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.
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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.
The latest school of thought on design
The latest school of thought on design
Since opening to years 1-4 pupils in February, the Wakatipu Basin's newest primary school has continued to grow - both in its roll and buildings.
Science events for the public
Science events for the public
A series of science events for the public beginning late this month will tap into a huge influx of scientists during Queenstown Research Week.
Rising heavyweight may fight in resort
Rising heavyweight may fight in resort
Joseph Parker could fight in Queenstown next year.
Paradise Trust plans may change
Paradise Trust plans may change
The Paradise Trust is having second thoughts about how to spend the insurance payout from the loss of its historic homestead in a fire last year.
Two gay ski weeks vie
Two gay ski weeks vie
Transtasman rivalry is extending into Queenstown's annual gay ski week festival.
Lakeview swap approved
Lakeview swap approved
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is pressing ahead with a land exchange in Lakeview.
New rules to tackle housing shortage
New rules to tackle housing shortage
Queenstown's council plans to fast-track new district plan zoning rules to tackle the district's housing shortage.
Airline fury after ordeal
Airline fury after ordeal
A Lumsden teenager and her mother are furious with Jetstar after the 17-year-old endured a 36-hour travel nightmare in which her flight was diverted and her bus became stuck in snow.
Maxwell shines at music awards
Maxwell shines at music awards
It was a case of local boy made good when Queenstown raised musician Tom Maxwell won the Songstars contest in Arrowtown at the weekend.
Passenger removed from flight
Passenger removed from flight
Police have escorted a man from an aircraft at Queenstown Airport after he argued with a member of the cabin crew.
Second series in Sydney
Second series in Sydney
It's official: Top of the Lake will not return to the Head of the Lake.