In a week when a major commuter route was clogged with rush-hour traffic, an active transport advocate is urging residents to share a car at least once a week to "keep Queenstown moving".

Fire put a sudden stop this week to what was potentially the longest continuous run of any cinema in the world. Debbie Porteous gives a potted history of a picture palace.

The decision on whether a McDonald’s will be opening in Wānaka is expected to be released next week.