Fence-jumper breaches security at Queenstown Airport
A person has been detained by police following a security breach at Queenstown Airport this afternoon.
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Alleged stabbing case postponed
Alleged stabbing case postponed
A case involving a man accused of stabbing two people in Queenstown in August has been pushed back to give his defence lawyer time to access evidence.
Judge tells Aussie to behave or go home to mother
Judge tells Aussie to behave or go home to mother
An Australian waiter was told by a district court judge if he was not able to behave himself in New Zealand he should "go home and be looked after by your mother''.
Case against stabbing accused pushed back
Case against stabbing accused pushed back
A case involving a man accused of stabbing two people in Queenstown in August has been pushed back to give his defence lawyer time to access evidence.
Firefighters at airport earn qualifications
Firefighters at airport earn qualifications
Queenstown Airport has virtually trebled the number of rescue firefighters in the past two years, and last month it almost doubled the number of those qualified to be deputy crew chiefs.
60 years' service celebrated
60 years' service celebrated
Tonight in Queenstown, Bob Robertson’s unprecedented service to the resort’s volunteer fire brigade will be acknowledged during the brigade’s annual awards.
Bleak prospects for creditors
Bleak prospects for creditors
A Queenstown-based residential construction company that went into liquidation in March owes more than $2.3 million.
'Completely reckless': Company owner owes nearly $1m
'Completely reckless': Company owner owes nearly $1m
A liquidator has slammed a former Queenstowner, labelling him “completely reckless” as he prepares to report him to the Companies Office.
Hospital build news welcomed
Hospital build news welcomed
News an independent $20 million surgical hospital is expected to open in Queenstown in about two years has been welcomed in the resort.
New hospital for Queenstown
New hospital for Queenstown
A new hospital for Queenstown is expected to be open by late 2021.
Boult conflict of interest report to be presented at council meeting
Boult conflict of interest report to be presented at council meeting
A report will be presented to Thursday's full Queenstown Lakes District Council meeting in Queenstown - the last for this triennium - following an elected member conduct committee hearing yesterday.
Crown Range dangerous driving charge
Crown Range dangerous driving charge
A man who drove on the wrong side of the road while crossing the Crown Range, heading towards Queenstown, and failed to give way at a number of roundabouts is facing a charge of dangerous driving.
Three caught drink-driving in Queenstown
Three caught drink-driving in Queenstown
Three drink-drivers were caught in Queenstown this morning during a police checkpoint on Lake Esplanade.
Perfect day ends season at Coronet
Perfect day ends season at Coronet
A "season of two halves" was celebrated at Coronet Peak yesterday on a blue-bird day marking the end of the mountain's 2019 ski season.
One hurt after car hits tree at Dalefield
One hurt after car hits tree at Dalefield
Queenstown police are continuing to investigate the cause of a serious crash which closed Domain Rd, at Dalefield, for several hours on Saturday night.
Annual blessing
Annual blessing
A special outdoor service was held for the annual Blessing of the Animals at St Peter's Church in Queenstown.
Preparations for consent accreditation
Preparations for consent accreditation
A "GAP analysis audit" preceding an assessment to determine if the Queenstown Lakes District Council can continue to issue building consents identified several non-compliances, some serious, a...
Council appeals Environment Court decision
Council appeals Environment Court decision
An appeal has been lodged by the Queenstown Lakes District Council relating to an Environment Court decision due to "concerns about procedural issues" which may follow.
Hospital review in progress
Hospital review in progress
A "critical friend" review of Lakes District Hospital is expected to be complete "in a matter of weeks", the results of which will influence the Southern District Health Board's longer-term...
Assets of helicopter tour company sold for $125,000
Assets of helicopter tour company sold for $125,000
A Queenstown helicopter company, placed in liquidation in February, has had its assets - including its name - sold for $125,000.