Arrowtown’s evolution prompts upgrade
Arrowtown’s evolution prompts upgrade
The evolution of Arrowtown has led to a new promotional website for the village.
Golf classic chips in for charity
Golf classic chips in for charity
For the second year, Queenstown Golf Club has paired up with a charity for its prestigious Skyline-sponsored pairs tournament at its Kelvin Heights course this weekend.
Ten out of 10 ain’t bad for 82-year-old athlete
Ten out of 10 ain’t bad for 82-year-old athlete
Call it a perfect 10.
‘Put your money where your mouth is’
‘Put your money where your mouth is’
An ultra-marathon runner is calling on Queenstowners to join his effort to raise $1million for a men’s mental health charity by running the length of New Zealand — twice.
New apartment complex on the block in Frankton
New apartment complex on the block in Frankton
Safari Group last week launched its first post-Covid apartment complex in Queenstown — its fifth here and its fourth in Frankton’s Remarkables Park.
Shotover Rise’s gateway subdivision
Shotover Rise’s gateway subdivision
Queenstown's Fowler Homes franchisee’s co-developing 14 home-and-income properties in one of the Whakatipu Basin’s most centrally located spots.
Missing hiker located near Queenstown
Missing hiker located near Queenstown
Queenstown police have located the Nepalese hiker who had not been seen since yesterday morning.
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Legal action after dining charges hiked
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Legal action after dining charges hiked
Queenstown hospitality businesses are launching legal action over Queenstown Lakes District Council’s al fresco dining charges.
Wastewater plant challenges continue
Wastewater plant challenges continue
The Shotover wastewater treatment plant is once again in the spotlight.
Crown Range Rd delays, closures
Crown Range Rd delays, closures
The Crown Range Road will have traffic delays and will also be closed for a period over the next three weeks, as work is under way to clear several slips along the alpine pass.
Olympians lend support to rowing project
Olympians lend support to rowing project
Olympic rowing royalty made a flying visit to Queenstown last week to lend their support to a local fundraiser.
Marathon a success despite flight problems
Marathon a success despite flight problems
As Queenstown braced itself to host the 10th edition of its marathon, high winds creating ‘‘severe wind shear’’ at the resort's airport forced the diversion of eight inbound flights.
Queenstown hotelier admits fisheries breach
Queenstown hotelier admits fisheries breach
A prominent Queenstown hotelier has admitted to breaching fisheries rules by operating ‘heli-crayfish’ excursions to Fiordland for high-paying guests.
Rescue underway after Queenstown fall
Rescue underway after Queenstown fall
Emergency services are attempting to reach a person who slipped five metres down a muddy and inaccessible bank in Queenstown.
Two injured in Gibbston Valley crash
Two injured in Gibbston Valley crash
Two people are injured, one seriously, after a crash on State Highway 6 in the Gibbston Valley, near Queenstown.
Flight cancellations fail to stop Queenstown Marathon runners
Flight cancellations fail to stop Queenstown Marathon runners
An Auckland runner racing to get to the Queenstown Marathon start line, after spending last night in Christchurch, completed the race - albeit unofficially.
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Fears visitor fee rise will deter tourists
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Fears visitor fee rise will deter tourists
A warning has gone out about the increasing number of fees being levied on tourists, with fears it may drive them away.
Woman bitten, pushed down stairs in tourist couple’s row
Woman bitten, pushed down stairs in tourist couple’s row
A tourist couple’s argument in Queenstown ended with a man biting his partner and pushing her down the stairs, a court has heard.
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Fundraising efforts in honour of father
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Fundraising efforts in honour of father
Tomorrow's Queenstown Marathon will be a particularly poignant experience for one family.
Arrest after armed police call-out in Frankton
Arrest after armed police call-out in Frankton
Armed police arrested a Queenstown man after he was reportedly seen with a weapon earlier today.