Tradies do hard yards for local causes
A group of about 40 tradies have been giving back to Queenstown charities.
Warning of mpox outbreak for Winter Pride attendees
Warning of mpox outbreak for Winter Pride attendees
Anyone who attended the Winter Pride event in Queenstown last month is being warned to watch out for symptoms of mpox because suspected cases of the virus attended the events.
‘Noisy neighbour’ label disputed by Queenstown pub
‘Noisy neighbour’ label disputed by Queenstown pub
The accuracy of recording noise complaints to Queenstown’s council was questioned during a district licensing committee hearing for the resort’s oldest pub.
Mecca coming to Queenstown
Mecca coming to Queenstown
Mega beauty retailer Mecca’s moving to Queenstown.
Exposed to the elements
Exposed to the elements
A mix of skiing, music and dancing have been filling the mountains around Queenstown this week.
Island escape in the Wakatipu only $3.25m away
Island escape in the Wakatipu only $3.25m away
It is not often you have the chance to buy your own island in the Wakatipu.
Visa changes seen as ‘good win’
Visa changes seen as ‘good win’
Short-term exemptions to the accredited employer work visa (AEWV), announced last Sunday, may provide a Band-Aid to get Queenstown through the next 12 months.
Skyline faces court over destructive Queenstown slip
Skyline faces court over destructive Queenstown slip
QLDC is prosecuting Skyline Enterprises and two other companies for activities that allegedly contributed to last year's destructive slip which sent mud and forestry slash into the Reavers Lane area.
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Predicted traffic ‘crisis’ has councillors worried
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Predicted traffic ‘crisis’ has councillors worried
The Wakatipu will face "a crisis" as failure looms for a key part of the region’s roading network, a Queenstown Lakes District councillor said yesterday.
Queenstown cops target party scene with drug busts
Queenstown cops target party scene with drug busts
Queenstown police are targeting dealers in a bid to cut the supply of illegal drugs ahead of major events in the resort town.
‘Unique’ site for new Arrowtown golf course
‘Unique’ site for new Arrowtown golf course
Arrowtown's next major golf course is about to make international headlines.
Clean-up continues on peak
Clean-up continues on peak
The face of Bob’s Peak is in for another round of cosmetic surgery.
Exploitation visas a ‘godsend’
Exploitation visas a ‘godsend’
Among Queenstown’s 2133 migrant visa workers, there are 16 holding a migrant exploitation protection visa (MEPV).
Janie’s life happily on course
Janie’s life happily on course
One of Queenstown’s most effervescent characters must surely be Janie Reese.
Fusing Americana and Celtic roots
Fusing Americana and Celtic roots
It'll be anything but a quiet affair.
Amping for the great go-slow
Amping for the great go-slow
Head's up. If you’re driving from Southland to Queenstown on Saturday, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter 150 road maggots at some point.
Kinross named best in NZ
Kinross named best in NZ
Gibbston's Kinross last week won the inaugural 2024 Qualmark NZ Wine Tourism Award. Established in partnership with NZ Winegrowers, the award celebrates the finest wine tourism cellar door...
Huge wins for cafe operators
Huge wins for cafe operators
Just three years after purchasing Queenstown’s Columbus Coffee, at Mitre 10 Mega, Alex McMillan and Johnny Oaten have taken out the franchise’s top awards.
Our top gun
Our top gun
Queenstown shooter Fraser Mackenzie is preparing to compete against the sharpest of sharp-shooters from 23 countries.
Designed with entertaining in mind
Designed with entertaining in mind
A stunning home in Dalefield’s Hawthorne Estate is on the market for the first time.
Excited to see Mecca in Queenstown?
Mega beauty retailer Mecca — opening a Dunedin outlet ‘‘in the next few months’’ — is also setting up shop in Queenstown, with recruitment for four roles under way for their new store.