Big screen beckons Lonely Dog
Big screen beckons Lonely Dog
A Queenstown artist's creation is heading to the big screen following the announcement yesterday Warner Bros had acquired the screen rights to Alveridgea and the Legend of the Lonely Dog.
Tracey Roxburgh
Boat lovers' big day out
Boat lovers' big day out
Classic boats from Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill, the North Island, Britain, Canada and Alabama in the United States will be on display on Sunday during the third annual Historical Boatshed Dinghy race and Classic Boat Regatta at Kelvin Grove.
Plenty of prizes at duathlon
Plenty of prizes at duathlon
"Weenies", "midgets", junior and intermediate Wakatipu residents will be able to burn off extra energy this weekend during the Q92 The Breeze Lake Hayes Kids Duathlon.
Call for cameras worth a shot
Call for cameras worth a shot
How do you become a photographer if you do not have a camera?
Aerobatics tonight in Queenstown
Aerobatics tonight in Queenstown
Visitors and residents in Queenstown tonight will have a rare chance to watch some of New Zealand's most skilled aerobatic pilots in action as the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Formation Aerobatic Team, the Red Checkers, completes a display over Lake Wakatipu.
Fun day at Jardine Park
Fun day at Jardine Park
The Kelvin Peninsula Community Association annual fun day this weekend is for families to enjoy everything from egg-and-spoon races and three-legged races, to mountain bike trails, a bouncy castle, water slide, target golf and a sausage sizzle.
Defibrillators on board Fiordland cruise boats
Defibrillators on board Fiordland cruise boats
Real Journeys has bought four automated external defibrillators for company boats operating in remote parts of Fiordland.
Fleeing offender on camera
Fleeing offender on camera
Police in Queenstown are still appealing for information relating to a smash-and-grab incident in Beach St early on Saturday.
Restaurant fire contained by sprinklers
Restaurant fire contained by sprinklers
The Queenstown Volunteer Fire Service was called to a minor structural fire on Ballarat St on Monday night when a fire occurred in the air extraction system of a restaurant in the Mall.
Troxy goes to Boot Camp: Week One
Troxy goes to Boot Camp: Week One
Week one of Queenstown Times writer and self-described couch potato Tracey Roxburgh's punishing get-fit-fast regime.
Five Mile owes at least $79.6 million
Five Mile owes at least $79.6 million
Five Mile Holdings Ltd, the company behind the ambitious Five Mile development at Frankton, owes at least $79.6 million in secured and unsecured claims.
Chainless bike race promises thrills at Coronet
Chainless bike race promises thrills at Coronet
Mountain biking action will continue at Coronet Peak this weekend with the Vertigo Chainless Downhill race, promising excitement for riders and thrills for spectators.
Winter community programmes
Winter community programmes
Lakes Leisure Ltd has opened registrations for its winter community programmes at the Queenstown Events Centre, which will include Get Rocked - climbing classes for children aged 8 to 12.
Ten-a-side rugby set to rock more than socks
Ten-a-side rugby set to rock more than socks
Rugby fans will get the chance to see some of the Southern Region's best club players in action this weekend during the ten-a-side rugby tournament being held in Arrowtown.
Better pool access
Better pool access
Lakes district residents will soon have better access to swimming pools in Queenstown and Wanaka with the introduction of "three pool" pricing by Lakes Leisure Ltd.
Chairman of commissioners chosen
Chairman of commissioners chosen
Queenstown barrister John Matthews has been appointed chairman of commissioners by the Queenstown Lakes District Council following former convener Neville Marquet's retirement.
Raft of features on new website
Raft of features on new website
A "user-friendly" version of one of Queenstown's longest-established tourism companies websites aims to provide the very best and up-to-date information for consumers and the trade.
'Preggy bed' treat for mums-to-be
'Preggy bed' treat for mums-to-be
Mums-to-be in the Wakatipu longing for a massage during which they don't have to lie on their backs need long no more with the introduction of the "preggy bed".
Troxy goes to Boot Camp: The Consultation
Troxy goes to Boot Camp: The Consultation
Tuesday, February 10
8.50am: Checking emails.
Received from New Zealand Boot Camp Systems: "Pre Programme Consultations."
Feeling of dread begins to take over stomach.
Early bird ski passes go on sale
Early bird ski passes go on sale
Early bird passes for NZSki fields went on sale this week, with one new pass only open to "locals" for $399.