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Queenstown tour owner 'yelling and erratic'
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Queenstown tour owner 'yelling and erratic'
A multimillion-dollar, award-winning Queenstown tourist operator had to call in lawyers after staff complaints of a "toxic" culture.
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Giving it their all
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Giving it their all
Hundreds of Upper Clutha primary school children descended on the Junior Challenge course in Wanaka yesterday, cheered on by large crowds of parents, grandparents, volunteers and other spectators.
Grateful cyclist glad to return
Grateful cyclist glad to return
Nothing will stop veteran triathlete Lindsey Dey getting to the Challenge Wānaka starting line tomorrow — not even an accident just over 12 months ago which left him with a broken arm, ribs and...
Relocation efforts help repopulate valley
Relocation efforts help repopulate valley
A group of 18 takahē flew the nest this week, as they were welcomed to a new home near Queenstown.
Cuts urged after ‘unsustainable’ demand
Cuts urged after ‘unsustainable’ demand
Residents around Lake Hayes are being ordered to cut their water use after "unsustainable" demand on the network this month.
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Mayor files request to get clarity on spending
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Mayor files request to get clarity on spending
The Invercargill City Council has spent almost $2million on contractors and consultants since the beginning of this financial year — and the mayor is not happy about it.
Focus turns to recovery of wildlife after peninsula fire
Focus turns to recovery of wildlife after peninsula fire
Eleven days after fire began to destroy everything in its path on the Tiwai Peninsula earlier this month, the fire is officially out.
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Library service hub only a few weeks off
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Library service hub only a few weeks off
A new service "hub" at Oamaru Public Library will begin next month as part of the Waitaki District Council’s transformation phase as unease in the community about the changes continues.
Outgoing regional councillor’s fears over environmental degradation
Outgoing regional councillor’s fears over environmental degradation
Outgoing regional councillor Alexa Forbes is highly concerned Queenstown’s infrastructure is not keeping up with surging population growth, resulting in harsh impacts on the environment.
Buyer ban reboot tipped
Buyer ban reboot tipped
A high-profile Queenstown real estate agent believes the National-led coalition government will lift the foreign buyer ban for properties worth a minimum of about $5million.
NZ Open scores McCaw
NZ Open scores McCaw
All Blacks great Richie McCaw and ex-world number one tennis player Ash Barty headline a galaxy of sporting greats named as ambassadors for the 104th New Zealand Open golf tournament teeing off at...
We’re spinning his wheels
We’re spinning his wheels
He waited till he was 53 before coming to New Zealand and Queenstown, but expect colourful American venture capitalist, writer and TV host Alex Roy — famous for breaking the New York City to Los...
No fanfare for Mahu Whenua milestone
No fanfare for Mahu Whenua milestone
One of the jewels in the Queenstown Lakes’ conservation crown quietly passed a significant milestone last week without any fuss.
School heart of community
School heart of community
Over 10 years, Queenstown’s Shotover Primary School’s grown to become the heart of the Shotover Country community.
Robin rules freeride roost
Robin rules freeride roost
Four months ago, freeride mountain biker Robin Goomes nailed her biggest result when she took out the first women’s title at the famous Red Bull Rampage in the United States.
School bike bus rolls in
School bike bus rolls in
Arthurs Point kids are welcoming in the new school year with a new option for getting to school.
Show-and-tell on rare albatross
Show-and-tell on rare albatross
An artist is presenting a conservation talk and exhibition in Queenstown on February 24 spotlighting one of the world’s biggest birds, the majestic southern royal albatross, and their inhospitable...
Festival seeks community connection
Festival seeks community connection
Queenstown's third annual WellFest is an opportunity for residents to connect with their community in nature, its organiser says.
Workshops for community groups
Workshops for community groups
A new initiative supporting Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago community organisations is holding two free workshops to help up-skill them.
Hurling cup home at last
Hurling cup home at last
After three painful losses on the trot, Queenstown Hurling convincingly beat visitors Canterbury GAA last Saturday to recapture the Ian Flanagan Cup.