Tracey Roxburgh

Remarkables Primary manager stays

The Remarkables Primary School board says the school is in a "positive place" as it starts the 2018 school year, but its limited statutory manager will continue working with the board.

Locked gates sought for problem camping spots

The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked to restrict all overnight vehicle access to two of its trouble freedom camping spots until its bylaw can be reviewed.

Camp vision brought to life

The Camp Glenorchy tent site, with cabins to the left, the main reception, amenities and ablution...

Camp vision brought to life

Almost four years to the day after United States philanthropists Debbi and Paul Brainerd bought a 1.6ha site in Glenorchy, the doors will officially open on their pioneering Camp Glenorchy project.

‘Incident’ sparks search for man

Police in Queenstown are trying to identify and locate this man, believed to be Irish. Photo:...

‘Incident’ sparks search for man

Police in Queenstown carried out a scene examination in the grounds of a church in the resort’s CBD yesterday.

WorkSafe to look at hospital’s health, safety

The entrance to Lakes District Hospital. Photos: ODT.

WorkSafe to look at hospital’s health, safety

Worksafe staff will comb Lakes District Hospital for health and safety risks next week.

Heavy rain leaves damage in wake

A slip, at Blue Slip, has closed Skippers Rd. Photo: Supplied

Heavy rain leaves damage in wake

From the hottest day on record to snow in three days.

Man sought over incident in Queenstown CBD

Queenstown police are asking for help from the public to identify a man they want to speak to about an alleged incident in the town this week.

Hot hospital prompts mayor to take action

Mayor taking hospital concerns to minister

Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says he will be raising issues with the Southern DHB in respect of Lakes District Hospital with the Minister of Health.

'Absolutely roasting' hospital temperature floors patient

A patient at Lakes District Hospital says the temperature inside the building was ''absolutely roasting'' and he was sweating while inactive last week.

Drone case transferred

The At Alpha fire near Wanaka at its peak, with up to eight choppers in the air at once fighting...

Drone case transferred

A Chilean man charged with flying a drone near helicopters fighting a huge fire near Wanaka on January 3 has had his case transferred to Hamilton.

Conditions 'hazardous' at hospital

Staff at Lakes District Hospital have been forced to open every available door and window in the...

Hospital staff say hot conditions hazardous

Staff at Lakes District Hospital are working in ''untenable'' conditions and fear someone will die if the Southern DHB does not act quickly to address their concerns.

Council fined over sewage discharge

Council fined $37,500 for sewage discharge into river

Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says he was disappointed the ORC chose to prosecute the district council after sewage was discharged into the Kawarau River.

Closeburn 'fire' believed to be dust rising

Emergency services rushed to Closeburn yesterday afternoon after a member of the public believed she had spotted smoke in the area.

Jacks Point golf course fire contained

A grass fire by the Jacks Point golf course, near Queenstown, appears to have been brought under control.

Concert-goer says several ill from heat

About 18,000 people attended the concert on Saturday. Photo supplied

Concert-goer says several ill from heat

The medical liaison for the Gibbston Summer Concert says ''no-one was treated for heat stroke'' during Saturday's sold-out event.

$662,800 in fines for freedom campers

Breaking the freedom camping rules in the Queenstown Lakes District resulted in campers being fined $662,800 last year.

Already planning expansion

The new Wakatipu High School at Frankton takes shape last October. PHOTO: PAUL TAYLOR

Already planning expansion

Planning has already started for the expansion of the new Wakatipu High School, which will be fully open and operational in just under a fortnight.

Heat takes toll on crowd at Gibbston

Canadian Alanis Morisette proved popular at the annual Gibbston Summer Concert on Saturday. Photo...

Heat takes toll on crowd at Gibbston

While Gibbston Summer Concert organisers hailed Saturday’s event a success, many concert-goers felt there was room for improvement.

Machinery sparks large blaze

Volunteer fire crews from across the Wakatipu and beyond were called in to help fight a grass...

Machinery sparks large blaze burning about 8ha

A spark from a power harrow - similar to a rotary hoe - caused a large fire near Jacks Point on Friday night.

‘Perfect’ forecast for big concert day

Alanis Morissette performs during the KAABOO Del Mar Festival in Del Mar, California, in...

‘Perfect’ forecast for big concert day

Seventeen-thousand tickets have been sold, the stage is set and the forecast is for one of the best summer concerts Wakatipu has seen.

Search form

Search form

Tracey Roxburgh