Sisters’ big break in showbiz
Sisters’ big break in showbiz
Two young Queenstown sisters are overjoyed they’ve been picked for major roles in Invercargill Musical Theatre’s production of the hugely popular Matilda the Musical next year.
Music school striking a chord
Music school striking a chord
The chair of Queenstown’s Turn Up The Music (TUTM) Charitable Trust’s in no doubt the music school’s playing a positive role in the community.
Lunch cash makes splash
Lunch cash makes splash
Queenstown-headquartered Colliers Otago’s splashed $160,000 among five community organisations following a fundraising luncheon earlier this year.
Launch event for singles club
Launch event for singles club
Two Arrrowtowners have started a Whakatipu singles club for 30-and-overs that kicks off with a launch event on December 4.
All abuzz about beekeeping
All abuzz about beekeeping
There's a growing buzz around a Queenstown-based club, formed a year ago.
Big refresh for iconic brand
Big refresh for iconic brand
In a landmark week for global jewellery chain Michael Hill, its long-established Queenstown CBD store has been transformed into its first new-concept New Zealand store.
Tourism business gongs
Tourism business gongs
Two Queenstown tourism businesses scooped huge awards last week.
Vassalos remains undefeated in Muay Thai ring
Vassalos remains undefeated in Muay Thai ring
Queenstown's Jules Vassalos is quickly making a name for herself.
Queenstown’s Hart in the game
Queenstown’s Hart in the game
Queenstown cricketer Toby Hart is now one of a very rare breed.
Cricketer sparking her fire
Cricketer sparking her fire
At 17, Queenstowner Abby Fookes has achieved the next milestone in her cricketing career, making the Otago Women’s A side.
‘Amazing honour’ for evergreen cricketer
‘Amazing honour’ for evergreen cricketer
Queenstowner John Cushen was recently made an honorary member of the Otago Cricket Association (OCA) for his remarkable contribution to the sport in his home province and further afield.
Empty section looking for a home
Empty section looking for a home
Among all the homes for sale at Bayleys’ mega-auction in Queenstown tomorrow is a rare gem — a vacant section in the resort’s high-end Aspen Grove subdivision right below Fernhill.
Plum industrial site under hammer
Plum industrial site under hammer
It's thought a rare Queenstown industrial property going to auction will attract a lot of interest due to its many attributes.
SUBSCRIBER
Plug pulled on Luma
SUBSCRIBER
Plug pulled on Luma
Organisers of the popular Luma light show, held in the Queenstown Gardens, have pulled the plug on next year’s event.
Bypass allows access after road washed out
Restricted access after Kinloch Road washed out
A restricted temporary bypass is now in place on the washed-out Kinloch Rd, at the top of Lake Wakatipu.
SUBSCRIBER
Families stuck after road washed away
SUBSCRIBER
Families stuck after road washed away
The Inch family was going to get away from it all.
‘Deliberate flouting’ of property agreement
‘Deliberate flouting’ of property agreement
A judge has slammed an Australian businessman for his "deliberate flouting" of the terms of a Queenstown property deal by claiming ownership of a relocatable home.
Work on temporary road after Kinloch washout
Work on temporary road after Kinloch washout
Work is under way to construct a temporary road to enable vehicle movements after a section of Kinloch Road was washed out at the weekend.
SUBSCRIBER
Hotel sells; creditors unlikely to be paid
SUBSCRIBER
Hotel sells; creditors unlikely to be paid
A struggling Queenstown hotel among the most luxurious in New Zealand has been sold, but some creditors owed money are unlikely to be paid.
Traffic moving again after crash at Frankton
Traffic moving again after crash at Frankton
Vehicles are moving freely again after a two-vehicle crash near Frankton caused major traffic jams in the greater Queenstown area this evening.