Banging drum for Snow Machine
Banging drum for Snow Machine
Queenstown's Snow Machine music fest has a new backing band.
Steps towards self-sustainability
Steps towards self-sustainability
From small beginnings, Queenstown kaupapa Maori organisation Mana Tahuna’s just established a commercial arm.
‘Exceptional service’ awarded
‘Exceptional service’ awarded
The developers of Glenorchy’s high-end Blanket Bay received a surprise gift on the day of the lodge’s 25th birthday this week.
Many hands made light work at hospital
Many hands made light work at hospital
Queenstown's Lakes District Hospital’s just enjoyed some long-overdue TLC.
The evolution of Blanket Bay
The evolution of Blanket Bay
Americans Pauline and Tom Tusher this week hosted a function at Glenorchy’s Blanket Bay to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of their lodge — regarded as the South Island’s first ‘super lodge’ — in 1999.
Stepping it up for KiwiHarvest
Stepping it up for KiwiHarvest
A Queenstowner who volunteers for food waste charity KiwiHarvest is taking his support a step further — or many steps further — come February.
Glenorchy’s ready to giddy up
Glenorchy’s ready to giddy up
Glenorchy's prepping to welcome about 3000 punters next year at its world-famous-in-the-Whakatipu race day.
Stepping up — and out
Stepping up — and out
No one will enjoy putting their feet up on New Year’s Day more than Arrowtowner Jo Booker.
Supporting cause with big Queenstown link
Supporting cause with big Queenstown link
A world-leading medical research institute with strong Queenstown links has a newly formed local supporters’ group.
Quinn’s greatest gift and legacy
Quinn’s greatest gift and legacy
Former Queenstowner Quinn McIntyre’s tragic death earlier this year has resulted in a huge gift for his family — knowledge.
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.