Frustration builds over 'faecal peak'
Frustration builds over Queenstown's 'faecal peak'
The Department of Conservation is dithering over a loo on Queenstown's Ben Lomond as the s*** literally keeps piling up.
Guy Williams
Woman killed in Queenstown crash named
Woman killed in Queenstown crash named
Police have released the name of the woman who died following a crash on Frankton Rd in Queenstown yesterday.
Father of two still critical after QT crash
'Dearly loved' father of two still critical after Queenstown crash
A Queenstown man seriously injured in a three-car crash in the resort on Saturday is in a critical but stable condition in Dunedin Hospital this morning following surgery.
'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocks 236kmh
'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocks 236kmh
A motorcyclist wearing sneakers, cotton pants and no gloves who was allegedly clocked at 236kmh near Cromwell has been charged with dangerous driving.
Jamie’s joy: 'I can stay here forever'
Jamie’s joy: 'I can stay here forever'
Queenstown’s Mr Football is a true-blue local now.
How the trees and birds returned to Camp Hill
How the trees and birds returned to Camp Hill
Thirteen years ago, a Californian movie software engineer and psychotherapist bought 73ha of land at the head of Lake Wakatipu.
Planting regime refined over time
Planting regime refined over time
When Rob Lay began mass planting on Camp Hill, he was told to expect not much better than a 50% tree survival rate.
Exotics blend in with natives
Exotics blend in with natives
When it comes to trees, Rob Lay is no doctrinaire, but rather an enthusiast for native and exotic species alike.
Consent given for alpine ski route huts
Consent given for alpine ski route huts
A major hurdle has been cleared in the formation of an epic ski touring route between Coronet Peak and Treble Cone.
Major hurdle cleared for ski touring route
Major hurdle cleared for ski touring route
A major hurdle has been cleared in the formation of an epic ski touring route between Coronet Peak and Treble Cone.
Shops emptying for $26 million refurbishment
Shops emptying for $26 million refurbishment
The demolition equipment is poised as the countdown continues for tenants to move out of the O’Connells Shopping Centre in Queenstown.
Judge frustrated by drink-drivers
Judge frustrated by drink-drivers
Not to drink and drive does not seem to have been a New Year’s resolution for five men who appeared in the Queenstown District Court yesterday.
Sun shines at Glenorchy races
Sun shines at Glenorchy races
An estimated 2500 people enjoyed perfect weather, thrills and spills, outlandish costumes and even a couple of streakers at the Glenorchy Races on Saturday.
Adventure park coming together well for April opening
Adventure park coming together well for April opening
A high-octane adventure park near Gibbston is set to open its doors to thrillseekers in April.
Flyer back in operation this year
Flyer back in operation this year
The Kingston Flyer will be back in commercial operation this year, the engineer leading its restoration says.
Thousands expected for family race day
Thousands expected for family race day
The brains behind the 58th Glenorchy Races might have changed, but everything else about tomorrow’s annual race meeting will follow the tried and true formula.
Paraglider makes record flight
Paraglider makes record flight
National paragliding champion Louis Tapper has set a national distance record after an epic 197km, eight-hour flight from Treble Cone.
Extra police brought in for festivities
Extra police brought in for festivities
The thin blue line in the Queenstown Lakes district will be reinforced tonight by the addition of more than 60 police officers from other centres.
Polo fans enjoy sunshine as Sth Canty has final say
Polo fans enjoy sunshine as Sth Canty has final say
The weather gods relented and polo had its way during two days of action in Queenstown at the weekend.
Bar’s licence suspended
Bar’s licence suspended
Wanaka's La La Land bar will have its on-licence suspended for 48 hours next month after allowing a drunk woman to remain on its premises in August.