Anniversary of death marked
The family of a beloved Queenstown detective, who died 20 years ago this week, remain indebted to the community for its support.
Alliance on notice
Alliance on notice
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers says he’s keeping a "watching brief" on a critical CBD stormwater upgrade, that’s already months behind schedule.
On the ‘road to nowhere’
On the ‘road to nowhere’
More than three years after the first sod was turned, Queenstown’s notorious ‘road to nowhere’ will, as of today, be officially open — though it’s still not quite finished.
Death referred to coroner
Death referred to coroner
The death of a woman at a Queenstown Hill property last weekend is not being treated as suspicious.
Remembering Travis 20 years on
Remembering Travis 20 years on
The family of a beloved Queenstown detective, who died 20 years ago, remain indebted to the community’s support.
Pet lodge doomed
Pet lodge doomed
It looks like ministerial approval in November for the intensified development of Queenstown’s Ladies Mile, with up to 2400 residences at higher densities, has claimed its first victim — a pet...
Empty wing ‘heartbreaking’
Empty wing ‘heartbreaking’
Wakatipu Care Trust’s Michael White, who’s leading the charge for a local hospice and respite/palliative care centre, says it’s "heartbreaking" the former 36-room Lake Wakatipu Care Centre remains...
New CEO ‘energised and excited’
New CEO ‘energised and excited’
Though Technology Queenstown’s (TQ) charged with creating a billion-dollar tech sector to diversify the resort’s tourism-dependent economy, the development agency’s inaugural CEO’s not daunted by...
Waitangi commemorations
Waitangi commemorations
Queenstown's hosting the South’s official Waitangi Day commemorations next Thursday.
‘Challenging’ arterial bypass road open to traffic
‘Challenging’ arterial bypass road open to traffic
More than three years after the first sod was turned, traffic is flowing on the first stage of Queenstown's long-awaited arterial bypass road.
Congestion charge considered for Queenstown tourists
Congestion charge considered for Queenstown tourists
Queenstown's mayor has been talking to the government about the option of a congestion charge on tourists driving around town.
Hud’s huge Queenstown gallops
Hud’s huge Queenstown gallops
Since shifting to Queenstown in 1969, Hudson Turnbull has lived a very varied life, including serving two terms on council where he left a mark.
Gallery shares artist’s joy
Gallery shares artist’s joy
Esteemed Kiwi artist Fiona Pardington’s excitement at being selected to represent New Zealand at the prestigious Venice Biennale, in Italy, is being shared by a Queenstown gallery.
Wise future for Queenstown food waste
Wise future for Queenstown food waste
Michael Sly’s turning our visitors’ waste into the community’s gain.
Saddle up for ‘on yer bike’ month
Saddle up for ‘on yer bike’ month
Expect to see many more bikers than usual on Whakatipu roads and trails next month as part of the nationwide Aotearoa Bike Challenge (ABC).
Combining artistic talents
Combining artistic talents
A unique collaboration, curated by one of Queenstown’s cultural doyennes, will provide a treat for eyes and ears tonight.
Jam-packed sister city exchange
Jam-packed sister city exchange
Queenstown's 30-years-plus sister city relationship with Aspen in the United States was highlighted this month with a visit by 12 Wakatipu High students.
Capturing the essence of Arrowtown
Capturing the essence of Arrowtown
It's time to get snapping.
Bruce the cat is brave at heart
Bruce the cat is brave at heart
He may well go down in hiss-tory.
Bringing Arrowtown’s history to life
Bringing Arrowtown’s history to life
A new string to Arrowtown’s tourism bow has been a labour of love for its creator.