Tracey Roxburgh

Losing leg best for the long run

Aleina Beer, who survived meningitis and septicaemia, had her lower leg amputated yesterday. Her...

Losing leg best for the long run

She wants to run.

Historic cottage transported to new home

The Gratuity Cottage enters the Nevis Bluff area as it is transported to its new home in St...

Historic cottage transported to new home

A piece of Queenstown history has hit the road.

Pilot who took ‘punt’ on safety convicted

Pilot who took ‘punt’ on safety convicted

A former commercial pilot who took a "punt" and filed down a severely damaged propeller of an aircraft before flying six tourists from Milford Sound to Queenstown 12 years ago has been convicted in court.

Pilot convicted over dangerous flight more than a decade later

The pilot flew from Big Bay to Milford Sound (pictured) to pick up a group of tourists. Photo:...

Pilot convicted over dangerous flight more than a decade later

A former commercial pilot who 12 years ago flew six tourists from Milford Sound to Queenstown despite knowing the aircraft's propeller was severely damaged has been convicted and fined more than $5000 after appearing in court.

Jai’s life-changing work lives on

Sarah, left, and Amanda Foo-Ryland with the late Jai Sneddon (centre).

Jai’s life-changing work lives on

Jai Sneddon endured a tough run in recent years, but he’d started turning his life around and was intent on making positive difference. Following his sudden death recently, two of his mentors will continue his legacy.

Skifields eye 'great start to season' after snow

Snow at Cardrona Alpine Resort this morning. Photo: Jen Houltham.

Skifields eye 'great start to season' after snow

Queenstown woke to a winter wonderland this morning, with a decent snowfall arriving on schedule for its skifields.

A moving weekend for homeowner

New homeowner Susan Sheridan (second from left) in front of her Toru apartment with (from left)...

A moving weekend for homeowner

Fifty households will have moved in to their new homes in Frankton by the end of this weekend, in a scheme which means they are paying not much more than $200,000.

Call for developers to pay cost of lake’s rehabilitation

The Queenstown Lakes district median house price rose by $80,000 for September to again strike ...

Call for developers to pay cost of lake’s rehabilitation

Fish & Game believes developers of resorts and golf courses near Lake Hayes should have to chip in to help pay to restore the lake’s water quality.

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".

Millions in grants to diversify Queenstown, Milford economies

In the report, the Environment Commissioner said it was widely understood that the daily limit at...

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

Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone general manager Bridget Legnavsky. Photo: Supplied

Exemptions mean skifields can fully open

All they need now is snow.

Crash victim praises life-savers

Lochana Kulasiri (centre), of Queenstown, pictured with some of the volunteer firefighters who...

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

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 Edgar and his wife, Jan, Lady Edgar, after Sir Eion was made a distinguished fellow by...

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.