Man taken to hospital after late-night kitchen fire
Man taken to hospital after late-night kitchen fire
An Arrowtown man is believed to have been treated at Lakes District Hospital after a fire in his home early on Saturday.
Tracey Roxburgh
Endowment fund may be used for centre
Endowment fund may be used for centre
The Arrowtown Endowment Fund could be used to assist funding the proposed $1.78 million Arrowtown Community and Sports Centre (ASCS), a report to the Queenstown Lakes District Council says.
Support for rural fire authority plan
Support for rural fire authority plan
Queenstown Lakes District Council principal rural fire officer Gordon Bailey has recommended the council support an enlarged rural fire district for Otago.
'Worst time' for dairy scare, Key says
'Worst time' for dairy scare, Key says
Prime Minister John Key says a new scare over dairy products exported to China has come at the worst possible time, but he has downplayed concerns it will further sour New Zealand's reputation in China.
$20,000 reward in bid to locate man
$20,000 reward in bid to locate man
Southern police have taken the unusual step of posting a $20,000 reward in the hope of finding Simon James Garrick, last seen by his family a year ago.
Commitment, 'bias', convention centre big issues
Commitment, 'bias', convention centre big issues
Kinloch man Al Angus defended his position in the challenge for the Queenstown Lakes mayoralty during a mayoral forum in Wanaka yesterday.
Adventure racing: Nelson team wins Spring Challenge premier event
Adventure racing: Nelson team wins Spring Challenge premier event
More than 900 women flocked to the area around Gibbston at the weekend for the premier event of the 2013 Spring Challenge.
Election debate tonight
Election debate tonight
Queenstown residents and ratepayers will have the chance to grill those standing for the Queenstown Lakes District Council and mayoralty tonight during the major election debate before the 2013 local body elections.
Stepping back with pride in achievements
Stepping back with pride in achievements
After five years at the helm of a trust which has been responsible for stimulating the Queenstown Lakes economy through the development of 110km of trails, Terry Stevens has decided it is time for a change.
Fast strategy to improve health
Fast strategy to improve health
A man known as the ''Fast-Master'' will share his story and philosophies about ''regular intelligent fasting'' (RIF) in Queenstown next month.
Body builders come south
Body builders come south
The toned, taut and tanned will be on display in Queenstown this Saturday during the resort's first International Natural Bodybuilders Association (Inba) Southern Lakes Classic bodybuilding competition, and there is a possibility an ''exceptional'' entrant will be invited to the Natural Olympia contest in San Diego in November.
Contentious contest sparks new career
Contentious contest sparks new career
Eighteen months ago, John Wallace became a Wakatipu celebrity, winning the controversial men-only Lake Hayes A&P Show home brew competition.
Four taking on best in NZ
Four taking on best in NZ
Four members of the Queenstown Swimming Club will this weekend head to Wellington to compete in the 2013 New Zealand Short Course Championships, a five-day swimming meet.
150th anniversary of Mass celebrated at school
150th anniversary of Mass celebrated at school
The hallways at St Joseph's School in Queenstown echoed with tales of yesteryear on Saturday as former pupils, teachers, principals and invited guests marked the 150th anniversary of the first Catholic Mass in the resort.
Bodybuilder shines in Wellington contest
Bodybuilder shines in Wellington contest
Cassie Chow's dream of representing New Zealand internationally in bodybuilding came closer in Wellington on Saturday, when the 36-year-old Queenstown bodybuilder won her first regional title.
Candidate questions burn-off effects
Candidate questions burn-off effects
It was time for the Otago Regional Council to reconsider how to more effectively manage adverse effects of controlled burn-offs, which have the potential to affect the tourism and film industries, an Otago Regional Council candidate says.
Apprentices get ahead in awards
Apprentices get ahead in awards
One was a barista and the other wanted to be a nurse, until serendipitous opportunities saw them begin hairdressing apprenticeships and go on to achieve national and regional recognition.
Burn-offs put smoke pollution issue front and centre
Burn-offs put smoke pollution issue front and centre
The Otago Regional Council had no ''quick fix'' to remedy air pollution caused by outdoor burn-offs - described as a ''significant issue'' across the Otago and Central Otago regions.
Council costs and debt below budget
Council costs and debt below budget
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has reported a ''pretty pleasing'' result for the financial year ended June 30, which included operating costs $3.2 million below budget and total debt of just over $105 million - $23 million less than budgeted for in the long-term plan.
Fire jumps break, strands skiers
Fire jumps break, strands skiers
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will look to recover costs associated with an out-of-control burn-off on land bordering the Remarkables skifield access road yesterday afternoon.