Safe drive app trials going well
Safe drive app trials going well
The developers of a road safety app being trialled between Queenstown and Christchurch are pleased by the number of drivers providing feedback on the system.
Guy Williams
Fire at Jack's Point golf course
Fire at Jack's Point golf course
The Jack's Point Golf Course clubhouse near Queenstown has been badly damaged in a big fire.
Housing proposals in doubt
Housing proposals in doubt
Two special housing areas proposed for Queenstown look set to fall at the first hurdle.
Proposed bylaw result of 'flawed process'
Proposed bylaw result of 'flawed process'
A Queenstown pub crawl operator has slated the lack of evidence behind a proposed bylaw seeking to regulate the activity.
Arrowtown freediver helps team beat Aust
Arrowtown freediver helps team beat Aust
An Arrowtown freediver has played a starring role in a New Zealand victory at the inaugural Transtasman Freediving Teams Championship.
Work on Q'town visitor levy continues
Work on visitor levy continues
It has been more than a year in the making but a business case to the Government for a Queenstown visitor levy could still be months away.
Access road step closer
Access road step closer
Queenstown's long-awaited Eastern Access Rd has hit a major milestone.
Lifelong skier guaranteed win
Lifelong skier guaranteed win
An 87-year-old ski racer has no plans to hang up his boots.
Assault alleged at Queenstown casino
Assault alleged at Queenstown casino
Police are searching for a man after an alleged assault at a Queenstown casino early this morning.
Church packed for Jack Reid funeral
Church packed for Jack Reid funeral
A big crowd of Arrowtown and Queenstown residents gathered yesterday to celebrate the long life of Jack Reid.
Another section release this year
Another section release this year
A second release of sections at Queenstown’s newest subdivision is expected before the end of the year.
10,000th apprentice named
10,000th apprentice named
A trainee Queenstown carpenter has been named the building industry's 10,000th apprentice.
House price rise fuelled by growth
House price rise fuelled by growth
Soaring house prices in Queenstown have the resort nipping at Auckland's heels.
18 new masters age limit
18 new masters age limit
A new breed of masters ski racer will be scorching down the slopes of Coronet Peak this week.
$3.5m hotel upgrade
$3.5m upgrade for Queenstown hotel
Queenstown's Goldridge Resort is getting a new name as well as a major upgrade.
Cycle trail most at risk
Trail most at risk in Kawarau Gorge
A cycle trail through the Kawarau Gorge has the highest risk of failure among Queenstown Lakes trails forming part of a proposed 536km Central Otago cycling network.
Registry call refused
Registry call refused
A top judge's call for Queenstown to have its own High Court registry has been dismissed by Minister of Justice Amy Adams.
Faster connections promise by Chorus
Faster connections promise by Chorus
Chorus is promising to drastically reduce the 10-week waiting time for fibre broadband connections in Queenstown.
Zoo gets long lease
Zoo gets long lease
The family operating Frankton's Zoological Gardens has been granted a rent-free 10-year lease on the condition it prepares a management plan for the recreation reserve in which the zoo lies.
Icy roads claim at least four vehicles
Icy roads claim at least four vehicles
Icy roads caused at least four crashes in the Wakatipu basin yesterday morning.