Queenstown

Wednesday, Wed, 14 MayMay 2025

Head tenants proving a ‘law unto themselves’

Head tenants proving a ‘law unto themselves’

When it comes to rental accommodation issues, the most complaints Queenstown’s Citizens Advice Bureau receives relate to head tenants — which they’re powerless to do anything about.

Two hurt in Kingston Rd crash

Two people have been injured after a crash on State Highway 6 near the Kawarau Falls area today.

Cleaners spot an opening

Aaron and Bridget Murphy with Partners in Grime’s new window cleaning van. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Cleaners spot an opening

A Queenstown home services company has made its window-cleaning operation a stand-alone business.

Bid fails to move festival to resort’s CBD

An aerial view of the Remarkables Park. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Bid fails to move festival to resort’s CBD

Despite high-level support, Snow Machine’s owner has failed in is bid to host his music festival in the CBD-adjacent Recreation Ground.

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Firm taken to court over ‘referral fee’ allegedly owed

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Firm taken to court over ‘referral fee’ allegedly owed

A former Bayleys agent has taken the company to court for allegedly reneging on his share of the commission on a $30 million Frankton land sale.

Queenstown tenant’s renting ‘hell’

Former tenant Vanessa Estupinan. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Queenstown tenant’s renting ‘hell’

After living in Queenstown for almost three years, a migrant from Ecuador says she has left town due to her bad experiences as a tenant.

Man remains critical after Queenstown balcony fall

The latest rating valuations for the Whakatipu, based on a property’s likely sale price last...

Man remains critical after Queenstown balcony fall

A man remains in a critical condition following a fall from a broken balcony at a Queenstown address last weekend.

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After 40 years, Miner’s Band play last hurrah

The Arrow Miners Band (from left) Joe Guise, Lyn Jefcoate, Peter Doyle, Barbara Kerr, Cheryl...

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After 40 years, Miner’s Band play last hurrah

The Arrow Miners Band have officially disbanded.

Sports noms haul for Queenstowners

Queenstowners included in the nominees for this year’s Central Otago Sports Awards include,...

Sports noms haul for Queenstowners

The Whakatipu is well represented in the finalist list for this year’s Central Otago Sports Awards.

Promoting Bitcoin bit by bit

Promoting Bitcoin bit by bit

Making Queenstown Bitcoin-friendly is the aim of a new community-led initiative.

Personalising Arrowtown’s war dead

Denise Heckler with Arrowtown’s new WWI memorial panel on Soldiers Hill. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Personalising Arrowtown’s war dead

A passionate Arrowtowner, Denise Heckler got the idea for a memorial panel remembering Arrowtown’s WW1 victims when she saw a panel beside the Glenorchy Hall several years ago.

Festival head-turners

Members of the Remarkable Men’s Ballet, from left, Irik Anderson, Steve Kay, Jim Curry, Uan...

Festival head-turners

It's an Arrowtown Autumn Festival first.

Plays sure to raise a laugh

Caitlin Rivers, left, and Jane Robertson preparing to appear in next week’s Pint-Sized Plays....

Plays sure to raise a laugh

A short attention span is all you need for some of the best theatrical entertainment you’ll see.

Cooking up a fundraiser

Junior Stampede ice hockey players, from left, Blake Campbell, 16, Noah Reid, 15, and Maddon...

Cooking up a fundraiser

Queenstown's future ice hockey stars are taking over an iconic Arrowtown business tomorrow, to help cover the costs of their 2025 season.

Ride chasing huge target for Reece

The late Reece McDonald pictured during last year’s annual Chopper Bike Ride. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Ride chasing huge target for Reece

There'll be an integral part of the annual Chopper Bike Ride missing from next month’s 230km grunt from Queenstown to Invercargill, but participants will be carrying him with them.

Bringing fire to the ice

Pictured at Queenstown Ice Arena last week are, back row, from left, Ice Blacks equipment manager...

Bringing fire to the ice

You can expect nine Queenstowners to help bring fire to the ice in Dunedin over the next 10 days.

Sarah’s uphill battle

Sarah Douglas on her way to winning her fourth and latest NZ mountain running title at Mt...

Sarah’s uphill battle

At 40, Queenstowner Sarah Douglas is competing again at the New Zealand Mountain Running Championships at Cardrona today, but will need her feet to behave on the day.

DIY course a world-beater

Pictured last Saturday, on the 50th anniversary of the Kelvin Heights course’s official opening...

DIY course a world-beater

When Queenstown Golf Club president John Grant’s wife June teed off to officially open the Kelvin Heights course 50 years ago this month, it marked the completion of arguably the resort’s biggest...

Rural identity calling time on Wakatipu

Rural identity calling time on Wakatipu

With his lifestyle block on the market, one of Queenstown’s last farming identities is about to leave the Wakatipu Basin he’s lived in since 1962.

Accused of abuse on flight

Accused of abuse on flight

A 44-year-old Western Australian woman has landed in court after allegedly abusing and physically assaulting Jetstar crew during a Queenstown to Sydney flight on Monday.

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