The Glenorchy community is expected to benefit by about $15,000 from Saturday's 48th annual Glenorchy Races, but the long-running event may be facing competition for spectators from other events, with fewer numbers than predicted.
The family of the Queenstown man who went missing more than a year ago has joined police in the resort in rejecting media speculation he ‘‘faked his own death''.
The son of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi met Threepwood developer Jim Boult for drinks, but the rumoured sale of the resort did not come up in conversation, Mr Boult said yesterday.
Live music and New Year's Eve fireworks in Queenstown and Wanaka tonight will herald the 2010 Summerdaze Festival in the Queenstown Lakes district.
Two Queenstown "boy racers" had their cars seized and will appear in the Queenstown District Court in January, after allegedly racing at speeds of 100kmh in Glenda Dr on Tuesday evening.
Peak holiday traffic was reduced to a crawl after a car rolled on Frankton Rd near Queenstown yesterday afternoon.
A structural failure caused by excessive use and possible abuse has forced the popular public pontoon at Lake Hayes to be taken out of use by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Plans for further improvements of the Queenstown Gardens have been opened for public consultation by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
A tourist bus driver's quick reactions probably saved the life of a Southland motorist who almost collided with the bus, which was carrying 40 passengers, on the Te Anau-Mossburn highway on Christmas Eve.
A tourist bus driver's quick actions saved the life of a Southland motorist who almost collided with the bus, occupied by 40 passengers, on the Te Anau-Mossburn Highway on Christmas Eve.
World-class DJ and producer Carl Cox is confirmed to play in Queenstown for the first time on Saturday, January 30, and limited pre-sale tickets go on sale early next month.
The fledgling New Zealand Red Cross emergency response team in Queenstown hopes to be fully equipped next year, despite its budget being tightened in 2009 because of a drop in donations.
The developers behind the luxury Threepwood resort have been asked by the Environment Court for precise details of their proposed earthworks before a final determination of their appeal.
Some threat to the safety of Kawarau Jet's passengers and crew" is one of the reasons why the Environment Court has rejected Thunder Jet's bid to get back in business on Lake Wakatipu and Kawarau River this summer.
A Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot trainee, inspired by family trips to Warbirds Over Wanaka, is now working hard to earn his wings next year.
Revellers in the great outdoors are being urged to take care with their use of fire and to visit the Queenstown Visitor Centre for hunting permits and advice on where to drive off-road.
Friday December 18 9pm: The Medicine Men play Dux de Lux. Free entry.
A national "screen desk" and closer ties between the Department of Conservation and Film New Zealand have been welcomed by Doc Wakatipu and Film Otago Southland.
Auckland punk garage rockers Die! Die! Die! play at Revolver next month.
The fast hydroslide at Alpine Aqualand remains closed, caught up in a dispute over a safety issue between the Queenstown Lakes District Council and Naylor Love.
