Scholarship winner one to watch
Scholarship winner one to watch
Queenstown's Returned and Services’ Association (RSA) branch has awarded the prestigious annual David Geddes Memorial Scholarship to Wakatipu High 2024 head boy Mason Clarke.
Cats are out of the bag
Cats are out of the bag
QT Community Cats (QTCC) owner-operator Andrea Balona is urging more landlords to allow pet cats in rental pads.
Planting project a reminder of what’s possible
Planting project a reminder of what’s possible
A huge block of native woodlands is taking root in Queenstown.
Yoonae’s a record-breaker
Yoonae’s a record-breaker
Having equalled the women’s yellow-tees course record at Queenstown’s Kelvin Heights in June, local golfer Yoonae Jeong’s gone one better.
Race offers vroom with a view
Race offers vroom with a view
It's one of Queenstown’s longest-running sports events over one of motorsport’s shortest but most scenic routes.
Donald’s magnificent seven
Donald’s magnificent seven
A bat owned by Queenstown "cricket addict" Donald Jackson now has — possibly uniquely in the world — the signatures of seven of the eight highest run-scorers in Test cricket.
Maureen’s gutbusting challenge and a half
Maureen’s gutbusting challenge and a half
If there’s any doubt Christchurch Off-Road Motorcycle Club’s Nutbuster Hard Enduro’s a gutbuster, ask hardened Queenstown skier and long distance runner Maureen Stachowicz.
Fundraiser ‘way more than a run’
Fundraiser ‘way more than a run’
Queenstowner Regan Pearce is preparing to become well-acquainted with the hurt locker this Saturday.
Affordable in Arrowtown
Affordable in Arrowtown
Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s in high-property-value Arrowtown today to open the Queenstown affordable housing trust’s biggest project.
Burnoff ‘got away’ and caused 3ha fire
Burnoff ‘got away’ and caused 3ha fire
A burnoff gone wrong was the cause of a vegetation fire at Waihao Downs on Thursday.
District council on the move to Kelvin St
District council on the move to Kelvin St
The Southland District Council is on the move after sealing the deal on a $3 million building.
Support for proposed parking, road safety measures
Support for proposed parking, road safety measures
Proposed steps to address parking and road safety issues on Stewart Island/Rakiura have received general support from the public.
Organisers pressing on with triathlon
Organisers pressing on with triathlon
The Challenge Wānaka Sports Trust is confident the race has a positive future, confirming it will take place next February.
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Murphy’s Law looming, councillors debate new ‘Murf’ site
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Murphy’s Law looming, councillors debate new ‘Murf’ site
Note this word — "Murf". Ignoring it could be costly.
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Stadium’s staged investment approved
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Stadium’s staged investment approved
A $5.6 million investment package for Molyneux Stadium has been approved by the Central Otago District Council.
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Ultimate vision
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Ultimate vision
Concept plans for the proposed Cromwell Memorial Hall and Events Centre are moving closer to reality.
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Falling levels require stealthy approach
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Falling levels require stealthy approach
Most waters are at a fishable height as they continue to drop.
Organisers appeal to move festival to CBD
Organisers appeal to move festival to CBD
The promoter of Queenstown’s huge Snow Machine music festival admits his event is at risk of being canned, but claims it would be more viable if it was staged downtown at the Recreation Ground.
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Smelter assessing reopening of potline
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Smelter assessing reopening of potline
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is assessing the potential to reopen its fourth potline, which could generate jobs in producing thousands more tonnes of aluminum in Southland.
Touch of Hollywood coming to town
Touch of Hollywood coming to town
Pre-production on the Netflix series being filmed in the Waitaki district next year is full-steam ahead.