History in making at gourmet grocer
History in making at gourmet grocer
It's a case of back to the future for one long-established gourmet grocer, which has had a change of name, and a couple of new names added to the mix.
Good odds on female winner
Good odds on female winner
A woman rather than a man could well be the ‘last person standing’ by the end of this weekend’s gruelling Arrowtown Backyard Ultra, co-organiser Queenstowner Brandon Purdue says.
Showhome showing off
Showhome showing off
Locals are being invited this Saturday to a showhome open day at Queenstown’s upmarket Koko Ridge subdivision just below the Ladies Miles highway.
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Much-loved Meila had hope ‘till the end’
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Much-loved Meila had hope ‘till the end’
Queenstown's Meila Davis is now at peace.
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School asks to grow as roll rises
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School asks to grow as roll rises
Fast-growing Wakatipu High School is asking the Ministry of Education to extend the school’s capacity to 2000 students so it does not run out of room in about three years’ time.
High-flyer found guilty of shoplifting in Queenstown
High-flyer found guilty of shoplifting in Queenstown
A former high-flying jewellery designer who once owned a studio in London’s Notting Hill has been found guilty of shoplifting and a petrol drive-off in Queenstown.
$18k bill after car destroys fence
$18k bill after car destroys fence
A Queenstown man is facing an $18,000 bill after wiping out a fence with his car while drunk.
'Exceptional teacher' killed in crash near Queenstown
'Exceptional teacher' killed in crash near Queenstown
A Filipino woman killed in a crash near Queenstown yesterday has been remembered as loving music teacher who will leave behind a "legacy of kindness and grace".
Late brother honoured in toughest of runs
Late brother honoured in toughest of runs
There was much more to a mammoth run in Queenstown on Friday than initially met the eye.
Luge record aids cause
Luge record aids cause
At 10.30am on Saturday, Arrowtown resident Brent Wallace created Queenstown history, becoming the first person to ride Skyline’s luge for 24 hours straight.
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‘Future of media’ up for discussion
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‘Future of media’ up for discussion
The future of media in New Zealand might be "grim", journalists told a Queenstown audience at the weekend, but they were vowing to stay positive.
One dead, multiple injured in Crown Range crash
One dead, multiple injured in Crown Range crash
One person has died and several people have been seriously injured in a crash on the Crown Range Road near Queenstown this afternoon.
'Sad news': Crux put into 'hibernation'
Digital news business Crux 'in hibernation'
Crux managing director Peter Newport announced today he was putting his digital news business "into hibernation".
Lapse changed lives forever, court hears
Lapse changed lives forever, court hears
A temporary worker’s lapse of concentration while driving near Queenstown has changed two lives forever, a court has heard.
‘Hope Home’ sold for almost $1.7m
‘Hope Home’ sold for almost $1.7m
You may not be able to find a better example of serendipity.
Three national awards for Queenstown architect
Three national awards for Queenstown architect
A Queenstown architect won big at the National Architectural Design Awards in Rotorua last night.
Prep work pays off for Burnett
Prep work pays off for Burnett
An outstanding climb on the Remarkables from Josh Burnett helped the local favourite win the Queen Stage and take control of the Tour of Southland.
Queenstown Airport installing EMAS runway safety system
Queenstown Airport installing EMAS runway safety system
History is being made at Queenstown Airport.
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Work begins on runway safety project
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Work begins on runway safety project
History is being made at Queenstown Airport.
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24-hour luge challenge to support charity
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24-hour luge challenge to support charity
At 10.30am today, sleep-in Saturday, many of us will be relaxing and enjoying a quiet weekend after a long week.