident on Coronet Peak
An Arrowtown pastor’s set himself a target of being back on the slopes at 100% next season after a ‘‘freak accident’’ at Coronet Peak left him with two large metal rods in his hip joint.
App aimed at reducing ski injuries
App aimed at reducing ski injuries
An Arrowtown pastor plans to be back on the slopes at 100% fitness next season after a "freak accident" at Coronet Peak on July 25 left him with two large metal rods in his hip joint.
Director determined to do right by subbies as company winds up
Director determined to do right by subbies as company winds up
One of Queenstown’s oldest building companies is "winding everything back" and selling off tools and its building, but its sole remaining director says it is his intention to "look after the subbies".
Funding boost for new Salvation Army building
Funding boost for new Salvation Army building
A Queenstown company is providing $1million to help pay for a new Salvation Army building in the Wakatipu, designed to help the community's most in need.
CCTV not tool for ticketing automatically
CCTV not tool for ticketing automatically
A Queenstown Lakes District Council manager disputes errant parkers are being issued with infringement notices, from CCTV cameras, for no reason.
‘Beautiful person’ who was loved by all farewelled
‘Beautiful person’ who was loved by all farewelled
A grief-stricken Arrowtown mother says her teen daughter will be reunited with her father who died of electrocution in 2012. "He's going to squeeze the bejeesus out of you."
Two more DQ staff made redundant
Two more DQ staff made redundant
Two more Destination Queenstown staff have been made redundant.
Drink-driver discharged, no conviction
Drink-driver discharged, no conviction
A promising young Queenstown cyclist who is still recovering from a horrific accident during a training ride in February has been discharged without conviction after earlier admitting drink...
Full steam ahead for large Gibbston development
Full steam ahead for large Gibbston development
A massive development at Gibbston more than a decade in the making is gathering steam.
Airport no stranger to debate in community
Airport no stranger to debate in community
Queenstown Airport has come a long way in 85 years but the journey has not been without turbulence.
Queenstown wants to host Rugby Championship teams
Queenstown wants to host Rugby Championship teams
Queenstown has proposed hosting three of the southern hemisphere’s powerhouse rugby teams for about two months during the Rugby Championship.
Arrowtown most beautiful small town finalist
Arrowtown most beautiful small town finalist
Arrowtown is in the running to be named New Zealand’s most beautiful small town in the 2020 Beautiful Awards.
Hospice thieves come clean
Hospice thieves come clean
All but one of the four people who stole items from outside Queenstown’s Hospice Shop late last month have had an attack of conscience.
Two hospitalised after fight in resort CBD
Two hospitalised after fight in resort CBD
Two 21-year-old men were transported to Lakes District Hospital early yesterday morning, both with head injuries, after a fight in the Queenstown CBD between two groups, one from Gore and another from Te Anau.
Sex offender’s trial preparation adequate: Supreme Court
Sex offender’s trial preparation adequate: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal from a man convicted on 14 sexual violation and indecent assault charges, who argued he had not been properly instructed by his trial lawyer, John Westgate.
Pair facing charges after groups clash
Pair facing charges after groups clash
Two Auckland men will end their holiday in Queenstown with a court appearance after a "minor argument" spiralled out of control early yesterday.
$1.95m in grants to Ngai Tahu Tourism
$1.95m in grants to Ngai Tahu Tourism
Ngai Tahu Tourism cannot yet say how many jobs may be reinstated as a result of a $1.95million grant from the Government’s strategic tourism assets protection programme.
Delight at Govt's tourism funding
Delight at Govt's tourism funding
Ngāi Tahu Tourism has welcomed a $1.95 million grant from the Government, saying it will help some businesses to reopen and others to expand.