‘Let’s bottle that second-half performance’
‘Let’s bottle that second-half performance’
Ironically, a bizarre no-try call indirectly helped galvanise the Wakatipu Premiers rugby team last Saturday and prepare them for two big challenges ahead.
Philip Chandler
Fast bowler’s change of pace
Fast bowler’s change of pace
A Queenstown-raised former fast bowler’s scored the job of running cricket in Dunedin.
Marina bar launched
Marina bar launched
The operators of Queenstown Marina’s new Fino Wine Bar say they’re committed to affordable prices and great service.
Loss of a true local
Loss of a true local
Eon Lewis, who died at 89 last month, was that rare Queenstowner — a lifelong local.
You would read about it
You would read about it
Queenstown's St Joseph’s School’s massive annual book fair’s on again this Sunday, but students were already warming up for it with their Book Character Dress Up Day last week.
SUBSCRIBER
Bid to fast-track Coronet Peak gondola
SUBSCRIBER
Bid to fast-track Coronet Peak gondola
An application to fast-track a gondola on Queenstown’s Coronet Peak has been submitted to the government.
Buyer found for resort’s ‘final jewel’
Buyer found for resort’s ‘final jewel’
A buyer has been found for a stunning block of land described as "Queenstown’s final jewel".
Reef’s riding high in the saddle
Reef’s riding high in the saddle
An Arrowtowner’s proved he’s not only the best under-19 road cyclist in New Zealand, but he’s now also shown up the Aussies.
Bike hub pedalling for business
Bike hub pedalling for business
A Queenstown destination for all things biking has opened in a new Glenda Drive complex developed by AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand co-founder Henry van Asch.
Flying the flag for Gibbston wine
Flying the flag for Gibbston wine
Following invites from a number of notable Americans who visited Coxs’ Vineyard this past summer, co-owner Simon Cox is about to showcase his premium Gibbston wine in the States.
Remembering a ‘high-achieving bloke’
Remembering a ‘high-achieving bloke’
An apparel pioneer, a developer, a racing car collector and driver and an ideas man.
Fundraiser close to home
Fundraiser close to home
Tommorow's annual Westpac Chopper Appeal Bike Ride from Queenstown to Invercargill — a Lakes District Air Rescue Trust fundraiser — probably has more more meaning for Queenstown’s Stephen Hebbend...
Calling the shots for ‘Spamalot’
Calling the shots for ‘Spamalot’
As a news industry veteran he might come across as straight-laced, but Dunedin’s Dave Goosselink’s a vital cog in one of the funniest shows Queenstown’s ever staged.
Queenstown skifield adds to worker housing
Queenstown skifield adds to worker housing
With the worker digs shortage remaining dire, Queenstown skifield operator NZSki’s increasing its supply of staff housing.
Plans for a hive of industry
Plans for a hive of industry
A Queenstown company’s trying to address the "extremely high" demand for industrial/commercial land in the resort.
Frankton North taking seed
Frankton North taking seed
The first residential development north of Queenstown’s Frankton-Ladies Mile highway has just hit the market.
Rowers bound for worlds
Rowers bound for worlds
Two ex-Wakatipu High and Whakatipu Rowing Club old boys have been selected to represent New Zealand in their respective age groups at the world rowing champs in Toronto, Canada, in August.
Athletics prodigy off to Japan
Athletics prodigy off to Japan
A Queenstown Primary School athlete who’s achieved some head-turning results this past season will soon be trying to qualify for the Japanese national champs.
Queenstown characters leave fond memories
Queenstown characters leave fond memories
Two hugely positive characters who made major contributions to Queenstown died in the past 10 days.
Life-saving rope donated
Life-saving rope donated
Queenstown's Lakes District Air Rescue Trust (LDART) and Heliworks have made it much easier for people to be rescued in tricky terrain.