Guy Williams

Regular resort visitor marks two milestones

Belgian Luce Wilsens had a wee shindig in Queenstown last night to celebrate two milestones: her 90th birthday and the 30th anniversary of her first visit to the resort.

New bike track built by tourism workers launched

About to tackle a new bike trail on the Shotover River delta are (from left) Esther Nai (6),...

New bike track built by tourism workers launched

A new mountain bike track built by tourism workers near the Queenstown suburb of Shotover Country was officially opened at a community event this week.

Adapt rather than wait for borders to reopen: advice

Adapt rather than wait for borders to reopen: advice

Do not wait and hope.

Drugs sentence reduced

A German man imprisoned for drug dealing in Queenstown can apply for home detention after the length of his prison sentence was reduced on appeal.

School’s interim classrooms installed

School’s interim classrooms installed

A section of a temporary classroom is lifted into place at Wakatipu High School yesterday.

Spending remains strong despite crisis

The Government has been advised allowing bed taxes by the Productivity Commission. Photo: Getty...

Spending remains strong despite crisis

Consumer spending continues to show a stubborn resilience in the Queenstown Lakes district, despite the number of people claiming benefits continuing to rise.

Narrow escape as tree crushes camper

A tree toppled on to this campervan at a rest area near Kingston yesterday. PHOTO: JUSTIN...

Narrow escape as tree crushes camper

A tree brought down by violent winds near Kingston yesterday crashed through a campervan roof and landed where only minutes before a boy had been sleeping.

Mini-tornado rips through Frankton

Robertson St resident John Hamilton inspects a tree uprooted by the mini-tornado on the verge...

Mini-tornado rips through Frankton

A "mini-tornado" tore through the Queenstown suburb of Frankton overnight, ripping roofing off homes and sheds, blowing in windows, damaging fences and bringing down trees and branches.

Rough conditions no problem for anglers

Seamus Hickey (14), of Christchurch, shows off one of the brown trout he caught off the Glenorchy...

Rough conditions no problem for anglers

Anglers are a hardy bunch if the Glenorchy fishing competition is anything to go by.

Students farewelled as language schools go into hiatus

Singing Pokarekare Ana at their graduation ceremony with Language Schools New Zealand owner Guy...

Students farewelled as language schools go into hiatus

Two of Queenstown’s three language schools have gone into hibernation in the past week as their last students graduated.

Resort likely to miss out on hosting cricket sides

Queenstown remained the second most popular place for foreigners to buy. Photo: Getty

Resort likely to miss out on hosting cricket sides

Queenstown appears to have been overlooked as an isolation base for the West Indies and Pakistan cricket teams during their tours of New Zealand this summer.

‘Olive Leaf’ building opponents cite size, style

An artist’s impression of the historic St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Arrowtown and the proposed...

‘Olive Leaf’ building opponents cite size, style

The opponents of the contentious "Olive Leaf" building proposed for land beside St Patrick’s Church in Arrowtown say its style and size would overshadow the historic church.

Road repair decision ‘pragmatic’

The road was extensively damaged during the February floods. Photo: NZTA

Road repair decision ‘pragmatic’

A decision to repair the first 11km of the flood-damaged Lower Hollyford Rd by December 20 is a "pragmatic outcome", a petition organiser says.

Airport lease should be scrapped, court hears

Airport lease should be scrapped, court hears

A group representing nearly 3500 Upper Clutha residents opposed to the development of a second jet airport in the Queenstown Lakes district have made opening submissions at a judicial review in Queenstown.

Jumping to it for St John

The many faces of Jason Medina at Shotover Canyon Swing on Thursday: with Queenstown police...

Jumping to it for St John

A Queenstown man has free-fallen for 6km in a canyon to support St John and raise awareness of mental health issues.

Creations all go for young designers

Sophia Gibbons (left) and Georgia Small show off their flaming kart designs. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

Creations all go for young designers

Three Queenstown youngsters have seen their go kart livery designs become reality after winning a competition.

Chiropractor defrauded ACC of $130k

A chiropractor who defrauded ACC of more than $130,000 is serving out a community detention sentence in Arrowtown.

$19.7m boost for kiwi conservation projects

Kiwi from Queenstown’s Kiwi Birdlife Park. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

$19.7m boost for kiwi conservation projects

Kiwi conservation projects are lining up for a $19.7million funding boost from the Jobs for Nature Fund.

National Kiwi Hui chance to share ideas

Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announces new funding for kiwi conservation projects at a...

National Kiwi Hui chance to share ideas

New Zealand’s top kiwi conservation workers are sharing ideas at the National Kiwi Hui in Queenstown.

Testing targets tourism workers

Queenstown Medical Centre nurse Caroline Hughes takes a swab from Tom Cunnington at a Covid-19...

Testing targets tourism workers

A Covid-19 pop-up testing site operating on Queenstown’s Village Green this week is targeting workers who have daily interactions with visitors.

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