Boat-lover ‘hell of a good bloke’
Boat-lover ‘hell of a good bloke’
A longtime Queenstown resident who died last week from a medical event, a day shy of his 69th birthday, is being remembered for his fondness for boating and helping the community.
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Up, up and away for Queenstown's new gondolas
Up, up and away for Queenstown's new gondolas
A new era for Queenstown’s most popular tourist attraction will dawn tomorrow morning, when Skyline’s new gondola starts taking passengers up and down Bob’s Peak.
Development 'slowed down' by neighbours
Queenstown development 'slowed down' by neighbours
A developer who has received resource consent for a large central Queenstown apartment complex says opposition from neighbours has significantly delayed the project.
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'Don't cross the Colonel': KFC forces burger name change
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'Don't cross the Colonel': KFC forces burger name change
American fast food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken’s chewed into a Queenstown hospitality institution for daring to label its popular Korean Fried Chicken Burger "KFC Burger".
Favour repaid twice, 45 years on
Favour repaid twice, 45 years on
A Queenstown carpenter who helped a jetboat company 45 years ago has had the favour twice repaid over the past nine months after his yacht nearly sank, twice.
Club's concerns over pool fee hike
Club's concerns over pool fee hike
Facing a 48% increase in pool fees, Queenstown Swimming Club believes it will struggle to keep its head above water.
Bypass budget blows out by $20m
Bypass budget blows out by $20 million
A $20 million budget blowout for a Queenstown road project is being blamed on labour shortages, inflation and global supply chain pressures.
Stampede gets trio of reinforcements
Stampede gets trio of reinforcements
Ahead of the new season starting in Dunedin tonight, the champion Stampede has been bolstered by two American imports and a transferring Ice Black.
Queenstown pocket subdivision opposed
Queenstown pocket subdivision opposed
A senior consultant planner is recommending an application for 20 more residential sections at a Queenstown development be refused.
Cabbies 'coming from the bad side to the good'
Cabbies 'coming from the bad side to the good'
The owner of an Arrowtown taxi company that has bought a company comprising former ‘scab cab’ cabbies promises they’ll behave.
Yacht club reverses vehicle ban
Yacht club reverses vehicle ban
Wakatipu Yacht Club has reluctantly removed chains blocking vehicle access to the Queenstown lakefront reserve it leases from the council.
Tourism entrepreneur's amazing legacy
Tourism entrepreneur's amazing legacy
Queenstown lost not only a tourism entrepreneur but a real character when Tonnie Spijkerbosch died on March 23.
Former resort barman dies, saves lives with organs
Former Qtown barman dies, saves lives with organs
A former Queenstown bartender who died in Australia recently has saved six lives through the donation of his organs.
Former resort barman dies, saves lives with organs
'Beautiful spirit': Former resort barman dies, saves lives with organs
A former Queenstown bartender who died in Australia recently has saved six lives through the donation of his organs.
Renowned author, artist Da’Vella Gore dies
Renowned author, artist Da’Vella Gore dies
A remarkable Queenstowner who died last week, aged 84, was renowned as an artist, art teacher, wedding celebrant, author, gardener and inspirational speaker.
Overcoming obstacles for sweet success
Couple overcome obstacles for sweet success
What started as a new mum baking cakes at home has transitioned into two successful hospo outlets for a Queenstown-based Chilean couple.
Bridge to go over busy Queenstown highway
Cycling/walking bridge to go over busy Queenstown highway
Subject to geotech testing, a cycling/walking bridge will be built over Queenstown’s busy State Highway 6.
Ultra race organiser defends event
Ultra race organiser defends event
The organiser of the international Southern Lakes Ultra, which created headlines when six competitors were choppered to hospital last week, maintains she ran a safe event.
Taxi firm demands rival change its name
Taxi firm demands rival change its name
Queenstown’s largest cab company has threatened a newcomer with legal action over its name — and alleged misrepresentation and poaching.
Aussie's Angels good to go at Gibbston
Aussie's Angels good to go at Gibbston
Almost five decades of rock and rolling only scratches Aussie band The Angels’ itch for more.