‘The burn’s real’ in firefighters’ commemorative march
‘The burn’s real’ in firefighters’ commemorative march
The Auckland Sky Tower may be better known for its annual firefighter stair climb, but Queenstown Hill’s version goes 70m higher.
Guy Williams
‘Olive Leaf’ supporters prepared to fight for project
‘Olive Leaf’ supporters prepared to fight for project
Supporters of the contentious "Olive Leaf" building proposed for Arrowtown are not throwing in the towel yet.
Walter Peak seeks means to continue tenure review process
Walter Peak seeks means to continue tenure review process
The owners of one of New Zealand’s oldest high country farms, Walter Peak Farm, says mistakes by the Department of Conservation (Doc) have delayed its tenure review.
Minister outlines vision for tourism industry
Minister outlines vision for tourism industry
A shake-up of visitor pricing, including on the Department of Conservation estate, is part of his game plan for the industry, Minister of Tourism Stuart Nash says.
Unruly youths spur patrols
Unruly youths spur patrols
Police are increasing their patrols in Arrowtown after a spike in complaints from residents about vandalism and alcohol-related acts by teenagers in the past few weeks.
Testy exchange about spending plan
Testy exchange about spending plan
A claim that a lack of investment in the Upper Clutha will be the "death knell" for the area has sparked a testy exchange between Wanaka councillors.
Pupils ‘Clued Up’
Pupils ‘Clued Up’
School pupils in the Queenstown Lakes district are learning survival and safety skills in a programme backed by community organisations.
Crowded House delights fans
Crowded House delights fans
Antipodean favourite Crowded House could not put a foot wrong for the 6000 fans who turned up in Queenstown on Saturday for the band’s second Otago show in three days.
House tour fundraiser features straw bale home, passive house
House tour fundraiser features straw bale home, passive house
A straw bale home, a certified passive house and an artist’s residence and museum were among the attractions for the 170 people who went on the inaugural Wakatipu House Tour yesterday.
Backing for airport opposition welcomed
Backing for airport opposition welcomed
The Wanaka Stakeholders Group (WSG) is hailing the "clear, unequivocal and united" opposition of the town’s district councillors to the development of more jet-capable airports in the region.
The Queenstown scenery getting Insta-famous
The Queenstown scenery getting Insta-famous
A Queenstown tramping enthusiast is sounding a note of alarm over the number of walkers he encountered camping at the head of Earnslaw Burn at the weekend.
Crowded House as originally recorded
Crowded House as originally recorded
Crowded House purists will be pleased.
Fourth consecutive win a first in national champs
Fourth consecutive win a first in national champs
Queenstown paragliding ace Louis Tapper has bagged his fourth national championships in a row.
Passenger repatriated from resort in private jet
Passenger repatriated from resort in private jet
A private jet has flown from Sydney to Queenstown to pick up a single passenger for their repatriation across the Tasman to Australia.
Hospo chief hanging on for the bubble
Hospo chief hanging on for the bubble
The boss of one of Queenstown’s biggest hospo companies is bullish about the resort’s prospects, predicting a transtasman bubble could be only three months away.
Arts trump sport career-wise: Fox
Arts trump sport career-wise: Fox
A young person has a better chance of forging a career in the arts than in sport, New Zealand jazz luminary Rodger Fox reckons.
QLDC agrees rewrite of contracts policy
QLDC agrees rewrite of contracts policy
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has agreed to an interim fix of its procurement guidelines while giving staff six months to rewrite its policy.
Queenstown businesses facing closure
Queenstown businesses facing closure
One of Queenstown’s longest-running independent restaurants will close its doors for good tomorrow night, amid predictions of a "bloody long autumn" for the resort town.
Free burgers bring out the masses in Queenstown
Free burgers bring out the masses in Queenstown
A long queue stretches along Queenstown's Shotover St as people wait for a free burger from resort institution Fergburger.
Errant drivers taking ‘unacceptable risks’
Errant drivers taking ‘unacceptable risks’
Queenstown police say drivers need to make better decisions after 45 infringement notices were issued for using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt during a two-day operation last week.