Tourism funding welcomed
Tourism funding welcomed
News of more than $100 million in funding targeted at tourism-reliant communities in the South Island has been hailed as potentially "game-changing".
Tracey Roxburgh
Millions in grants to diversify Queenstown, Milford economies
Millions in grants to diversify Queenstown, Milford economies
A $20 million fund to support the Queenstown Lakes District’s economic diversification and a $15m fund to help transform and protect Milford Sound have been announced by Tourism Minister Stuart Nash this morning.
Exemptions mean skifields can fully open
Exemptions mean skifields can fully open
All they need now is snow.
Crash victim praises life-savers
Crash victim praises life-savers
Lochana Kulasiri believes he had a brief blackout on January 11 last year while driving.
Asbestos throws spanner in works for development
Asbestos throws spanner in works for development
Significant amounts of asbestos-containing materials have been found at a high-profile development site in Queenstown.
Warmth mission
Warmth mission
A Toll employee loads up a truck with old winter NZSki uniforms in Queenstown before transporting them to Auckland last week, bound for the Auckland City Mission.
Sir Eion bestowed with honour
Sir Eion bestowed with honour
Businessman and philanthropist Sir Eion Edgar yesterday joined eminent ranks, being made a distinguished fellow by the Institute of Directors at a special ceremony in Queenstown.
Flyer trip makes for special birthday
Flyer trip makes for special birthday
Larry Gardner will never forget his 65th birthday.
Pies and pints fine in the rain
Pies and pints fine in the rain
Raindrops may have kept falling on their heads, but it didn't deter punters at the Pie, Pint and Pinot event in Arrowtown.
Passengers first to enjoy Flyer in more than 8 years
Passengers first to enjoy Flyer in more than 8 years
About 180 people made history this morning, becoming the first passengers on board the Kingston Flyer in more than eight years.
Town crowded for parade and entertainment
Town crowded for parade and entertainment
It has been labelled one of the biggest crowds yet.
History of service in forces
History of service in forces
Queenstown's Spike Wademan’s family history is inextricably linked to war.
Massive crowd at Arrowtown Autumn Fest parade
Massive crowd at Arrowtown Autumn Fest parade
Nary a park was to be found in Arrowtown yesterday as thousands flocked to the historic town to take in the sights and sounds of one of the most well-attended Arrowtown Autumn Festival street...
‘Anywhere, anytime’ approach to policing
‘Anywhere, anytime’ approach to policing
A recently established Central Lakes police team is taking the "anywhere, anytime slogan" literally.
Autumn long lunch makes debut
Autumn long lunch makes debut
Enjoying a leisurely lunch at the Arrowtown Autumn Festival’s inaugural Autumn Long Lunch, held at Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan yesterday, are (from left) Angela Lee and Jenny Hodgson,...
Casks painted for charity
Casks painted for charity
Arrowtown artists, (from left) Jenny Mehrtens, Jane Pestell-Litten and Charlotte Graf with the Akarua Wine barrel Ms Graf decorated.
Emotions high as big crowds entertained
Emotions high as big crowds entertained
Arrowtown Autumn Festival organiser Carole Watts was "a bit emotional" yesterday as the 36th event began.
Affordable homes land transferred
Affordable homes land transferred
Almost 70 affordable homes are on the way for Arrowtown after the Queenstown Lakes District Council approved a land transfer for $1.
Air force recruit tops course and earns Perseverance Cup
Air force recruit tops course and earns Perseverance Cup
Queenstown's Sophie Aitken has been named best all-round recruit from the latest Royal New Zealand Air Force recruit course.
Touch down: happy days
Touch down: happy days
Queenstown Airport may have been one of the happiest places on Earth yesterday.