Former tennis pro’s ‘golden ticket’
Former tennis pro’s ‘golden ticket’
Few Queenstowners can claim to have made a living on arguably the world’s most competitive professional sports circuit.
Subdivision sections being auctioned
Subdivision sections being auctioned
The first 32 sections to be released at Queenstown’s newest subdivision, Park Ridge, will be auctioned on February 25.
Queenstown Hill head-turner
Queenstown Hill head-turner
In the sales blurb for Queenstown Hill’s 2A London Lane, three other ‘l’ words are deployed: "luxury, location and lucrative investment potential".
Person dies in Arrowtown workplace accident
Person dies in Arrowtown workplace accident
A person has died in a workplace accident on a rural property in Arrowtown.
Arrowtown workplace death referred to coroner
Arrowtown workplace death referred to coroner
The death of a person in Arrowtown yesterday is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner.
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Districts’ priorities to be debated as deal eyed
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Districts’ priorities to be debated as deal eyed
Priorities for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago are set to be thrashed out at a pivotal meeting tomorrow, as the two growing districts eye a regional deal with central government.
Queenstown bucks downward property sale trend
Queenstown bucks downward luxury property sale trend
New data shows luxury property sales across the country have dropped, but Queenstown is one area bucking the trend.
Railway history brought back to life
Railway history brought back to life
The Kingston Flyer was not the only piece of railway history to come alive on the Kingston to Fairlight line at the weekend.
Congestion prompts car-pooling reminder
Congestion prompts car-pooling reminder
In a week when a major commuter route was clogged with rush-hour traffic, an active transport advocate is urging residents to share a car at least once a week to "keep Queenstown moving".
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Park Ridge finally hits market
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Park Ridge finally hits market
Prospective buyers and the merely curious will have an opportunity to see Queenstown’s next major housing subdivision up close this weekend.
How Rod set wheels in motion
How Rod set wheels in motion
A Queenstown philanthropist has revealed why he’s backing next Saturday’s global mountain bike competition, Natural Selection Bike.
Irish’s life-changing journey
Irish’s life-changing journey
Queenstown adventurer David ‘Irish’ Anderson is launching a book this Sunday about his epic 18-month motorcycle journey from Ireland to South Africa.
Record attempt drives community together
Record attempt drives community together
Driving community spirit with a world record is the way it’s done in Kingston.
Making the most of life
Making the most of life
Queenstown's wine region, Gibbston, seems to uncork a lot of interesting characters.
Waka High’s high achievers
Waka High’s high achievers
If academic achievement is the top metric to judge a school by, Wakatipu High’s living up to its motto, Ad Alta — "reach for your heights".
Secret fertiliser the key
Secret fertiliser the key
A father and son were among the three winners at last Sunday’s annual spud competition weigh-in at Arrowtown’s Fork and Tap.
‘Truly seductive images’
‘Truly seductive images’
Eleven digital prints by an internationally-recognised artist are being exhibited at Queenstown’s Artbay Gallery for two weeks from tomorrow.
More hurly-burly this weekend
More hurly-burly this weekend
Local Irish eyes will hopefully be smiling this Saturday.
World’s mountain bikers getting ready to ride the red carpet
World’s mountain bikers getting ready to ride the red carpet
The elite of the mountain biking world will dust themselves down and suit up for a swanky awards night in Queenstown next week.
Finishing Longest Day all that matters
Finishing Longest Day all that matters
After completing his first Coast to Coast over two days last year, Queenstown’s Tim Williams is among many graduating to the gruelling Longest Day version of the iconic multisport event this Saturday.