Hospital build news welcomed
Hospital build news welcomed
News an independent $20 million surgical hospital is expected to open in Queenstown in about two years has been welcomed in the resort.
Tracey Roxburgh
New hospital for Queenstown
New hospital for Queenstown
A new hospital for Queenstown is expected to be open by late 2021.
Boult conflict of interest report to be presented at council meeting
Boult conflict of interest report to be presented at council meeting
A report will be presented to Thursday's full Queenstown Lakes District Council meeting in Queenstown - the last for this triennium - following an elected member conduct committee hearing yesterday.
Crown Range dangerous driving charge
Crown Range dangerous driving charge
A man who drove on the wrong side of the road while crossing the Crown Range, heading towards Queenstown, and failed to give way at a number of roundabouts is facing a charge of dangerous driving.
Three caught drink-driving in Queenstown
Three caught drink-driving in Queenstown
Three drink-drivers were caught in Queenstown this morning during a police checkpoint on Lake Esplanade.
Perfect day ends season at Coronet
Perfect day ends season at Coronet
A "season of two halves" was celebrated at Coronet Peak yesterday on a blue-bird day marking the end of the mountain's 2019 ski season.
One hurt after car hits tree at Dalefield
One hurt after car hits tree at Dalefield
Queenstown police are continuing to investigate the cause of a serious crash which closed Domain Rd, at Dalefield, for several hours on Saturday night.
Annual blessing
Annual blessing
A special outdoor service was held for the annual Blessing of the Animals at St Peter's Church in Queenstown.
Preparations for consent accreditation
Preparations for consent accreditation
A "GAP analysis audit" preceding an assessment to determine if the Queenstown Lakes District Council can continue to issue building consents identified several non-compliances, some serious, a...
Council appeals Environment Court decision
Council appeals Environment Court decision
An appeal has been lodged by the Queenstown Lakes District Council relating to an Environment Court decision due to "concerns about procedural issues" which may follow.
Hospital review in progress
Hospital review in progress
A "critical friend" review of Lakes District Hospital is expected to be complete "in a matter of weeks", the results of which will influence the Southern District Health Board's longer-term...
Assets of helicopter tour company sold for $125,000
Assets of helicopter tour company sold for $125,000
A Queenstown helicopter company, placed in liquidation in February, has had its assets - including its name - sold for $125,000.
Man admits possession of cannabis
Man admits possession of cannabis
One of two men arrested in Queenstown in April after they were found in a car with a massive amount of cannabis, worth almost $50,000, has admitted his part in the offending.
Child porn comment shocks judge
Child porn comment shocks judge
A Frankton man sentenced for "highest level" child porn offences said in a presentence report the victims "looked like they were enjoying it'.
$48k of cannabis in car: man admits charges
$48k of cannabis in car: man admits charges
One of two men arrested in Queenstown after they were found in a car with a large amount of cannabis, worth almost $50,000, has admitted his part in the offending.
Lombardy poplars assessed
Lombardy poplars assessed
Annual assessments are being carried out on Lombardy poplars on Queenstown Lakes District Council reserves as part of a comprehensive "tree risk strategy''.
Officers honoured for life-saving efforts
Officers honoured for life-saving efforts
Five police officers were acknowledged in Queenstown yesterday - two receiving District Commander Commendations, the awards timed to coincide with Police Remembrance Day.
Turbo-prop plane claim 'misleading'
Turbo-prop plane claim 'misleading'
Air NZ's former deputy chief executive says a report from the Wanaka Stakeholders Group stating ATR turbo-prop aircraft can fly direct from the town to Auckland is an "oversimplification and misleading".
Series shoot under way in resort
Series shoot under way in resort
Filming has started in Queenstown for the $7 million crime drama One Lane Bridge, being produced by Great Southern Television.
Fake email claims event off
Fake email claims event off
A protester allegedly forged a letter and emailed it to delegates for next week's New Zealand Petroleum Conference in Queenstown, informing them it had been cancelled.