Violent past put to positive use
Violent past put to positive use
Vic Tamati had every intention of killing his entire family the night his wife told him she was taking their children and not coming back.
Tracey Roxburgh
80 submissions on float-plane plans
80 submissions on float-plane plans
More than 80 submissions from as far afield as Australia and the United Kingdom have been received on a proposal to establish a float-plane operation on Lake Wakatipu.
Fundraiser draws more than 250
Fundraiser draws more than 250
About $17,000 was raised for Remarkables Primary School at its rugby-themed fundraiser on Saturday night, when more than 250 people braved stormy weather to watch the All Blacks beat France, on a giant screen, before dancing the night away.
Daffodil Day volunteers feted
Daffodil Day volunteers feted
Tribute was paid to more than 70 Daffodil Day volunteers during a special afternoon tea near Arrowtown on Wednesday to celebrate more than $28,000 raised last month for cancer sufferers in the Wakatipu Basin.
Gym members stepping up for breast cancer
Gym members stepping up for breast cancer
Alpine Health and Fitness members will be putting their bodies on the line next month during a special class designed to raise funds for breast cancer.
More than $95,000 distributed
More than $95,000 distributed
More than $95,000 has been distributed around the Queenstown Lakes District by the SkyCity Queenstown Casino Community Trust, providing funds to purchase everything from sports uniforms to car seats and iPads.
Community leader nominated for award
Community leader nominated for award
A woman described as a "great leader", and a "wonderful guide and mentor" has been nominated for a Kiwibank Local Heroes Award in the New Zealander of the Year Awards 2012.
RPM studio gets approval; November start planned
RPM studio gets approval; November start planned
A dedicated RPM studio at Alpine Health and Fitness could be under construction by mid-November, after the Queenstown Lakes District Council approved the proposal at its full meeting in Lake Hawea yesterday.
One submission on speargrass perfumery
One submission on speargrass perfumery
Just one submission was received on the Taramea Trust's proposal to establish a perfumery at Speargrass Flat, which was publicly notified last month.
Expansion bid as Queenstown gym bursting at seams
Expansion bid as Queenstown gym bursting at seams
RPM enthusiasts rejoice - a dedicated RPM studio may be on the way for Alpine Health and Fitness.
'Cheaper bridge' may be required
'Cheaper bridge' may be required
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will recommend the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) continue design development for a new two-lane, two-way bridge at Kawarau Falls, but acknowledge a possible need to adopt a "cheaper bridge type" at its meeting on Tuesday.
Joel's missing ball bounces back with a bonus
Joel's missing ball bounces back with a bonus
The smile on Joel Malcolm-Smith's face when he found out the Gilbert rugby ball lost in Dunedin on September 10 had been replaced was almost as wide as the ball he bought to replace it on Monday.
Property listings still 'tight'
Property listings still 'tight'
Four hundred residential properties - excluding sections - were on the market in Queenstown last month , compared with 550 last August and 1040 in August 2008, Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Queenstown spokesman Kelvin Collins said.
McEwan company in liquidation
McEwan company in liquidation
Liquidators and receivers are working to recover more than $30 million owed to creditors of Pounamu Prime Ltd, a company owned by bankrupt Auckland developer Dan McEwan.
Shotover Jet Christmas Spectacular casting call
Shotover Jet Christmas Spectacular casting call
The hunt is on for Queenstown performers keen to take to the stage during the 2011 Shotover Jet Christmas Spectacular, to be held on December 11.
Insufficient funds to pay failed contractor's creditors
Insufficient funds to pay failed contractor's creditors
Steve Rout Contracting Ltd is unlikely to have sufficient funds for secured, preferential or unsecured creditors, the first liquidators' report says.
Big days loom with auditions
Big days loom with auditions
Applications have closed, performers are rehearsing and judges are readying themselves for making some tough decisions at regional auditions for the Otago Daily Times and Dunedin City Council's Big Night In.
Queenstown Lakes houses still dearest
Queenstown Lakes houses still dearest
Queenstown had once again been given the "dubious honour" of being the most expensive place in New Zealand by Quotable Value, Queenstown Lakes Housing Trust chairman David Cole said yesterday at the official launch of the trust's affordable housing development at Lake Hayes Estate.
England player hooked on resort
England player hooked on resort
Queenstown - and the pupils at Wakatipu High School - left a lasting impression on England rugby hooker Steve Thompson, who said he and his team-mates were happy to give something back to the community which made them feel so welcome.
Nerin Square 'significant milestone', minister says
Nerin Square 'significant milestone', minister says
A "significant milestone" was reached by the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust yesterday, when its comprehensive Lake Hayes Estate development, Nerin Square, was officially opened by Housing Minister Phil Heatley.