Queenstown

Cyclist dies on popular Queenstown track

A cyclist has died after collapsing on a popular bike track near Queenstown.

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ORC response ‘not good enough’

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ORC response ‘not good enough’

Councillors say it is "not good enough" that Otago's environmental regulator still cannot pass judgement on the quality of wastewater being dumped into the Shotover River.

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Tour of NZ charity cycle race riders stunned by scenery

Former Tour de France rider Julian Dean during the final stage of the Tour of New Zealand charity...

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Tour of NZ charity cycle race riders stunned by scenery

The 120 riders who completed the Tour of New Zealand charity cycle race near Queenstown yesterday had "ridden through paradise", its founder says.

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Treated wastewater discharge plan ‘done deal’ at briefing

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Treated wastewater discharge plan ‘done deal’ at briefing

The Queenstown Lakes District Council needed a legal letter from its airport company to strengthen the case for invoking emergency powers to directly discharge treated wastewater.

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Queenstown institution sold to major player

Gary Livesey, left, and Steve Ward have sold The World Bar and Yonder. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

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Queenstown institution one of two bars sold to major player

Two of Queenstown’s last independently-owned hospitality venues have been sold to a chain.

Gorge trail ready to ride

The Kimi-akau Bridge, part of the Shotover Gorge Trail, which opens on Sunday. PHOTO: WILL NELSON...

Gorge trail ready to ride

The Shotover Gorge Trail opens today after what the Queenstown Trails Trust calls seven years of "blood, sweat and tears".

Snow buzz already building

Coronet Peak assistant ski area manager Christine Law has some fun in the snow on Tuesday. PHOTO:...

Snow buzz already building

Cool your jets.

Irish tourism honcho’s huge warning

Failte Ireland chief executive Paul Kelly in Queenstown last week. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Irish tourism honcho’s huge warning

With the government’s new focus on more and more visitors to boost the economy, an international tourism leader is warning it needs to be managed growth.

Stars align for retired astronomer

Professor Brian Boyle at his Antimony observatory and vineyard in Gibbston. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Stars align for retired astronomer

Queenstowners should be delighted a Scottish astronomer retired early from his professional life in Australia.

Building skills and bonds

Women’s Shed Queenstown students, from left, Xanthe Wills, Kirsty Brace and Hannah O’Connell show...

Building skills and bonds

The founder of Women’s Shed Queenstown still gets a kick out of watching her students’ confidence on "scary" power tools grow.

Calling for culinary creations

New Arrowtown Autumn Festival coordinator Vanessa Williams. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

Calling for culinary creations

It's time to let your creative juices go wild.

Learning cultural responsiveness

Pictured with guest speaker Dr Melanie Riwai Couch, third right, are, from left, Queenstown...

Learning cultural responsiveness

More than 300 local teachers recently congregated in Wakatipu High’s gym to learn how to improve the achievements of their Māori students and their sense of belonging.