Bronze medal ‘bittersweet’
Bronze medal ‘bittersweet’
While Ice Blacks head coach Queenstowner Cam Frear is stoked his charges secured the bronze medal at last week’s IIHF Division 2 Group B champs in Dunedin, he admits it’s "a bit bittersweet".
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‘Honoured’ by national wins
‘Honoured’ by national wins
Two Queenstown travel agents have been honoured with the top awards at the 2025 National Travel Industry Awards.
Sowry’s new Olympic gig
Sowry’s new Olympic gig
Outgoing Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry has just been elected as the new New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) chair.
Rescue chopper has special place in one rider’s heart
Rescue chopper has special place in one rider’s heart
You can bet Southlander Bruce Winter’s wife and eldest son will not be too far from his thoughts during a gruelling 230km bike ride today.
Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament
Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament
A plea for volunteer firefighters to be covered by ACC was delivered to the capital yesterday.
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Transport solutions wanted in reserve plans
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Transport solutions wanted in reserve plans
Submitters have urged the Queenstown Lakes District Council to think about the future of two Queenstown reserves, and factor in potential transport solutions to its reserve management plans.
The cat comes back — eventually
The cat comes back — eventually
Queenstowner Deborah Coburn’s hoping there’s another family who might help her solve the mystery of her meandering moggy, Lucy.
Plans for 100 units above retail precinct
Plans for 100 units above retail precinct
Queenstown developer Kurt Gibbons is planning to build another 100 one-bedroom residential units — 86 of them A-frames — on land above the Country Lane retail precinct.
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Distribution to hotel creditors considered ‘unlikely’
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Distribution to hotel creditors considered ‘unlikely’
Liquidators appointed to a luxury Queenstown hotel consider a distribution to creditors is "unlikely".
Gorge Rd to be closed for a fourth time
Gorge Rd to be closed for a fourth time
The Whakatipu Transport Programme Alliance will return to Queenstown’s Gorge Rd this month to adjust a wastewater pipe laid just over 18 months ago.
Local creatives impress judges
Local creatives impress judges
The winner of the biennial Arrowtown Photography Competition, held as part of this year’s Arrowtown Autumn Festival, only started properly snapping last year.
Celebrating A’town’s ‘Unsung Hero’
Celebrating A’town’s ‘Unsung Hero’
Long-serving Arrowtown Community Preschool manager Jane Foster thought she was going for a quiet dinner at the New Orleans last week.
Star buys slice of Queenstown business
Jason Momoa buys into South Island hospitality business
Hollywood heavyweight Jason Momoa has bought into a longtime Queenstown hospitality business.
Star buys slice of Queenstown business
Hollywood heavyweight buys slice of Queenstown business
Hollywood heavyweight Jason Momoa has bought into a longtime Queenstown hospitality business.
Baby blue Bentley sought by The Carlin’s liquidators
Baby blue Bentley sought by The Carlin’s liquidators
Receivers appointed to one of the companies associated with late Queenstown developer Kevin Carlin have turned their attention to a luxury vehicle.
Bringing fire to the ice
Bringing fire to the ice
You can expect nine Queenstowners to help bring fire to the ice in Dunedin over the next 10 days.
Ride chasing huge target for Reece
Ride chasing huge target for Reece
There'll be an integral part of the annual Chopper Bike Ride missing from next month’s 230km grunt from Queenstown to Invercargill, but participants will be carrying him with them.
Sports noms haul for Queenstowners
Sports noms haul for Queenstowners
The Whakatipu is well represented in the finalist list for this year’s Central Otago Sports Awards.
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After 40 years, Miner’s Band play last hurrah
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After 40 years, Miner’s Band play last hurrah
The Arrow Miners Band have officially disbanded.
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Call for ACC support for volunteer firefighters
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Call for ACC support for volunteer firefighters
Queenstown's volunteer fire brigade secretary Katherine Lamont is determined to fight tooth and nail for her colleagues across the country to get the same ACC coverage as their paid colleagues.