Climber killed in Fiordland fall
Climber killed in Fiordland fall
A climber died after falling from the Homer Saddle near Te Anau today.
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No place for know-it-alls in business, entrepreneur says
No place for know-it-alls in business, entrepreneur says
If you think you know it all, you probably won't succeed. That is the message from one of New Zealand's leading entrepreneurs for those wanting a head start in their business careers.
Friction over track use
Friction over track use
Arrowtown residents are upset they were not properly consulted on changes to one of the town's best-known walkways, the Arrow River Anniversary track.
Subway Kids at Lake Hayes
Subway Kids at Lake Hayes
The second Subway Kids Duathlon comes to Lake Hayes tomorrow and local children are gearing up for the friendly event.
Troubled developers owe $53 million
Troubled developers owe $53 million
SMG Properties, one of the companies which developed Queenstown's five star, $100 million The Rees Hotel, owes almost $53 million to its creditors, according to the liquidator's latest report.
Inadequate consultation on plan change: SPL
Inadequate consultation on plan change: SPL
The landowner at the centre of an Environment Court hearing which could enable the building of one of the largest retail centres in New Zealand has submitted the council did not adequately consult the community.
Traditional pancakes shared
Traditional pancakes shared
Some traditions are worth keeping and yesterday, members of St Peter's Anglican Church in Queenstown shared one that is particularly popular.
Shrove Tuesday, or pancake Tuesday, is a Church tradition of serving pancakes a day before the start of Lent.
Originating in England, Shrove Tuesday dates back to the 12th century and marks the start of the 40-day fasting ritual.
Hearing on rezoning opens
Hearing on rezoning opens
A complex hearing to rezone one of Queenstown's biggest undeveloped areas began yesterday - four years after it was first notified.
Man attacked twice in early hours
Man attacked twice in early hours
Police are looking for the people who attacked a young Queenstown man after he was assaulted twice while walking home from town, once with a baseball bat.
Shy raptors getting home improvements
Shy raptors getting home improvements
The Kiwi Birdlife Park morepork enclosure is undergoing an upgrade to bring the shy bird into view for to visitors.
Scott tipped to take fifth Alpine Classic title
Scott tipped to take fifth Alpine Classic title
The Alpine Classic's race director is predicting a fifth win for Pure Black Racing Team cyclist Scott Little on Saturday in the race from Queenstown to Wanaka and back.
Central contenders told to get on track for races
Central contenders told to get on track for races
Organisers for tomorrow's Moonshine Trail mountain bike races would like to see more Central Otago contenders enter the event, which is in its sixth year.
Greek flavour for takeaways
Greek flavour for takeaways
A Kiwi twist on a Greek favourite is what owners of Queenstown's newest takeaway arrival are labelling their Greek outlet, Souvalucky.
Entrepreneurs to be entertained at elite club meeting
Entrepreneurs to be entertained at elite club meeting
It is an elite club worth a total of $US138 billion ($NZ164 billion) worldwide, and next week 400 of its members will visit Queenstown to share the secret of becoming an entrepreneurial success.
Concert draws bigger crowd than Highlanders
Concert draws bigger crowd than Highlanders
Organisers of the Gibbston Valley Winery Concert at the weekend are already planning another for next year after a successful day on Saturday, which brought an estimated 14,000 people through the gates.
Plenty of reminiscing by thousands of fans
Plenty of reminiscing by thousands of fans
Residents and visitors were spoilt for choice and faced with big decisions on the weekend with two of the Queenstown Lakes region's favourite spectating pastimes going head to head - this time around, rugby was not the winner.
More creations for Art2Wear
More creations for Art2Wear
Arrowtown Autumn Festivals Art2Wear competition has attracted an impressive 28 entries from locals and afar this year.
Driving club has much to offer
Driving club has much to offer
The Queenstown Car Club is welcoming more members to its growing group and the club's director says it is a good opportunity for learning drivers to join in a safe environment.
Little River Band frontman cool with resort's change
Little River Band frontman cool with resort's change
They have been on the radio since 1975, their oldest member is 61 and by their own account they now sound better than they look, but the Little River Band still manages to get an old fashioned mosh pit formed in front of the stage - 40 rows long.
Platinum Estates puts 18-lot subdivision development case
Platinum Estates puts 18-lot subdivision development case
Developer Platinum Estates Ltd has put its case forward to the Queenstown Lakes District Council for a proposed 18-lot subdivision at Dalefield, near Arrowtown.