Otago Daily Times: Queenstown Lakes

Large fire in central Queenstown

Large fire in central Queenstown

Firefighters battling a huge blaze at a Queenstown building appear to have brought it under control.

Housing development plan

Housing development plan

Approval for a 10-house affordable housing development in Arrowtown could be given by the Queenstown Lakes District Council as early as the end of next month.

Questions over death of climber

Questions over death of climber

Experienced Wanaka mountain guide Mike Roberts has spoken out about the ''emotionally distraught'' experience of trying, unsuccessfully, to rescue a Taiwanese climber who collapsed on Lhotse, the world's fourth-highest mountain.

Changes for waste group

The Upper Clutha Recycling and Environment Society (UCRES), which runs Wanaka Wastebusters, has had a ''substantial facelift'', including a name change and an increased governance role.

Queenstown thrill in global top 10

Queenstown thrill in global top 10

It's always great to experience a new location in a unique way.

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