College saddened by news of death
College saddened by news of death
A former Queenstown Resort College student who died in France earlier this week had a carefree and adventurous approach to life, a former tutor says.
Guy Williams
The art of the covenant
The art of the covenant
Two years have passed since we learned four high country stations between Arrowtown and Lake Wanaka would be placed under protective covenants, effectively creating New Zealand’s first national...
Just 'embarrassing'
Just 'embarrassing'
A Texan man insisted a Queenstown district licensing committee make a ruling on his manager’s certificate application, despite the committee’s chairman telling him he was "embarrassing" himself in...
Opposition to right-of-way application
Opposition to right-of-way application
An application by Skyline Enterprises for a right-of-way easement beside its proposed new gondola base building has drawn opposition from two neighbouring businesses.
Tramper heads home
Tramper heads home
The Czech tramper who survived a month alone in a Fiordland hut after her partner fell to his death is on her way home.
Survey shows support for school move to Frankton
Survey shows support for school move to Frankton
A survey of Queenstown's Catholics shows support for moving St Joseph's School to Frankton Flats.
Dog sledding expedition test of endurance
Dog sledding expedition test of endurance
A dog sledding expedition in the Central Otago high country is proving to be a stern test of human and husky.
'Nothing can express how grateful I am'
Heartfelt thanks to woman's rescuers
A Czech woman who survived a month alone in a remote hut after the death of her partner has penned heartfelt notes of thanks to her rescuers.
Routeburn Track tragedy: 'We made mistakes'
Routeburn Track tragedy: 'We made mistakes'
The Czech tramper who survived a month in a hut on the Routeburn Track after her partner fell to his death says the pair made mistakes which contributed to the tragedy.
Specialists needed for recovery
Specialists needed for recovery
Specialist mountaineers were required to recover the body of Czech climber Ondrej Petr from an "awkward" spot below the Routeburn Track yesterday.
Lost pair rescued in Queenstown
Lost pair rescued in Queenstown
Two Christchurch men were rescued by police yesterday evening after becoming lost on a track near Queenstown's Skyline gondola.
Partner's death 'a tragic accident'
Tramper tells of 'harrowing' ordeal
The Czech tramper who survived a month in a remote hut on the Routeburn Track has spoken publicly about her ordeal.
Weather prevents recovery of Routeburn Track body
Weather prevents recovery of Routeburn Track body
Poor weather and difficult terrain have foiled a bid to recover the body of a Czech tramper who fell to his death on the Routeburn Track a month ago.
CCTV footage bid
CCTV footage bid
Queenstown police hope to work with the resort's hospitality businesses to gain quicker access to CCTV footage of suspected crime.
Private prosecution aim stated
Private prosecution aim stated
The last shot may not have been fired in a Gibbston ''neighbours at war'' dispute.
Hospital upgrade still distant
Hospital upgrade still distant
A long-awaited Ministry of Health report to consider whether Queenstown should take control of its hospital is finally out. Guy Williams gauges reaction.
Fire inquiry 'not simple'
Fire inquiry 'not simple'
The investigation into the cause of the fire at the Jacks Point clubhouse and restaurant near Queenstown on August 10 is expected to take up to six weeks.
Czech film festival fulfilment of dream
Czech film festival fulfilment of dream
New Zealand's first Czech film festival will be held at Arrowtown in October.
Youngest team wins junior section: 'gave it their all'
Youngest team wins junior section: 'gave it their all'
Recovery must be a foreign concept to Queenstown’s multisport young guns, who were all out skiing or playing sports the day after the gruelling Peak to Peak race.
Conditions ideal for race
Conditions ideal for race
Perfect conditions made for quick times in Queenstown’s Peak to Peak multisport race on Saturday.