Mangels to face Parole Board again
Mangels to face Parole Board again
Convicted killer Jarrod Mangels will have another chance at freedom next month, 32 years after he strangled his Arrowtown neighbour.
Daisy Hudson
Two councillors to seek re-election; mayor quiet so far
Two councillors to seek re-election; mayor quiet so far
Two Queenstown Lakes councillors have confirmed they will seek re-election, but the district's mayor is staying mum.
Bridge options to be examined
Bridge options to be examined
Yet another attempt to ease Queenstown's traffic woes is being examined, as the 100-year-old Edith Cavell Bridge comes under scrutiny.
Charges laid over Kmart build
Charges laid over Kmart build
The construction company behind Queenstown's controversy-plagued Kmart building may be fined up to $200,000 after charges were laid in the Queenstown District Court.
Charges over Queenstown Kmart build
Charges over Queenstown Kmart build
Charges have been filed against the construction company behind Queenstown's controversial Kmart building.
Council to explore future of iconic QT bridge
Council to explore future of iconic Queenstown bridge
Options from traffic lights to a second crossing will be explored for Queenstown's Edith Cavell Bridge as it reaches its 100th anniversary.
Spate of unprovoked attacks in Queenstown
Queenstown violence victims: Woman on crutches, 60-year-old man
A woman on crutches was pushed over and a 60-year-old man shoved into Lake Wakatipu during a spate of unprovoked assaults in Queenstown at the weekend.
High hopes for tourism policy school
High hopes for tourism policy school
A new tourism summit bound for Queenstown has been the catalyst for moves to strengthen ties between academics and the sector, the resort's tourism boss says.
School set to be biggest in South Island
School set to be biggest in South Island
A Queenstown school is set to become the biggest primary school in the South Island, once a large-scale building project is finished next year.
Submission urges visitor levy
Submission urges visitor levy
The Government has again been urged to introduce a tourist levy to help regions struggling under the weight of increasing tourism pressures.
Otago push for tourist levy
Otago push for tourist levy
The Government has again been urged to introduce a tourist levy to help regions struggling under the weight of increasing tourism pressures.
Lake Hayes safe for swimmers again
Lake Hayes safe for swimmers again
Lake Hayes is now safe for swimmers again, after high levels of E. coli subsided.
NZTA reviewing parking brake testing in wake of death
NZTA reviewing parking brake testing in wake of death
The NZ Transport Agency is conducting a nationwide review of parking-brake testing, following the death of a Queenstown man nearly two years ago.
Disability parks' shared use addressed
Disability parks' shared use addressed
Incoming restrictions on Queenstown mobility parking spaces have been welcomed by a disability campaigner.
US sports stars soak up southern sights
US sports stars soak up southern sights
Two American sporting superstars have been enjoying an adventure-packed holiday in the south.
Emergency plan ready in a few weeks
Emergency plan ready in a few weeks
A long-awaited emergency response plan for Glenorchy is just weeks away.
Earthquake risks found in Queenstown's main streets
Earthquake risks found in Queenstown's main streets
Some of Queenstown's busiest streets, and busiest hospitality hot spots, are also the most at risk during an earthquake.
Mountain bikers to hit trails in McGazzaFest
Mountain bikers to hit trails in McGazzaFest
Mountain bikers will take to the trails in Queenstown this weekend to pay tribute to their late comrade Kelly McGarry.
'Extreme' wind cuts power to more than 4000
'Extreme' wind cuts power to more than 4000
More than 4000 homes and businesses have lost power after gusty winds created havoc in the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago areas and residents have been asked to conserve power to prevent more...
Arrest after threat over duck-killing dog
Arrest after threat over duck-killing dog
An argument over a duck-killing dog led to a man being arrested for threatening behaviour in Queenstown last night.