Facing fears one jump at a time
Following more than a decade of rehabilitation after a car crash left him with severe brain damage, Queenstown resident Jesse Boulay is seizing life with both hands.
Uni, tech company join forces against cyber crime
Uni, tech company join forces against cyber crime
The University of Otago could be offering a master’s degree in cyber security in Queenstown in a few years’ time.
University links with global cybersecurity leader
University links with global cybersecurity leader
The University of Otago has teamed up with a global cybersecurity leader to launch a new programme of courses at its Queenstown campus.
Book fair brings in crowds
Book fair brings in crowds
A rainy start to Queenstown’s biggest book fair failed to dampen enthusiasm for nabbing some good reads.
Tourism groups step up joint work
Tourism groups step up joint work
The Queenstown and Wānaka regional tourism organisations (RTOs) are working together more than ever, creating, it is claimed, both efficiencies and more marketing clout.
Wakatipu's diamond wedding couples
Wakatipu's diamond wedding couples
Four well-known Wakatipu couples married 60 years ago. Philip Chandler finds out how they came to meet and asks about their secrets to a long marriage.
Wahlburgers gone burgers
Wahlburgers gone burgers
Opened with great fanfare 18 months ago, Queenstown’s Wahlburgers - part of a burger chain created by Hollywood A-lister Mark Wahlberg - has quietly shut up shop.
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Film body praises rebate funding
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Film body praises rebate funding
Film Otago Southland chairman Kyle Murdoch says a $577m funding boost to NZ's film and TV sector will ensure the country remains competitive on the world stage.
'Flying theatre' thrill ride planned for Queenstown
'Flying theatre' thrill ride planned for Queenstown
A theatre-style thrill ride is being developed for a newly consented complex in central Queenstown.
‘Real Housewives’ bring the drama to our doorstep
‘Real Housewives’ bring the drama to our doorstep
Queenstown's taken a starring role in the latest season of reality TV show The Real Housewives of Sydney.
From inspired to inspirational
From inspired to inspirational
On Sunday night, Queenstowner Cam Marshall, 21, settled in with a pizza to watch Runn, a documentary detailing Nedd Brockmann’s journey to run 100km a day, for 46 days, across Australia.
Road reopens after Frankton house fire
Road reopens after Frankton house fire
State Highway 6 near Queenstown has reopened after firefighters rushed to extinguish a fire in the roof of a two-storey home in Frankton.
Promo bodies move closer
Promo bodies move closer
The Queenstown and Wanaka regional tourism organisations (RTOs) are working together more than ever, creating, it’s claimed, both efficiencies and more marketing clout.
Man O’ War moves in to Arrowtown
Man O’ War moves in to Arrowtown
A long-established Waiheke winery business has officially expanded to Arrowtown.
First NZ showing of oceanic tapa
First NZ showing of oceanic tapa
Arrowtown's Nadene Milne Gallery hosts an artists’ talk and exhibition opening featuring two top New Zealand artists, Dame Robin White and Peata Larkin, next Friday.
New MTB link trails on horizon
New MTB link trails on horizon
The Queenstown Mountain Bike Club’s set an ambitious fundraising target at its end-of-season party tonight.
Queenstowner’s fast rise up the Altrusa ranks
Queenstowner’s fast rise up the Altrusa ranks
In an honour for Queenstown, longtime local Margaret Melhop’s taken over as New Zealand governor of women’s service organisation Altrusa International at its national conference in Invercargill...
Book lovers’ bonanza at St Joseph’s
Book lovers’ bonanza at St Joseph’s
Having raised a record $30,000-plus last year, Queenstown’s St Joseph’s School PTA is setting its sights on making $40,000 from its annual book fair this Sunday.
New venture a dream come true
New venture a dream come true
Hard work and a passion for food has helped a Chilean couple thrive in Queenstown’s competitive hospo scene.
A recognition of hometown support
A recognition of hometown support
Two Queenstowners and a beloved local sports team were honoured in Wānaka last week.
Happy with housing plans for Homestead Bay
Queenstown’s massive Homestead Bay housing development has taken another step along the fast-track consenting process, with new documents revealing Australian-based RCL Group is planning 2800 homes on a site south of Jack’s Point, along with wastewater and transport solutions which it’s prepared to self-fund.