Ferry could ease Queenstown congestion
Ferry could ease Queenstown congestion
A scaled-up lake ferry service could ease congestion on Frankton Rd and downtown parking hassles, Sir Eion Edgar says.
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Tourist charged over 'serious assault'
Tourist charged over 'serious assault'
A Queenstown man required hospital treatment after an alleged assault by an Australian tourist in the resort overnight.
Checking all temporary visas 'impractical'
Checking all temporary visas 'impractical'
It was ''impractical'' to carry out checks on all temporary entry visa applications, Immigration New Zealand general manager John Ivil said yesterday.
Border security enhanced in resort
Border security enhanced in resort
Baggage-screening of international arrivals at Queenstown Airport has been bolstered by a $50,000 biosecurity X-ray machine.
Start on affordable housing project
Start on affordable housing project
Groundwork has begun on a $15 million affordable housing development near Queenstown.
Owner upset dog still 'menacing'
Owner upset dog still 'menacing'
One of two schnauzer dogs implicated in the deaths of three lambs on a Lower Shotover property has had its menacing dog classification overturned.
KJet alleges mistakes in court decision
KJet alleges mistakes in court decision
A long running legal battle between rival Queenstown jet boat companies has gone another round in court.
Dressed and ready
Dressed and ready
Queenstown Primary School pupils give one of two dress-rehearsal performances of their ''Stars on Stage'' dance routine to other pupils yesterday.
Appeal on dogs' behalf
Appeal on dogs' behalf
A Queenstown couple have asked for a second chance for their pet schnauzer dogs after they were found responsible for killing three lambs on a neighbouring farm.
Meeting over access disputes
Meeting over access disputes
A meeting to discuss recent conflicts between outdoor enthusiasts and skifield operator NZSki will be held in Queenstown tonight.
Man accused of attack on officer named
Man accused of attack on officer named
A Frankton man who allegedly bashed a Queenstown police sergeant over the head with a metal tool has been named.
Figuring things out
Figuring things out
More than 30 figure skaters from Gore to Auckland contested the Queenstown Invitational ice figure skating competition at the weekend.
Seven arrested at weekend
Seven arrested at weekend
Seven people were arrested in Queenstown at the weekend on assault and fighting charges.
Winter Games open at Coronet Peak
Winter Games open at Coronet Peak
The fourth Winter Games NZ was officially opened at Coronet Peak yesterday with a ceremony sporting a strong New Zealand flavour.
Lobby group concedes on location of new bridge
Lobby group concedes on location of new bridge
The battle of the bridge appears to be over.
Record sales of property
Record sales of property
Property sales in the Wakatipu Basin hit an eight-year high last month.
Lagorasiphon to be removed from river soon
Lagorasiphon to be removed from river soon
An operation to eradicate lagarosiphon in the upper reaches of the Kawarau River will soon begin in a bid to keep Lake Wakatipu free of the pest weed.
Installation on track but UFB take-up is low
Installation on track but UFB take-up is low
The rollout of ultra-fast broadband (UFB) in wider Queenstown should be complete next June, but the take-up rate remains low.
Australians face disorder charges
Australians face disorder charges
Four Australian men have been arrested on an assortment of assault, disorderly behaviour and wilful damage charges following two violent incidents in downtown Queenstown early yesterday.
Coast guard base: summer start hope
Coast guard base: summer start hope
Work on a Coastguard base in Queenstown could begin this summer if funding falls into place.