Guy Williams

Powerful exploits of engineering

Safety helmets fly through the air as Minister of Justice Ralph Hanan detonates the final blast....

Powerful exploits of engineering

Fifty years ago water flowed through the Manapouri power station for the first time. Meanwhile, a group of concerned citizens was about to hold a meeting in Invercargill that would have far-reaching consequences.

Tech pupils put racers through paces

Showing off their ``Firey Racers'' team's go-kart at Game Over Queenstown yesterday are Wakatipu...

Technology pupils put racers through paces at track

After weeks of design and build work, a group of Wakatipu High School pupils put their handiwork to the test on the race track yesterday.

Bridges among infrastructure challenges

The replacement of bridges, agricultural practices and tourism infrastructure are some of the key issues Southland District Council candidates are grappling with before next month's elections.

Second road easement for Commonage land approved

Queenstown remained the second most popular place for foreigners to buy. Photo: Getty

Second road easement for Commonage land approved

A court appeal continues to block the sale of Queenstown Hill's Commonage land, but a proposed new road will make it more attractive to potential buyers.

Power out in Queenstown; Vodafone down for many

Aurora Energy chief executive Dr Richard Fletcher said the company acknowledged the price rise...

Power out in Queenstown; Vodafone down for many

A power outage is affecting users in Queenstown, and the Vodafone mobile network is either down or degraded in parts of the southern South Island

Opportunities available by thinking small

Tremendous opportunities available by thinking small

The Otago Daily Times continues its series of profiles of mayoral candidates. Today, Guy Willams puts the questions to Southland district mayoral candidate Don Bryars.

Measles precaution at school

Measles precaution at school

Remarkables Primary School pupils and staff with possible measles symptoms, and those who have not been vaccinated twice, have been told to stay away until next Tuesday.

Foundation makes first grants

Kate Moetaua's husband, Teaukura Moetaua stands with two of his daughters and some of the...

Foundation makes first grants

The family of the late Kate Moetaua are keeping her memory alive with grants to eight Wakatipu High School pupils.

Winter Pride event confirms its appeal

Drag queen Kola Gin performs during the Propaganda White dance party on Saturday night. PHOTO:...

Winter Pride event confirms its appeal

More events, more participants and some "magic" on Queenstown's waterfront means Winter Pride has exceeded organisers' expectations once again.

Jewelling Banjo

Jewelling Banjo

Neave Fuller (7), of Queenstown, and her pomapoo, Banjo, prepare to take the stage for the Doggy Drag competition at Pride in the Park yesterday.

Man 'tried to rub himself' against woman

Man 'tried to rub himself' against woman

An Indian man allegedly tried to "rub himself'' against a woman at house in Queenstown last night.

Trampers ignored warnings

Pavlina Pizova and Ondrej Petr. Photo: NZ Police

Trampers ignored warnings

A Czech couple's ''goal-focused mentality'' led them to ignore advice about walking the Routeburn Track in winter, and to make a series of poor decisions as they encountered increasing difficulties...

Fatal hike: Pair told not to walk track

Pavlina Pizova with Ondrej Petr. Photo supplied/NZ Police

Fatal Routeburn hike: Pair's choices criticised

A Czech tramper who died while walking the Routeburn Track with his partner had been advised against undertaking the hike.

Climbers lifted off mountain

Mr Chinn (right) and fellow team member Rupert Gardiner prepare for the rescue.

Climbers lifted off mountain

Three climbers plucked to safety from high on The Remarkables on Sunday called for help just in time, one of their rescuers says.

Stem cell treatment 'changed my life'

Stem cell treatment 'changed my life'

A former crackhead male prostitute-turned gangster and jailbird, who literally got a hammering from the Hells Angels is to tell an audience about his life changing stem cell treatment.

Ninety-nine tickets for illegal parking

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is now proactively monitoring the Queenstown Events Centre...

Ninety-nine tickets for illegal parking

Ninety-nine tickets have been issued for illegal parking in Shotover Country and Lake Hayes Estate in the four weeks since enforcement began.

ABs stars visit Wakatipu High

All Blacks captain Kieran Read organises a skills session with primary school pupils at Wakatipu...

ABs stars visit Wakatipu High

The famous five went to Queenstown.

All Blacks visit Wakatipu High School

All Blacks captain Kieran Read talks to pupils at Wakatipu High School. Photo: Guy Williams

All Blacks visit Wakatipu High School

The All Blacks have sent a group of five Crusaders deep into Highlanders territory as the freshly named squad marks the beginning of its quest to win New Zealand's third Rugby World Cup in a row.

Three taxi drivers grounded during safety checks

Three taxi drivers taken off the road during an enforcement operation in Queenstown are ''three too many'', the New Zealand Taxi Federation says.

Second rejection for Queenstown Airport

Second rejection for Queenstown Airport

The rejection of Queenstown Airport Corporation’s statement of intent for a second time is "absolutely not job done", a lobby group says.

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