Tracey Roxburgh

Families celebrate former maternity hospital’s history

More than 100 people turned out to have their photo taken in front of the former Queenstown...

Families celebrate former maternity hospital’s history

More than 100 people braved rain yesterday to be part of an historic photo commemorating the "halcyon days" of maternity services in Queenstown.

Freedom camping fines increase

Almost $350,000 in fines have been issued to freedom campers in the Queenstown Lakes District in the first three months of this year.

Ticket row prompts vow

A German tourist has vowed to "avoid" Queenstown and says he will be telling others to do the same after unknowingly being fined for "inconsiderate parking" in the resort’s CBD.

No boat ride but lifejackets for PM's family

New Zealand's 'first family' now have a set of personalised matching lifejackets after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited Shotover Jet near Queenstown this morning.

May date given for opening of bridge

Contractors work on the cycle and pedestrian underpass at the northern end of the new Kawarau...

May date given for opening of two-lane bridge

The countdown is on for the long-awaited opening of Queenstown's new two-lane bridge between Kelvin Heights and Frankton.

St Bathans shift may be on the cards

Gratuity Cottage, one of Queenstown's oldest properties, built in the early 1870s. PHOTO: ODT FILES

St Bathans shift may be on the cards

One of Queenstown's oldest cottages may be moving to St Bathans.

Radiology centre open for business

Queenstown's new Siemens MRI scanner means patients from throughout the Queenstown Lakes district...

Radiology centre open for business

Patients from the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago districts now have access to a state-of-the-art MRI scanner in Queenstown.

Promotion group not seeking extra funding

Promotion group not seeking extra funding

Destination Queenstown members have voted against asking for additional funding from the Queenstown Lakes District Council, a decision chief executive Graham Budd described as "very disappointing".

South Island high country access draft report released

A crown entity has released its draft report on public access in and around the South Island High Country, triggered after it heard "concerning messages" from private landholders.

Achiever hopes to inspire others

IFBB Bikini pro Sheena Martin has competed at the Olympia twice. Photo: D-Ray Photography

Achiever hopes to inspire others to succeed

Sheena Martin thought that by now she would be a successful lawyer and a mother. Instead, the 29-year-old has her sights firmly set on qualifying to compete in the Olympics of her sport and new career.

Much-loved rafting guide farewelled

Moana-Roa ‘‘Chief’’ Haare is farewelled by a funeral guard of honour at Lake Hayes. Photo:...

Much-loved rafting guide farewelled

Paddles were raised to form a guard of honour and a haka was performed to send a highly respected and loved Queenstown rafting guide on his final journey on Thursday.

Raft guide's death a 'great loss to all who knew him'

A haka is performed while paddles are raised to form a guard at the funeral of Moana-Roa 'Chief'...

Raft guide's death a 'great loss to all who knew him'

Paddles were raised to form a guard of honour while a haka was performed as a highly-respected and loved Queenstown legend was sent on his final journey this afternoon.

Hotel land sale approved: details secret

Hotel land sale approved: details secret

Mystery surrounds the site of a new hotel proposed to be built in Queenstown by a Chinese company.

Council extends camp's lease

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has extended the lease of the Frankton Camp for 12 months,...

Council extends camp's lease

Residents at the Frankton Camp have been given another 12 months to find alternative accommodation after the Queenstown Lakes District Council extended the camp's lease.

Cooling system on its way

A cooling system at Lakes District Hospital is due to be operational by the end of this year.

Ramada Hotel developer appeals consent refusal

An appeal has been lodged by the company proposing a $45 million hotel near Queenstown’s CBD after commissioners refused to grant consent last month.

Two safety notices lifted at Lakes hospital

Two of three improvement notices issued by WorkSafe to the Southern DHB in relation to Lakes District Hospital have been lifted.

Council to seek funding for toilets

The Frankton bus shelter and public toilets by Mary Jowett Architects. Photo supplied.

Council to seek funding for toilets

Government funding is to be sought for more public toilets in the Queenstown Lakes district, which has been caught short by its booming visitor population.

Frankton Bay safe, Lake Hayes still off-limits

Lake Hayes has been declared safe for swimming cyanobacteria scum was found. Photo: ODT files

Frankton Bay safe, Lake Hayes still off-limits

It is safe to swim at Frankton Bay in Lake Wakatipu again, but it will be at least another week before warning signs are removed from Lake Hayes.

Judge 'got it wrong' over discharge

Judge 'got it wrong' over assaults discharge

A man who assaulted his wife, daughter and best friend in Queenstown after uncovering an affair has been convicted after the Crown appealed a decision to discharge him without conviction.

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