Kitchen confidence on the menu
Kitchen confidence on the menu
Happiness House is running a free cooking programme for Queenstowners keen to become handier in the kitchen.
Guy Williams
Accidental author changing minds
Accidental author changing minds
There was no one book that made Chanelle Moriah a writer.
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New bylaw a ‘balancing act’
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New bylaw a ‘balancing act’
Making a new freedom camping bylaw for the Queenstown Lakes district has required a "tightrope balancing act", a councillor says.
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New freedom camping bylaw a ‘balancing act’
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New freedom camping bylaw a ‘balancing act’
Making a new freedom camping bylaw for the Queenstown Lakes district has required a ‘‘tightrope balancing act’’, a councillor says.
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Meth-tainted rental case dismissed
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Meth-tainted rental case dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal has dismissed an Arrow Junction woman’s claim for compensation after her tiny home was found to be contaminated by methamphetamine.
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Glowworm cave to go ahead
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Glowworm cave to go ahead
A Queenstown couple are forging ahead with a glowworm attraction near the resort’s town centre after tweaking their proposal to allay planning concerns.
Man charged over head-on collision
'Had all the hallmarks of a fatal crash': Man charged over head-on collision
A 43-year-old man had been driving on the wrong side of the road for some time before his vehicle collided with another containing two Australian tourists on Saturday.
Driver in Queenstown head-on crash four times over limit
Driver in Queenstown head-on crash four times over limit
A Nelson man responsible for a head-on crash near Queenstown at the weekend had a breath-alcohol level more than four times the legal limit, police say.
Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends
Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends
The closed sign has gone up at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak after a season its manager describes as one of "highs and lows".
Teacher’s dedication to children lauded
Teacher’s dedication to children lauded by community
The retiring manager of Arrowtown Preschool has been lauded for her grace, poise and humour while teaching and caring for the township’s youngest citizens for over 37 years, a grateful parent says.
Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails
Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails
European Bakery owners Peter Price and Amanda O’Donoghue are putting their dough into more than just fresh bread.
Park Ridge titles coming soon
Park Ridge titles coming soon
Titles for the first stage of Queenstown’s Park Ridge subdivision are expected to be released in about six weeks.
Young gymnast off to nationals
Young gymnast off to nationals
A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.
Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals
Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals
A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.
Setback in bid to resolve leak issues
Setback in bid to resolve leak issues
Owners of apartments in Queenstown’s Oaks Shores complex have suffered another legal setback in their quest to resolve its leaky issues.
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Developer blames red tape for subdivision price rise
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Developer blames red tape for subdivision price rise
A Queenstown developer who hoped to deliver house and land packages for less than $900,000 says that’s no longer possible.
'Highest vote' campaign in Queenstown Lakes
'Highest vote' campaign in Queenstown Lakes
Voting papers for local body elections are being sent to all enrolled voters in the Queenstown Lakes district from today.
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Landlord fined $81k did not follow 'letter of the law'
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Landlord fined $81k did not follow 'letter of the law'
A Queenstown landlord slapped with $81,050 in penalties for illegally operating four boarding houses admits he did not follow the "letter of the law".
Unattended barbecue caused serious Queenstown house fire
Unattended barbecue caused serious Queenstown house fire
A house fire that closed the Ladies Mile highway for more than two hours in May - causing a massive traffic snarl-up - was caused by an unattended barbecue, an investigation report says.
Innovative hut maker eyes up Remarkables
Innovative hut maker eyes up Remarkables
The man behind the Mountain Turk Club has a new plan — putting some of its innovative alpine huts in the Remarkables.