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Radar survey helping to detect unmarked graves
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Radar survey helping to detect unmarked graves
The results from a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of Cromwell Cemetery have revealed the potential sites of unmarked graves.
Septic tanks under scrutiny as subdivision grows
Septic tanks under scrutiny as subdivision grows
West Coast Regional Councillors and iwi uneasy about water quality in Lake Kaniere are relieved it has so far shown no sign of pollution from increasing subdivision nearby.
Council slashes funding for sister cities scheme
Council slashes funding for sister cities scheme
An Invercargill council manager has given a glowing review of sister city relationships despite a large cut to the programme’s budget.
Over $1m owed: liquidators
Over $1m owed: liquidators
A Wānaka-based cleaning business owes creditors more than $1.75 million, the first liquidator’s report shows.
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Two district councils vote to join CCO
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Two district councils vote to join CCO
Three southern councils came a step closer to sharing water services yesterday, after two of them voted to join forces.
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GP to retire after years serving community
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GP to retire after years serving community
Wanaka GP Andrew McLeod will be retiring within the next year to spend more time with his family and his bike.
Retiring deputy ready for a break
Retiring deputy ready for a break
Gore deputy mayor Keith Hovell is retiring from council work, proud of the work he has done but critical of the way some engage with local politics.
New director from over the hill
New director from over the hill
A champion of Wanaka’s arts sector will now be putting her energies into Queenstown’s lively arts and cultural scene.
The ‘Odd Couple’s’ new era
The ‘Odd Couple’s’ new era
Queenstown's ‘Odd Couple’ are back at it.
She’s maybe got travel’s best job
She’s maybe got travel’s best job
Despite Queenstown’s reputation for adventure tourism, it’s little known we’re home to New Zealand’s largest and most globally diverse adventure travel company.
Goodbye NZ, Canada here we come
Goodbye NZ, Canada here we come
From the Whakatipu to Vancouver.
Obituary: Queenstown character a man of letters
Obituary: Queenstown character a man of letters
He may have run a humble burger joint, and much later an even more humble pie shop, but Mike Burke, who has died aged 78, was one of Queenstown’s great characters over the 25 years he lived in town.
Trails get VIP backing
Trails get VIP backing
Queenstown's Luxury Real Estate New Zealand’s officially backing the Whakatipu’s trails.
Another home semi against Alex
Another home semi against Alex
Having lost their semifinals the past two seasons, the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side’s amped to go one better this Saturday.
Queenstown player still right on cue
Queenstown player still right on cue
Queenstown's Simon Singleton continues to prove he’s New Zealand’s best pool player.
Ice queens prepare to reign
Ice queens prepare to reign
You can bet the Wakatipu Wild women’s ice hockey team will be glued to their screens this weekend, hoping the Canterbury Inferno can upset Auckland Steel, twice.
Amston freezes out doubters
Amston freezes out doubters
When you ask SkyCity Stampede defenceman Stefan Amston how he honestly rates his team’s chances coming to the skinny end of the New Zealand Ice Hockey League season, he doesn’t pull any punches."I...
Thirty years of ups and downs but mostly ups
Thirty years of ups and downs but mostly ups
When Queenstown-based Colliers Otago releases its latest property review and outlook next Thursday, it’ll mark 30 years of annual insights and projections across the residential, commercial and...
Time-warp Queenstown bach up for sale
Time-warp Queenstown bach up for sale
It's a throwback to the days when Queenstown’s Frankton was settled with holiday baches - except this one is valued at $1.45m.
Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years
Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years
A tiny native fish with a big conservation story has resurfaced in the streams of Central Otago.