Tuesday, January 15
At 7.48pm, a Search and Rescue was instigated for two men who were reported overdue in Arrowtown after walking from Glendhu Bay. It was later revealed the men were safe and were still in Wanaka.
Wednesday, January 16
A 45-year-old American man was allegedly assaulted early on Wednesday morning at a Queenstown backpackers. Senior Constable Chris Blackford said police were expecting to speak to a 32-year-old Englishman in relation to the alleged assault.
Thursday, January 17
A 22-year-old Englishman was arrested and given a pre-charge warning after pulling out tussocks from the middle of a traffic island on Shotover St.