Hundreds of new homes in Wakatipu
Hundreds of new homes in Wakatipu
Up to 2164 new homes are on the way for the Wakatipu.
Tracey Roxburgh
Sportsground proposed
Sportsground proposed
A sports field could be on the way for Queenstown's Shotover Country development.
Lawyers prepare cases over town centre zone
Lawyers prepare cases over town centre zone
In an "unusual'' situation, lawyers are preparing to do battle in two separate courts, arguing over different aspects of the Queenstown Lakes District Council's Plan Change 50, which seeks to extend the Queenstown town centre zone.
Wakatipu High pupils to speak on sacrifice in war
Wakatipu High pupils to speak on sacrifice in war
Senior Wakatipu High School pupils will this week pay tribute to sacrifices made by New Zealanders during World War 1.
Permanent name for eastern access road on agenda
Permanent name for eastern access road on agenda
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will this week be asked to confirm the eastern access road (EAR) be permanently renamed Hawthorne Dr - a name ruled out by the council four months ago.
Calls for Queenstown to have scanner
Calls for Queenstown to have scanner
A Queenstown developer says it is time for the Southern District Health Board to deliver on a promise it made more than three years ago and progress a CT scanner for Queenstown.
Blessing for 'bold, adventurous' bird
Blessing for 'bold, adventurous' bird
Kiwi Birdlife Park's newest resident, Hakurangi - formerly named Mr McMurdo - was named and blessed by Willie Solomon this morning.
Reins go to 'right-hand man'
Reins go to 'right-hand man'
One of Queenstown's most enduring professional relationships is coming to an end.
CT scanner could have improved trauma treatment
CT scanner could have improved trauma treatment
A Queenstown doctor believes if a CT scanner had been in place at Lakes District Hospital, the treatment of a tourist who later died of severe traumatic brain injuries last year may have differed.
Super Rugby preseason clash in resort
Super Rugby preseason clash in resort
Rugby fans from across Central Otago will get to see two titans of the Super Rugby competition do battle this week in the final preseason game before the 2016 tournament begins.
Two trail founders honoured
Two trail founders honoured
Two Queenstown men have been honoured for their part in establishing the Queenstown Trail, and coves on the Kelvin Peninsula Loop now bear their names.
Relief as trees to stay, for now
Relief as trees to stay, for now
They will not be moved - for now, at least.
UB40 Gibbston gig cancelled
UB40 Gibbston gig cancelled
British reggae band UB40 has cancelled its concert near Queenstown, to the disappointment of 3000 fans.
Would-be climber out on a limb (+ video)
Would-be climber out on a limb (+ video)
I'm about 5m off the ground, slowly spinning, while dangling from a rope which has been looped over a tree branch.
NZ climbers want to be top of tree
NZ climbers want to be top of tree
The best tree-climbers on either side of the Tasman will be going head-to-head in a walnut tree today.
Farewell for 82-year-old 'inspiration'
Farewell for 82-year-old 'inspiration'
Neri Ma doesn't like being the centre of attention.
Rural fire authority forced to pay Cecil Peak fire costs
Rural fire authority forced to pay Cecil Peak fire costs
The National Rural Fire Authority has been forced to carry the costs of fighting a fire at Cecil Peak almost two years ago after those deemed responsible left the country.
Long day of travel for kiwi
Long day of travel for kiwi
Today the Kiwi Birdlife Park turns 30. Yesterday it welcomed 6-year-old Mr McMurdo, which left Nga Manu Nature Reserve, at Waikanae in the morning.
Missing climber probably died in fall - coroner
Missing climber probably died in fall - coroner
Missing Wellington engineer Simon Bell (33) probably died from severe traumatic injuries sustained in a mountaineering fall, Coroner David Crerar has found.
Bars making noise about changing rules
Bars making noise about changing rules
Queenstown CBD bars and restaurants want an ‘‘entertainment precinct'' in the resort's heart so alcohol and noise regulations can be relaxed. Tracey Roxburgh reports.