Pink in the Rink returns to arena
Pink in the Rink returns to arena
Raising breast cancer awareness, two local women’s ice hockey teams of 10 will battle it out in a social game at the Queenstown Ice Arena next Thursday at 6.15pm.
Science students will be in their element
Science students will be in their element
Five Wakatipu High year 13 students are attending the prestigious 67th London International Youth Science Forum from July 19 till August 1.
Veteran cyclist sets milestones
Veteran cyclist sets milestones
He might be 72, but Queenstown endurance cyclist Geoff Hunt is still tracking well during several iconic races in the United States this year.
La fete nationale
La fete nationale
Vive la France.
Rehoming Happiness House
Rehoming Happiness House
Anyone with ideas on where Queenstown community support centre Happiness House could move to is invited to a think-tank session at Sherwood next Thursday at 6pm.
From Arrowtown to the Pacific
From Arrowtown to the Pacific
Arrowtown's Selma Roberts is going places with the New Zealand Army Reserve Force.
Light comp
Light comp
Arrowtown’s Post Office has been named the inaugural winner of the village’s ‘Light Up to Linger Longer’ winter window displays.
GM winging her way back
GM winging her way back
She's come full circle.
Bar humming with Texas vibes
Bar humming with Texas vibes
Luke Lawson, a young Texas ranch hand, went chasing whispers of gold in a place called New Zealand.
Back with a bang
Back with a bang
Arrowtown's Malik Boatwright led the charge in another outstanding weekend of results by local riders in the UCI downhill world cup in Europe.
Junior riders returning to worlds
Junior riders returning to worlds
Two Wakatipu Pony Club riders will again be representing New Zealand at next month’s under-18 world champs in the equestrian discipline of Mounted Games.
Wintry laps
Wintry laps
For hardy swimmers, The RealNZ Whakatipu Legend’s winter swim is on again this Saturday in Queenstown Bay.
Amped to win last home game
Amped to win last home game
With the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side playing their last home game this season tomorrow against Upper Clutha, coach Tom Cunningham has two messages for his troops.
Wild’s last games
Wild’s last games
The Wakatipu Wild women’s ice hockey team plays season-ending games against Canterbury Inferno in Christchurch this weekend.
Simon sweeps the pool
Simon sweeps the pool
Queenstown 8-ball pool player Simon Singleton is a record-breaker.
Earlier plan aborted
Earlier plan aborted
Predating current plans, Auckland-based Shundi Group spent years battling for consent to build a luxury hotel on this site after buying it for $10.5m in 2016.
Warning over 'freezing fog' in Kawerau Gorge
Warning over 'freezing fog' in Kawerau Gorge
Motorists are being warned to watch out for freezing fog and icy roads on a chilly start to the day in Queenstown and Central Otago.
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Scammers dupe shoppers with fake Arrowtown business
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Scammers dupe shoppers with fake Arrowtown business
Online shoppers are being duped by a fake Arrowtown business, which is believed to be the brainchild of Netherlands-based scammers.
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Creditors $6.9m out of pocket after liquidation
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Creditors $6.9m out of pocket after liquidation
A Queenstown company once involved in the construction of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium has left creditors nearly $7 million out of pocket 15 years after entering liquidation.
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Michelin puts resort on dining map
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Michelin puts resort on dining map
Bringing the Michelin Guide to New Zealand has put Queenstown on the map as ‘‘the’’ dining destination in the country, Roki Collection general manager Steve McAteer says.
Will Queenstown’s congestion deter visitors?
FRUSTRATION’S growing at delays in reopening a central Queenstown through road that’s causing gridlock on the nearby Gorge Rd arterial. Robins Rd's been shut since January - a partial reopening was scheduled for April, but that's been pushed to August, while the full road won't reopen till September. NZSki boss Paul Anderson says the resulting lengthy traffic delays are have huge effects on visitors and he fears many won't return.