Tracey Roxburgh

Epic rescue saves two climbers from Remarkables 'blizzard'

One of the stricken climbers, in blue, is finally reached by members of the Queenstown Alpine...

Epic rescue saves two climbers from Remarkables 'blizzard'

Two under-prepared climbers on The Remarkables were the subject of a rescue mission which spanned more than 12 hours over the weekend.

Queenstown road access delay extended

Queenstown road access delay extended

Queenstown's Fernhillians will have to live without Lake St access for another week or so.

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Access to aggregates a major talking point

Attending the first New Zealand Global Aggregates Information Network meeting in Queenstown...

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Access to aggregates a major talking point

Almost 30 international delegates are hammering out issues in the aggregate and quarrying industry in Queenstown this week, during the first meeting of its kind in New Zealand.

Snow welcomed on mountains, not so much on roads

Downer workers (above) dig out a stranded snow plough on State Highway 87 yesterday morning....

Snow welcomed on mountains, but not so much on roads

While heavy snow caused problems on southern roads at the weekend, the region's skifields would have been happy to have had more.

First stage of Skyline redevelopment open

Looking at Skyliner Enterprise’s new gondola cabins are (from left) Skyline director Grant...

First stage of Skyline redevelopment open

Almost seven years after Skyline Enterprises Ltd first announced plans to undertake one of the largest redevelopments in Queenstown’s history, the first stage has been officially opened.

Fireworks display ‘best ever’

The DFS Winter Fireworks display lights up the Queenstown waterfront last night. PHOTO: JACKIE...

Fireworks display ‘best ever’

Talk about timing.

Back in action

Back in action

While the new gondola system will officially be opened at 9am today, Skyline decided to start spinning the new cabins yesterday afternoon, with the first passengers cruising up Bob’s Peak in style...

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Second ski run opens despite lack of snow

A snowboarder and skier share the newly opened M1 ski area at Coronet Park on Thursday. PHOTO:...

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Second ski run opens despite lack of snow

Coronet Peak ski area manager Nigel Kerr likens the work behind the scenes to get a second trail open as "like driving on an eggshell".

Work finishes on resort’s $66m project

Visiting the new-look Beach St in central Queenstown yesterday afternoon are (from left) Kai Tahu...

Work finishes on resort’s $66m project

A two-and-a-half-year, $66 million Queenstown CBD project has finally finished.

Eager skiers grab first spots on mountain’s chairs

"First on the Chair" at The Remarkables yesterday morning are (from left) Natalie Urbani, Hisaaki...

Eager skiers grab first spots on mountain’s chairs

The Remarkables has lift-off.

The Remarkables opens first chairlift of the season

The Remarkables opens first chairlift of the season

The Remarkables will start spinning its first chairlift, Curvey Basin, at 9am today, thanks to a lot of work from NZSki staff.

Queenstown flood 'could have been a lot worse'

Part of Queenstown’s Fernhill Rd subsided yesterday afternoon after a rising water main broke....

Queenstown flood 'could have been a lot worse'

A section of the main road from Fernhill to Queenstown has subsided after a "significant" burst water main caused havoc.

Slow but ‘brilliant’ start to season

The Remarkables skifield in Queenstown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Slow but ‘brilliant’ start to season

Despite a slow start to the 2023 season, The Remarkables ski area opening weekend was "brilliant", manager Ross Lawrence says.

First Table capital raise nets $3.5m

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is expecting receive four new Special Housing Area...

First Table capital raise nets $3.5m

Startup First Table has raised $3.5 million through its capital raise, which includes "significant investment" from wholesale investor Invest South and Mainland Angel Investors.

Coronet Peak to partially open due to lack of snow

Coronet Peak to partially open due to lack of snow

It is touch and go, but Queenstown’s Coronet Peak will open - at least partly - on Friday as planned.

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Tabby goes from death’s door to king of the cat show

Queenstown rescue cat Russell with the ribbons he has collected during his first two cat shows in...

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Tabby goes from death’s door to king of the cat show

A Queenstown rescue cat is proving, despite the odds, anything is pawsible.

Secrecy surrounds filming of reality TV show

Camera operators follow contestants running through the streets of Queenstown for a new reality...

Secrecy surrounds filming of reality TV show

Secrecy surrounds filming of a reality TV show in Queenstown which involves a car hanging from a crane over a lake and giant inflatable bags on the Village Green.

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Pair get $1.5m to turn TikTok series into TV show

Former Queenstown resident Victoria Boult has received almost $1.5 million to turn a TikTok...

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Pair get $1.5m to turn TikTok series into TV show

A Queenstown-raised director has just been handed almost $1.5 million to turn a TikTok series into a TV show.

Scooter champ to take on the world

Queenstown’s New Zealand scooter representative Cory Griffiths. PHOTO: RHYVA VAN ONSELEN

Scooter champ to take on the world

Queenstown resident Cory Griffiths is having a pinch-me moment.

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No plans to resign from Govt: Tinetti

Pictured at Queenstown Primary School yesterday are (from left) principal Fiona Cavanagh,...

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No plans to resign from Govt: Tinetti

Education Minister Jan Tinetti says she has no plans to resign from Government, after a "tough" week in which she has been summonsed by the privileges committee.

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