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Maureen’s gutbusting challenge and a half

Maureen Stachowicz competing in North Canterbury’s Nutbuster Hard Enduro. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Maureen’s gutbusting challenge and a half

If there’s any doubt Christchurch Off-Road Motorcycle Club’s Nutbuster Hard Enduro’s a gutbuster, ask hardened Queenstown skier and long distance runner Maureen Stachowicz.

Fundraiser ‘way more than a run’

Regan Pearce, pictured on a training run with daughter Kuini. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Fundraiser ‘way more than a run’

Queenstowner Regan Pearce is preparing to become well-acquainted with the hurt locker this Saturday.

Affordable in Arrowtown

Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s in high-property-value Arrowtown today to open the Queenstown affordable housing trust’s biggest project.

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Reforestation trust completes project at reserve

Volunteers have planted the final 100 native trees as part of the Slope Hill restoration. PHOTO:...

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Reforestation trust completes project at reserve

The Whakatipu Reforestation Trust has successfully sown the seed in restoring native flora and fauna at a site in Queenstown.

PM's secret itinerary left on Queenstown police dashboard

Christopher Luxon has admitted he was holidaying in Hawaii last week despite his social media...

PM's secret itinerary left on Queenstown police dashboard

Police have admitted breaching security protocols after a copy of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's itinerary was left on the dashboard of a police vehicle in Queenstown on Sunday.

One person injured in single-vehicle crash

One patient was transported to hospital after a single-vehicle crash at Jack's Point, near Queenstown, this afternoon.

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Effluent spills alleged

A Queenstown river which attracts thousands of tourists every week allegedly had untreated effluent flowing into it amid concerns about a faltering wastewater plant.

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Consent sought to triple ski area

NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson. File photo: Tracey Roxburgh

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Consent sought to triple ski area

NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says the company will be ‘‘going very hard’’ this summer to prepare to lodge two fast-track consent applications.

Roads choked by eager athletes

Over 12,000 runners registered for the 2024 Queenstown Marathon, which took place last Saturday....

Roads choked by eager athletes

Queenstown Marathon organisers did not win too many friends on the eve of the event when its registration procedures caused Frankton Flats traffic to come to almost a standstill.

Builder told to pay back victims

Builder told to pay back victims

A judge has told a Cromwell builder who stole $35,000 to feed a gambling addiction to "exhaust every option" to pay back his victims or he could go to prison.

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2400-unit development gains approval

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2400-unit development gains approval

Approval given to a 2400-unit housing development on the outskirts of Queenstown has been described as a substantial decision for a district under housing pressure.

Lost Nepalese hiker found

A Nepalese hiker lost near Queenstown has been found "cold but uninjured".

Legal action coming

Queenstown hospo businesses are launching legal action over Queenstown council’s al fresco dining charges.

Our Olive’s dream selection

Arrowtown-raised Olive Watherston has dreamed of playing for the Black Ferns Sevens since she started playing rugby at 15.

A sip of a sandwich

The humble jam sandwich has seen a makeover like no other, thanks to a Queenstown collab by KiwiHarvest and Altitude Brewing Co.

A flood for the ages

Twenty-five years ago this week you could boat down Queenstown’s Rees St, Beach St and even halfway up The Mall.

Queenstown retailer’s ups and downs

Long-time retailer Miles Wilson. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Queenstown retailer’s ups and downs

Miles Wilson’s been a Queenstown store owner for 27 years, but says when he was in the Auckland corporate world he had no desire to ever become a retailer.

'Really, he was the legend'

Friends of Queenstown floorlayer Terry David Trowman, who died last month aged 40, are hailing him as the most sociable, genuine and caring person you could hope to meet.

On-stage talent sought

Showbiz Queenstown director Marty Newell says there’ll be nowhere to hide for the cast of next year’s musical, Into the Woods.

House concert show-stopper

Queenstown's Lindsay Williams would be one of the few Kiwis to have a magnificent-sounding cathedral organ in their home.

Does Queenstown need better water ferry services?

The new owner of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu water ferries, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Iraj Barabi intends turbocharging the service, believing the lake's not being fully utilised, and water transport can alleviate congestion.

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