71 cases of measles in SDHB area
A total of 71 people have been diagnosed with measles in the Southern District Health Board area.
Tracey Roxburgh
QLDC candidate to think on recount
QLDC candidate to think on recount
Queenstown Lakes District Council candidate Glyn Lewers says he does not want to make a decision about asking for a re-count "while the blood's pumping" and will take the weekend to mull it over.
Campus dairy development picks up national award
Campus dairy development picks up national award
A Dunedin campus dairy has been labelled a "superb project" by Architectural Designers New Zealand chief executive Gregory Watts.
More innovation needed to build houses 'smarter and cheaper'
More innovation needed to build houses 'smarter and cheaper'
ASB'S chief economist says the country needs to focus on how we build houses to make them more affordable long-term.
'Thumbs Up' signatures climb
'Thumbs Up' signatures climb
A petition established by a Gibbston film-maker last year urging the Government to introduce a compulsory labelling system on all food and drink packaging in New Zealand is gathering steam.
Housing area named for miner
Housing area named for miner
The Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust's largest development to date, in Arrowtown, will be called Tewa Banks and designed by JTB Architects.
One vote separates QLDC hopefuls; coin toss possible
One vote separates QLDC hopefuls; coin toss possible
When they say "every vote counts" they are not joking.
Final twist in Queenstown nailbiter
Final twist in Queenstown nailbiter
The nailbiting race for Queenstown's final council seat has taken another turn this afternoon.
Marina opening expected next month
Marina opening expected next month
Lakes Marina Projects is on track to open the Frankton Marina in the middle of November.
Fence-jumper breaches airport security
Fence-jumper breaches security at Queenstown Airport
A person has been detained by police following a security breach at Queenstown Airport this afternoon.
Alleged stabbing case postponed
Alleged stabbing case postponed
A case involving a man accused of stabbing two people in Queenstown in August has been pushed back to give his defence lawyer time to access evidence.
Judge tells Aussie to behave or go home to mother
Judge tells Aussie to behave or go home to mother
An Australian waiter was told by a district court judge if he was not able to behave himself in New Zealand he should "go home and be looked after by your mother''.
Case against stabbing accused pushed back
Case against stabbing accused pushed back
A case involving a man accused of stabbing two people in Queenstown in August has been pushed back to give his defence lawyer time to access evidence.
Firefighters at airport earn qualifications
Firefighters at airport earn qualifications
Queenstown Airport has virtually trebled the number of rescue firefighters in the past two years, and last month it almost doubled the number of those qualified to be deputy crew chiefs.
60 years' service celebrated
60 years' service celebrated
Tonight in Queenstown, Bob Robertson’s unprecedented service to the resort’s volunteer fire brigade will be acknowledged during the brigade’s annual awards.
Bleak prospects for creditors
Bleak prospects for creditors
A Queenstown-based residential construction company that went into liquidation in March owes more than $2.3 million.
'Completely reckless': Company owner owes nearly $1m
'Completely reckless': Company owner owes nearly $1m
A liquidator has slammed a former Queenstowner, labelling him “completely reckless” as he prepares to report him to the Companies Office.
Hospital build news welcomed
Hospital build news welcomed
News an independent $20 million surgical hospital is expected to open in Queenstown in about two years has been welcomed in the resort.
New hospital for Queenstown
New hospital for Queenstown
A new hospital for Queenstown is expected to be open by late 2021.
Boult conflict of interest report to be presented at council meeting
Boult conflict of interest report to be presented at council meeting
A report will be presented to Thursday's full Queenstown Lakes District Council meeting in Queenstown - the last for this triennium - following an elected member conduct committee hearing yesterday.