Guy Williams

Pilot failed to disclose depression

Looking upstream from near the crash site. Photo: NZ Police.

Pilot failed to disclose depression

A pilot killed in a fatal helicopter crash near Queenstown in 2015 failed to tell authorities or his employer he had been treated for a mental health condition only months earlier.

Crash pilot's mental health ruled out

Crash pilot's mental health ruled out as factor

The mental health of a Wanaka pilot is unlikely to have been a factor in a helicopter crash that killed him and a Queenstown man in 2015, the crash's investigator says.

Fire in clothes drier sparks warning

A fire that started in a clothes drier was a reminder to business owners about the risks of oil residue on towels, Central-North Otago fire risk management officer Stuart Ide said.

Mapping tool to help wilding conifer control

Mapping tool to help wilding conifer control

A new mapping tool is giving wilding tree control groups a complete picture of infestations throughout the country.

Skifield's power cut again

While most southern skifields surged with visitors yesterday, the Remarkables was struck by its third major power cut in five weeks.

Private ski area set to reopen

A skier looks over Soho Basin's terrain. PHOTO: MICHAEL THOMAS

Private ski area set to reopen

Privately owned ski area Soho Basin is set to reopen this month after a lack of snow ruined last season.

Suicide figures require care in interpretation

Suicide figures require care in interpretation

Updated suicide statistics for the Queenstown Lakes area should be treated with the utmost care. Guy Williams gets an expert’s interpretation, and finds out what mental health services are available in the district.

Plane sent back due to curfew

A plane only minutes from landing at Queenstown Airport had to return to Auckland because it would have breached the airport’s night flight curfew.

Public urged to back plan for new park

Lake Scott and Blue Lake, on Glenaray Station in the Garvie Mountains, would lie within the...

Public urged to back plan for new park

A campaign to create a Remarkables national park will only succeed if the public gets behind it, its backers say.

With Thunder beaten, Stampede aims for home final

With Thunder beaten, Stampede aims for home final

Queenstown's Stampede locked up its place in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League finals with two wins over Dunedin Thunder at the weekend.

Bus driver changes plea to guilty

Bus driver changes plea to guilty

A bus driver charged over the death of an American tourist on Mt Nicholas Station last year has changed her plea to guilty three days into her trial.

Bus company procedures changed after fatality

A tourism company operating farm tours at Mt Nicholas Station tightened its safety procedures after one of its drivers ran over and fatally injured an American tourist last year.

Taking onesie for the team

Taking onesie for the team

Waimate District Council staff raised $455 for this year's Waimate Community Christmas Dinner on its staff ''onesie day'' on Tuesday.

'Good practice' to check behind before reversing

It is ''good practice'' for bus drivers to check if anyone is behind their vehicle before reversing, a police crash analyst says.

Victim called wife to say 'I love you'

‘I felt a big bump’

A US tourist who died after being run over by a bus at Mt Nicholas Station called his wife to tell her "I love you" before he died.

Acquitted of careless driving

A Dunedin man was acquitted yesterday after his explanation for a motorcycle crash near Cardrona could not be countered by two German cyclists who were injured.

Festival sticking to four-day format

Queenstown Winter Festival organisers will stick with a shortened format next year, with a new director at the helm.

Lee struck off by institute

Eric Lee at his sentencing in the Queenstown District Court in March. Photo: ODT.

Lee struck off by institute

A Queenstown accountant who stole more than $12,000 from two bowling organisations has been struck off by his professional body.

Power supply fault keeps Remarkables shut

Power supply fault keeps Remarkables shut

An electrical fault prevented the Remarkables ski area opening for a second consecutive day yesterday.

New bus system funding confirmed

A revamped bus system will be launched in the Wakatipu later this year after funding was confirmed this week.

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