Four dead in horror day on South Island roads
Four dead in horror day on South Island roads
It's been a tragic lead-in to Christmas on South Island roads, with four people killed in crashes yesterday.
One dead, 20 injured after serious crash
One dead, 20 injured after bus and cars collide on SH6
At least a dozen people remain in hospital after a tour bus and two cars collided on State Highway 6 near Queenstown on Thursday afternoon.
Fireworks ban for Queenstown among southern restrictions
Fireworks ban for Queenstown among southern restrictions
A fireworks ban has been placed in the Queenstown Lakes area from tomorrow morning.
Passion for recreation and environment
Passion for recreation and environment
Queenstowner Hans Arnestedt, who died recently, aged 76, is being hailed as a true gentleman who made huge contributions to the rowing club and reforestation trust, in particular.
Opening MYDC doors to educate
Opening MYDC doors to educate
An interactive exhibition, running for the past week, aims to teach Queenstowners about the Muslim culture.
Jumping at the chance
Jumping at the chance
Queenstown's saddling up to host some of New Zealand’s top equestrians for the first time next year.
Tussle in Tahuna a knockout event
Tussle in Tahuna a knockout event
You've got to hand it to Phoenix Reilly and Morgan Talbot.
‘Big lake view’: Peninsula Hill’s third stage
‘Big lake view’: Peninsula Hill’s third stage
The third stage of arguably Queenstown’s most well-located premium subdivision hit the market this week.
Drug-driver jailed over death of Royalburn butcher
Drug-driver jailed over death of Royalburn butcher
The family of a man killed by a drug-driver in a head-on collision have urged the offender to take responsibility and become a man of “honour, grit and strength”.
Owner appeals after dog ruled menacing
Owner appeals after dog ruled menacing
The owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier that attacked a collie in Queenstown says it had never previously been aggressive.
Insignia case first in South
Insignia case first in South
A judge has told a Northland man caught wearing a Crips gang insignia in Queenstown it is up to him to persuade politicians the gang patch ban is wrong.
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Departing leaders praise strong local community
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Departing leaders praise strong local community
High-profile Salvation Army couple, Captains Andrew and Ruth Wilson, leave town at Christmas for Wellington after six action-packed years in Queenstown.
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Councillors ‘never’ saw full plans
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Councillors ‘never’ saw full plans
A Queenstown Lakes district councillor says elected members have never seen a complete set of plans for Queenstown’s now-notorious arterial road.
Alliance’s seating plan has ‘gone mad’
Alliance’s seating plan has ‘gone mad’
In delivering Queenstown’s controversial soon-to-open arterial road project, the Alliance appears to have gone for a world record for the number of seats/benches it can cram around an intersection.
Regional plan still the real deal
Regional plan still the real deal
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers remains confident his council, and Central Otago District Council, remain frontrunners to sign a regional deal with the government, even if the goalposts have shifted.
Duplexes planned for trust
Duplexes planned for trust
Another 16 properties are planned for the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust, to be delivered by Hanley’s Farm developer RCL Henley Downs Ltd.
Glenorchy’s Winterstellar recognition
Glenorchy’s Winterstellar recognition
Tahuna Glenorchy’s just been announced as the inaugural ‘Winterstellar Astronomical Site’ (WAS).
Horne Creek stone bridge damaged, again
Horne Creek stone bridge damaged, again
A motorist has made their way on to Santa’s naughty list following an incident in Queenstown’s CBD on November 30.
Second school extension closer
Second school extension closer
Ministry of Education (MoE) appears receptive to extending Wakatipu High for a second time to deal with looming capacity constraints.
Objectors muzzled: Resident lobby groups barred from speaking at council public forum
Objectors muzzled: Resident lobby groups barred from speaking at council public forum
Gibbston residents fighting plans to fast-track 900 houses in the valley are "surprised and shocked" they’ve been barred from speaking at the public forum session of today’s full Queenstown council...