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.
Look who’s Jett-ed back
Look who’s Jett-ed back
It's been a whirlwind week or so for Canadian Jett McCullum.
All uphill for downhillers
All uphill for downhillers
Two Queenstown mountain bikers have won the under-19 women’s and men’s divisions of a new Oceania downhill series before the fifth and final round even takes place in Cairns, Australia, late next...
Runner hits her stride big-time
Runner hits her stride big-time
A successful former track athlete’s morphed into an even better long distance runner since moving to Queenstown.
Clubhouse funding shortfall
Clubhouse funding shortfall
Whakatipu Rowing Club’s $800,000 clubhouse redevelopment project has struck some ripples.
‘More of us need to stand up’
‘More of us need to stand up’
With just one win from six games, the Arrowtown Premiers rugby side is sitting second last in the Central Otago comp.
Is Queenstown getting hospo'ed out?
Australasian culinary legend Sean Connolly's about to open the doors to Pavilion Bar & Kitchens, at Queenstown Central, a massive hospitality hub to boast two restaurants, a soft-serve ice cream station, an indoor and outdoor bar and capacity for almost 300 seated diners.