NZ's '68 team was poor but proud
NZ's '68 team was poor but proud
A lot changes in 50 years.
Tracey Roxburgh
Couple to the rescue after 7m plunge
Couple to the rescue after 7m plunge
Queenstown resident Thomas van den Berg was relaxing at his Arthur's Point home yesterday when he heard a big bang.
Hotel consent refusal to be appealed
Hotel consent refusal to be appealed
The company which wants to build a $45 million hotel near Queenstown's CBD will appeal a decision declining resource consent to the Environment Court.
Frankton church proposal headed to court
Frankton church proposal headed to court
A proposal for a new church in Frankton is headed to the Environment Court for a decision.
Freedom campers' vehicles clamped
Freedom campers' vehicles clamped
Two clamps have been applied to the vehicles of illegal freedom campers since the Queenstown Lakes District Council cracked down on free camping sites in the district last week.
Plans for new church approved
Plans for new church approved
Commissioners have given approval for a church to be built on the Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway.
Wakatipu school gym still for public use
Wakatipu school gym still for public use
Queenstown sports clubs and community groups can now book space at the former Wakatipu High School following an agreement between the Queenstown Lakes District Council and Ministry of Education.
Decision reserved on hot pools for reserve
Decision reserved on hot pools for reserve
A hearings panel has reserved its decision on a proposal to grant a long-term lease to Ngai Tahu Tourism for its hot pools development on a recreation reserve in Queenstown.
Pace lifts on bridge
Pace lifts on bridge
Both lanes of the new State Highway 6 bridge between Kelvin Heights and Frankton are expected to be open in May.
Hitting the trail
Hitting the trail
The first wave of cyclists sets off from Boyd Rd yesterday morning in the third annual Queenstown Park Station Open Day.
Injuries in crash
Injuries in crash
Four people were taken to Lakes District Hospital early on Saturday evening after the Mitsubishi Legnum they were in was hit by a large commercial truck-and-trailer unit near Arrowtown.
Flyer faithful commemorated
Flyer faithful commemorated
There's little doubt two men were looking down on Kingston, with smiles a mile wide yesterday as one of the Kingston Flyer engines was fired up and steamed down part of its track.
Four injured in crash near Arrowtown
Four injured in crash near Arrowtown
Four people have been taken to Lakes District Hospital after a crash near Arrowtown this evening.
Freedom camping bans in force
Freedom camping bans come into effect
The freedom camping crackdown in popular areas Lake Hayes and the Shotover Delta has begun.
New site wanted for historic cottage
New site wanted for historic cottage
A new site for one of Queenstown’s oldest cottages is wanted - and the existing owners aren’t expecting money for the historic building.
Carpark consent bid to go to Environment Court
Carpark consent bid to go to Environment Court
Skyline Enterprises Ltd’s application for a multi-storey car park in Queenstown will be heard by the Environment Court.
Algae level not enough for warning
Algae level not enough for warning
Very small quantities of a toxic algae were found in the Arrow River on Wednesday, but the levels are too low to warrant public notification.
Plans go awry but Alice makes history
Plans go awry but Alice makes history
Yesterday afternoon more than 150 Wakatipu High School pupils assembled in the new school foyer to watch classmate and ski racer Alice Robinson (16) make history by becoming the youngest New Zealand Winter Olympian.
ORC tests Arrow River for algae
ORC tests Arrow River for algae
The Otago Regional Council yesterday tested the Arrow River near Wilcox Green for signs of another toxic algae.
Extension cord, phone charger started fire
Extension cord, phone charger started fire
The fire which destroyed a house in Queenstown last week was caused by either an extension cord or the cellphone charger plugged into it.