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.
Guy Williams
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.
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.