Resort developers are ‘itching to get going’
Resort developers are ‘itching to get going’
Developers behind a swag of major Queenstown construction projects are gearing up to restart them as soon as the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted.
Guy Williams
Snowy cold spell set to peter out
Snowy cold spell set to peter out
A cold spell that brought snow to low levels in parts of Otago and Southland should begin to peter out tomorrow.
Police grapple with range of lockdown breaches, incidents
Police grapple with range of lockdown breaches, incidents
Domestic violence, non-essential travel and a bubble-bursting suburban party have kept Queenstown police busy in the past few days.
Snow on southern roads, strong winds on coast
Snow on southern roads, strong winds on coast
Snow has fallen on some southern roads, giving an early taste of winter, while strong winds are set to hit the Otago coast.
Proposed water ferry trial consultation starts
Proposed water ferry trial consultation starts
A $4 subsidised water ferry service could start on Lake Wakatipu next January if Queenstown residents show their support.
Visitor levy on hold; call for proposal to be dropped entirely
Visitor levy on hold; call for proposal to be dropped entirely
A visitor levy in Queenstown Lakes is on hold, but some in the district’s accommodation sector want it buried for good.
Strangler 'a danger to women'
Strangler 'a danger to women'
An Alexandra man who strangled his partner is obsessed by the notion that women cheat on him, a judge says.
Covid-19 test result conflicting information received
Covid-19 test result conflicting information received
A Tarras woman who waited 10 days for her Covid-19 test result was given conflicting information about who would give her the result.
Crisis for migrant workers warning
Crisis for migrant workers warning
Queenstown could face a migrant worker "humanitarian crisis" when the Covid-19 lockdown ends, Mayor Jim Boult says.
Move to guide Queenstown out of 'toughest' time
Move to guide Queenstown out of 'toughest' time
Two taskforces will be created to help guide the rebuild of the Queenstown Lakes District’s shattered economy after the Covid-19 lockdown ends.
Cabin fever: Crib owners told not to travel for Easter
Cabin fever: Crib owners told not to travel for Easter
People who visit their cribs over Easter Weekend could be arrested, the police are warning.
'Complete nightmare': Stuck in French Guiana lockdown
'Complete nightmare': Stuck in French Guiana lockdown
Arrowtown’s Nicholas Holmes thought he’d had enough drama in 2020, but now finds himself stranded in French Guiana in a coronavirus lockdown.
Horror bus crash driver named
Horror bus crash driver named
A bus driver involved in a horror crash near Queenstown in which a girl and woman lost limbs can now be named.
Redress ordered over theft, paintball assault
Redress ordered over theft, paintball assault
A Frenchman with a penchant for wine, cannabis and shooting paintballs will leave New Zealand more than $1000 poorer tomorrow.
New machine to take pressure off flight paramedics
New machine to take pressure off flight paramedics
Queenstown's helicopter rescue service has some new kit that will keep hearts beating in the region.
Businesses pleased with support
Businesses pleased with support
The Government’s $12.1b support package for businesses affected by coronavirus, including $5.1b for wage subsidies over the next three months, has been welcomed by business owners spoken to by the ODT.
Flights near empty as controls kick in
Flights near empty as controls kick in
Tough new travel restrictions have had an immediate effect on passenger movements at Queenstown Airport.
Faith in tracing of contacts
Faith in tracing of contacts
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult is confident public health officials are doing all they can to trace people who came in contact with Queenstown’s first Covid-19 case.
Festival at Coronet Peak cancelled
Festival at Coronet Peak cancelled
Destination Queenstown has cancelled an Adventure Festival event planned for the Coronet Peak ski area this Thursday evening.
New digs for workforce
New digs for workforce
A new residential development just off Lake Hayes Estate’s Onslow Road will house workers at Queenstown’s Southern Cross hospital.