Lunch cash makes splash
Lunch cash makes splash
Queenstown-headquartered Colliers Otago’s splashed $160,000 among five community organisations following a fundraising luncheon earlier this year.
Launch event for singles club
Launch event for singles club
Two Arrrowtowners have started a Whakatipu singles club for 30-and-overs that kicks off with a launch event on December 4.
All abuzz about beekeeping
All abuzz about beekeeping
There's a growing buzz around a Queenstown-based club, formed a year ago.
Big refresh for iconic brand
Big refresh for iconic brand
In a landmark week for global jewellery chain Michael Hill, its long-established Queenstown CBD store has been transformed into its first new-concept New Zealand store.
Tourism business gongs
Tourism business gongs
Two Queenstown tourism businesses scooped huge awards last week.
Vassalos remains undefeated in Muay Thai ring
Vassalos remains undefeated in Muay Thai ring
Queenstown's Jules Vassalos is quickly making a name for herself.
Queenstown’s Hart in the game
Queenstown’s Hart in the game
Queenstown cricketer Toby Hart is now one of a very rare breed.
Cricketer sparking her fire
Cricketer sparking her fire
At 17, Queenstowner Abby Fookes has achieved the next milestone in her cricketing career, making the Otago Women’s A side.
‘Amazing honour’ for evergreen cricketer
‘Amazing honour’ for evergreen cricketer
Queenstowner John Cushen was recently made an honorary member of the Otago Cricket Association (OCA) for his remarkable contribution to the sport in his home province and further afield.
Empty section looking for a home
Empty section looking for a home
Among all the homes for sale at Bayleys’ mega-auction in Queenstown tomorrow is a rare gem — a vacant section in the resort’s high-end Aspen Grove subdivision right below Fernhill.
Plum industrial site under hammer
Plum industrial site under hammer
It's thought a rare Queenstown industrial property going to auction will attract a lot of interest due to its many attributes.
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$100m injection for mine
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$100m injection for mine
Santana Minerals has revealed plans to spend another $100million on its open pit mine in Central Otago so it can extract gold faster than previously planned.
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Trail offers challenging new cycling experience
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Trail offers challenging new cycling experience
The newest cycle trail in the South was officially opened yesterday.
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Race called off over lack of entries
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Race called off over lack of entries
The revamped Goldrush multi-adventure race in Central Otago — planned for next year — has been canned, with the organiser saying multisport appears to be on its last legs.
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Council wants waste-to-energy plant removed from fast-track process
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Council wants waste-to-energy plant removed from fast-track process
The Waimate District Council is calling on the government to cut the controversial Project Kea from the Fast-track Approvals Bill process.
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Mini pub brings luck of the Irish to Central
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Mini pub brings luck of the Irish to Central
Willow Jeffery has brought a Roxburgh business back to Roxburgh, adding her own entrepreneurial twist.
Duty manager stole $20,000 from pub
Duty manager stole $20,000 from pub
The duty manager at a Catlins pub who swindled more than $20,000 from her employer did it because she was worried she would ‘‘lose everything’’.
Rockfall clearance continues on West Coast highway
Rockfall clearance continues on West Coast highway
Work restarted to clear dangerously large and unstable rocks high above State Highway 6 in Westland this morning after rain made conditions treacherous.
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Fine weather brings attractive insects, good river levels
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Fine weather brings attractive insects, good river levels
Fine days this week have improved river conditions throughout the region.
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Road’s reinstatement yet to be determined
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Road’s reinstatement yet to be determined
One of the most stunning stretches of coastal highway in Otago will not reopen anytime soon.