Serendipitous timing and generosity help stranded netballers
Serendipitous timing and generosity help stranded netballers
A group of Queenstown netballers were given the run of an entire Christchurch hotel last week.
Tracey Roxburgh
Graduates celebrate and face ‘bright’ future
Graduates celebrate and face ‘bright’ future
Expect them to be snapped up.
Water concerns reiterated
Water concerns reiterated
The Queenstown Lakes District Council’s concerns over the proposed Three Waters reform have been reiterated in its draft submission, which will be the subject of an extraordinary council meeting on...
Arrowtown helicopter rescue hero dies
Arrowtown helicopter rescue hero dies
A well-known Arrowtown businessman and helicopter pioneer, who received a bravery award for completing one of the most audacious helicopter rescues in recent history, has died, aged 90.
‘Fantastic job’ to win award
‘Fantastic job’ to win award
Cargo Gantley’s Pub & Cafe at Arthurs Point has been named the best of the best in New Zealand.
Climbers spend night in snow cave after avalanche
Climbers spend night in snow cave after avalanche
Two climbers spent almost 24 hours on the Remarkables mountain range this week after being caught in an avalanche.
Climbers spend night in snow cave after avalanche
Climbers spend night in snow cave after avalanche
Two climbers spent almost 24 hours on the Remarkables mountain range this week after being caught in an avalanche.
Texas rockers ZZ Top to headline at Gibbston
Texas rockers ZZ Top to headline at Gibbston
US rock greats ZZ Top will headline next February’s Gibbston Summer Concert, in the band’s first visit to New Zealand in almost 36 years.
Texas rockers ZZ Top to headline at Gibbston
Texas rockers ZZ Top to headline at Gibbston
US rock greats ZZ Top, known for best-selling albums albums such as Eliminator, will headline next February’s Gibbston Summer Concert.
Last trip past fire station for longest-serving volunteer
Last trip past fire station for longest-serving volunteer
Soon after the Arrowtown fire siren’s string of wails quieted, a 1957 Land Rover Series 1 took the town’s longest-serving volunteer firefighter past the station for the last time.
Views sought on major tourism plan
Views sought on major tourism plan
The Queenstown-Lakes draft destination management plan has been released for community feedback.
Driver more than four times over limit
Driver more than four times over limit
Queenstown police have praised members of the public who helped avert a potential tragedy early this morning.
Fire stalwart dies after 55 years of service
'Huge commitment to community': Fire stalwart dies after 55 years of service
One of the country’s longest-serving firefighters, and a true-blue South Island community stalwart, has died.
Fire stalwart dies after 55 years of service
'Huge commitment to community': Fire stalwart dies after 55 years of service
Arrowtown is mourning after the death one of the country’s longest-serving firefighters, and a true-blue community stalwart.
Ex-Queenstown man named as 'Piddler on the roof'
'Piddler on the roof': Former Queenstown man charged over SCG incident
A former Queenstown resident has become world-famous, for all the wrong reasons.
Councillors implored to save building
Councillors implored to save building
Impassioned pleas were made to Queenstown Lakes district councillors this week to do everything they could to save a CBD building from the wrecking ball.
Building’s fate to be considered
Building’s fate to be considered
A panel of Queenstown councillors will consider the future of the former Queenstown Arts Centre building this morning.
Drivers ditching public bus jobs: source
Drivers ditching public bus jobs: source
A former Queenstown public transport bus driver says his colleagues are leaving in droves, reverting to former jobs where better pay and better hours are on offer.
Gap in tree policy: councillor
Gap in tree policy: councillor
While "excellent", there is a glaring gap in the council’s new tree policy, Queenstown Lakes District Councillor Niki Gladding says.
Govt’s freedom camping policy pace lamented
Govt’s freedom camping policy pace lamented
The outgoing Queenstown Lakes District Council responsible camping project manager says one of his biggest disappointments during his three-year tenure has been the "glacial" pace at which the...