Guy Williams

Declining discharge unrealistic - QLDC

Weary Aussie firefighters have been offered free accommodation in Queenstown. Photo: Getty Images...

Declining discharge unrealistic - QLDC

A recommendation to decline a Queenstown Lakes District Council application for a district-wide wastewaster discharge consent does not engage with reality, a hearing was told yesterday.

Prosecution 'message' to owners

The men were on their way to work in Canterbury when the helicopter crashed near the Lindis Pass....

Prosecution 'message' to owners

The successful prosecution of a Southland man in relation to a fatal helicopter crash in 2016 carries a strong message for small business owners, a health and safety specialist says.

New child-care centre soon

Remarkable Start Early Learning is planning to open a second centre, in Jacks Point, next August.

Friendly hug as coin toss breaks voting tie

Glyn Lewers (front) and AJ Mason embrace after the coin toss. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

Friendly hug as coin toss breaks voting tie

The price of democracy in the Queenstown Lakes district is a $2 coin.

Lewers wins council seat after coin toss

Glyn Lewers (left) and AJ Mason. Photo: Allied Press files

Lewers wins council seat after coin toss

A coin toss has decided who will take the final seat on the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Pilot avoids jail; to pay $120,000 in penalties

Athol man Murray Sarginson has avoided a prison sentence in relation to the death of his best friend and business partner after a helicopter crash near Lindis Pass in 2016.

Consents dept secures a pass

Queenstown Lakes District Council's building consents department has achieved a pass mark in its latest two-yearly assessment.

Car-stacker parking proposed for Queenstown

Car-stacker parking proposed for Gorge Rd site

A car-stacking facility has been proposed for central Queenstown.

Powerful exploits of engineering

Safety helmets fly through the air as Minister of Justice Ralph Hanan detonates the final blast....

Powerful exploits of engineering

Fifty years ago water flowed through the Manapouri power station for the first time. Meanwhile, a group of concerned citizens was about to hold a meeting in Invercargill that would have far-reaching consequences.

Tech pupils put racers through paces

Showing off their ``Firey Racers'' team's go-kart at Game Over Queenstown yesterday are Wakatipu...

Technology pupils put racers through paces at track

After weeks of design and build work, a group of Wakatipu High School pupils put their handiwork to the test on the race track yesterday.

Bridges among infrastructure challenges

The replacement of bridges, agricultural practices and tourism infrastructure are some of the key issues Southland District Council candidates are grappling with before next month's elections.

Second road easement for Commonage land approved

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

Second road easement for Commonage land approved

A court appeal continues to block the sale of Queenstown Hill's Commonage land, but a proposed new road will make it more attractive to potential buyers.

Power out in Queenstown; Vodafone down for many

Aurora Energy chief executive Dr Richard Fletcher said the company acknowledged the price rise...

Power out in Queenstown; Vodafone down for many

A power outage is affecting users in Queenstown, and the Vodafone mobile network is either down or degraded in parts of the southern South Island

Opportunities available by thinking small

Tremendous opportunities available by thinking small

The Otago Daily Times continues its series of profiles of mayoral candidates. Today, Guy Willams puts the questions to Southland district mayoral candidate Don Bryars.

Measles precaution at school

Measles precaution at school

Remarkables Primary School pupils and staff with possible measles symptoms, and those who have not been vaccinated twice, have been told to stay away until next Tuesday.

Foundation makes first grants

Kate Moetaua's husband, Teaukura Moetaua stands with two of his daughters and some of the...

Foundation makes first grants

The family of the late Kate Moetaua are keeping her memory alive with grants to eight Wakatipu High School pupils.

Winter Pride event confirms its appeal

Drag queen Kola Gin performs during the Propaganda White dance party on Saturday night. PHOTO:...

Winter Pride event confirms its appeal

More events, more participants and some "magic" on Queenstown's waterfront means Winter Pride has exceeded organisers' expectations once again.

Jewelling Banjo

Jewelling Banjo

Neave Fuller (7), of Queenstown, and her pomapoo, Banjo, prepare to take the stage for the Doggy Drag competition at Pride in the Park yesterday.

Man 'tried to rub himself' against woman

Man 'tried to rub himself' against woman

An Indian man allegedly tried to "rub himself'' against a woman at house in Queenstown last night.

Trampers ignored warnings

Pavlina Pizova and Ondrej Petr. Photo: NZ Police

Trampers ignored warnings

A Czech couple's ''goal-focused mentality'' led them to ignore advice about walking the Routeburn Track in winter, and to make a series of poor decisions as they encountered increasing difficulties...

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