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".
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.
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.
Reuben ready to hunt for wins
Reuben ready to hunt for wins
A tougher training regime has Queenstown pro cyclist Reuben Thompson firing on all cylinders as he prepares for what he hopes will be his best season yet.
Medal winners show mettle
Medal winners show mettle
There must be easier ways to win sporting medals.
Locals help secure win
Locals help secure win
Queenstown ice hockey players have helped the New Zealand under-20 ice hockey team win gold in the division 3 group A world champs in Turkey.
‘Millbrook quality in heart of Arrowtown’
‘Millbrook quality in heart of Arrowtown’
"It's basically a Millbrook-quality home in the middle of the historic zone in Arrowtown."
Ngāi Tahu settlement ‘created a legacy that inspires us all’: PM
Ngāi Tahu settlement ‘created a legacy that inspires us all’: PM
Ngāi Tahu’s Treaty settlement has allowed it to flourish and become a driving force in the country’s economy, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.
Star power completes southern celebrations
Star power completes southern celebrations
The South’s official Waitangi Day commemorations, held in Queenstown this year, featured performances, political discussion, food and — in a very Queenstown move — some Hollywood star power.
Resort’s housing needs acknowledged
Resort’s housing needs acknowledged
"Build more houses" is Minister for the South Island James Meager’s solution to Queenstown’s housing issues.
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Woes of deteriorating Queenstown treatment plant laid bare
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Woes of deteriorating Queenstown treatment plant laid bare
The clearest picture of the dire state of a failing Queenstown wastewater treatment plant has been revealed in hundreds of pages of evidence released by the Environment Court, Hamish MacLean...
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Inspector had walk through effluent at troubled Queenstown plant
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Inspector had walk through effluent at troubled Queenstown plant
An investigator has described wading through a river of effluent in her gumboots in a dossier of evidence damning the state of a failing Queenstown wastewater treatment plant.
Queenstown fuels Otago building boom
Queenstown fuels Otago building boom
Otago is the only region with a rise in homes built last year, bucking a trend of plummeting new builds elsewhere in the country.
International recognition protects dark sky sanctuary
International recognition protects dark sky sanctuary
A heavenly veil of protection has been cast over a vast expanse of sky at the head of Lake Wakatipu.