Chef ‘speechless’ over award of two Michelin stars
A Queenstown restaurant officially holds the title of New Zealand’s best eatery after being awarded two Michelin stars.
Special Michelin honour for Queenstown restaurant
Special Michelin honour for Queenstown restaurant
Two tasting menus at Essence in Queenstown stood out to Michelin inspectors.
Four vehicles involved in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash
Four vehicles involved in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash
One person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries after a four-vehicle crash between Glenorchy and Queenstown yesterday.
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Future still unclear for crib on Crown land
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Future still unclear for crib on Crown land
The future of a long-standing private Kinloch crib, sitting on Crown land, remains up in the air.
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Land bought up by open-space advocate
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Land bought up by open-space advocate
A Queenstown farmer, who is also a district councillor, has bought more rural Gibbston land to shut it off from development and teach people about the area’s history.
Chairlift opens at Coronet to kick season off
Chairlift opens at Coronet to kick season off
Skiers ride the main chairlift at Coronet Peak skifield.
Two seriously injured in crash
Two seriously injured in crash
Two people with serious injuries were flown to Dunedin Hospital after a crash near Queenstown at the weekend.
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Tourism operators back contentious Conservation Amendment Bill
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Tourism operators back contentious Conservation Amendment Bill
A coalition of leading tourism operators says New Zealand’s new tourism export target is ‘‘unachievable’’ unless the country’s conservation management system is overhauled urgently.
Road reopens after five injured in Kawarau Bridge crash
Road reopens after five injured in Kawarau Bridge crash
Five people are injured following a crash at Kawarau Bridge on State Highway 6 / Gibbston Highway this morning.
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Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone
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Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone
One of Queenstown’s longest-serving food stallholders hopes recent talks with council staff will lead to a better outcome for everyone.
Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’
Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’
A 9.9% average rates rise is locked in for the Queenstown Lakes district after councillors unanimously approved the 2026-27 annual plan on Thursday.
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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’
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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’
One of the Queenstown Lakes’ most prolific developers has stepped down from his company ‘‘for health reasons’’.
Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona
Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona
Cardrona turned on a bluebird day for the opening of its alpine resort, two weeks after originally planned.
Councillor’s reserve reservations
Councillor’s reserve reservations
Local councillor Matt Wong believes it is the council’s duty to protect reserves, and the likes of Guy Hingston’s roading project "should normally go through a very stringent consultation process...
Lot 6 land row heads back to court
Lot 6 land row heads back to court
Property developer Remarkables Park (RPL) is appealing a Land Valuation Tribunal decision despite its finding the company’s been underpaid for land, known as Lot 6.
Cable car webinar
Cable car webinar
Southern Infrastructure is hosting a free online webinar on July 6 for Whakatipu residents to learn more about its proposed Queenstown Cable Car project.
LOTR fandom film
LOTR fandom film
An independent short film, exploring "grief, belonging and the power of community through the lens of The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) fandom", will be shot in Queenstown in late October.
Michelin stars
Michelin stars
Some Whakatipu restaurants may be on tenterhooks before the country’s first Michelin-starred eateries are announced this coming Monday night.
AI is rewriting travel — we should help build it
AI is rewriting travel — we should help build it
Tourism and travel are in the middle of one of the most significant periods of change the industry has seen in decades.
St John stalwart gains recognition
St John stalwart gains recognition
Arrowtowner Kelvin Perriman’s 35 years’ service to St John — now almost 37 years — was recognised at its recent district awards night in Cromwell.