Former Act leader supports friend
Former Act leader supports friend
Former Act New Zealand leader Rodney Hide supported a long-term friend, troubled property developer Dave Henderson, in the Queenstown District Court yesterday.
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Man in Auckland court on drug charges
Man in Auckland court on drug charges
One of the six people arrested last month during a Queenstown police drug operation appeared in the Auckland District Court yesterday on charges of supply and administration of methamphetamine.
Fear cyclists would jeopardise fishing
Fear cyclists would jeopardise fishing
Submissions for and against an around-the-mountains cycle trail have been heard in Invercargill this week, with Southland and Otago fishing fraternities the biggest obstacles for the tourism venture.
Hunters get quacking
Hunters get quacking
Camouflage on the ground and loud noises in the air - it must be that time of year when nearly 4000 men and women gather in their maimais to shoot the timid bird that is the duck.
Spreading cheer
Spreading cheer
Marmageddon, it's a nationwide crisis.
Community rallies round in support of family
Community rallies round in support of family
The Arrowtown community is rallying round to help a local child diagnosed with lung cancer.
'Glamour event of the year' to raise money for hall upgrade
'Glamour event of the year' to raise money for hall upgrade
Organisers are calling Wakatipu's Queen's Birthday Ball "the glamour event of the year" and are hoping for a sellout crowd of 500 in the Memorial Hall next month.
Hearing begins
Hearing begins
Submissions for the proposed $11 million Around the Mountains cycle trail are being heard this week in Invercargill after the proposal attracted more than 100 opposing submissions last year.
Frankton Flats hearing continues
Frankton Flats hearing continues
The Environmental Court hearing for the Frankton Flats Zone is expected to finish on Thursday in Queenstown, however a result will not be reached until after two further hearings this month.
Additional cameras to be placed in resort
Additional cameras to be placed in resort
Positions for at least 10 new closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in Queenstown are all but finalised and police say the security system will be working in time for the Winter Festival, in June.
Health board forecast deficit worsens
Health board forecast deficit worsens
The Southern District Health Board year-end forecast has deteriorated by $2 million and board chairman Joe Butterfield says better spending controls need to be put in place to avoid a full-year deficit of nearly $9 million.
Mountain bike track open until May 13
Mountain bike track open until May 13
Skyline will extend its mountain bike season until the middle of May by keeping the gondola-accessed Queenstown Mountain Bike Track open.
Anzac show with a difference
Anzac show with a difference
More than 300 people attended the Queenstown RSA's specially commissioned Anzac Day concert Music While You Work, performed on Wednesday afternoon and evening in the Queenstown Memorial Hall.
Dougal Stevenson back as newsreader
Dougal Stevenson back as newsreader
"This is the news and this is Dougal Stevenson reading it."
Crowds and colour at festival opening day
Crowds and colour at festival opening day
The Arrowtown Autumn Festival attracted nearly 8000 people to the annual opening day parade on Saturday.
Fine weather, warm pies a hit
Fine weather, warm pies a hit
What better way to attract the crowds than with a warm pastry pie?
Preference for NZers
Preference for NZers
NZSki is targeting locals to fill 500 positions on its skifields for the 2012 ski season.
Four receive minor injuries
Four receive minor injuries
Four people were taken to Lakes District Hospital yesterday after a car crash near Arrow Junction.
Skifields employing local staff
Skifields employing local staff
NZSki is targeting locals to fill 500 positions on its skifields for the 2012 ski season.
New term, new performing arts centre
New term, new performing arts centre
Wakatipu High School pupils will be greeted with a new performing arts and music centre on Monday with the $2.2 million and seven-month project finished in time for term two.