Murder mystery to return
A second series of Queenstown-based TV crime thriller One Lane Bridge has been confirmed, with a 10-week shoot starting in February.
Regions
Chiropractor defrauded ACC of $130k
Chiropractor defrauded ACC of $130k
A chiropractor who defrauded ACC of more than $130,000 is serving out a community detention sentence in Arrowtown.
Treatment of migrants lamented
Treatment of migrants lamented
Queenstown migrants have been mistreated and disregarded during the pandemic despite their "vast contributions", a Salvation Army report has said.
National Kiwi Hui chance to share ideas
National Kiwi Hui chance to share ideas
New Zealand’s top kiwi conservation workers are sharing ideas at the National Kiwi Hui in Queenstown.
$19.7m boost for kiwi conservation projects
$19.7m boost for kiwi conservation projects
Kiwi conservation projects are lining up for a $19.7million funding boost from the Jobs for Nature Fund.
Isolation for sports teams a possibility
Isolation for sports teams a possibility
Queenstown could still become the sports capital of New Zealand for visiting internationals should progress be made on talks to make the resort a "bespoke" isolation refuge.
Covid strain increases gaps in housing, poverty, mental health
Covid strain increases gaps in housing, poverty, mental health
Communities are struggling to meet increased need for help with housing, income instability and mental health support, a new report shows - and the issues have been exacerbated by Covid-19.
Warnings for motorists as winds close skifields
Warnings for motorists as winds close skifields
Strong winds forecast for the South have forced two ski fields to close today in Queenstown and Wanaka, despite fresh snow.
Rescue exercise to take place on Kawarau River
Rescue exercise to take place on Kawarau River
Queenstown tourism operator Go Orange is holding an ‘‘emergency response exercise’’ on the Kawarau River tomorrow afternoon.
Queenstown hot ticket on record day of sales
Queenstown hot ticket on record day of sales
Queenstown was a "hot destination" on a record day of ticket sales for Air New Zealand yesterday.
Stars, seats and spring snow in alignment
Stars, seats and spring snow in alignment
The stars have aligned for Queenstown skifields boosted by an early spring snow and passengers lapping up cheap airfares after social distancing measures on planes were dropped.
Easing of restrictions ‘boost’ for South
Easing of restrictions ‘boost’ for South
Full planes will soon be landing at southern airports following yesterday’s announcement that social distancing requirements on aircraft and public transport will be eased.
Testing targets tourism workers
Testing targets tourism workers
A Covid-19 pop-up testing site operating on Queenstown’s Village Green this week is targeting workers who have daily interactions with visitors.
Bee Card bus ticketing system starts today
Bee Card bus ticketing system starts today
Queenstown will join Dunedin on the new Bee Card bus ticketing system today.
Queenstown to join hive of Bee Card users tomorrow
Queenstown to join hive of Bee Card users tomorrow
Queenstown will join Dunedin on the new Bee Card bus ticketing system tomorrow.
AirNZ unveils 160,000 flights priced under $50, Jetstar to return
AirNZ unveils 160,000 flights priced under $50, Jetstar to return
Air New Zealand has unveiled more than 180,000 cheap fares to mark the end of the requirement for physical distancing on planes.
Stamina required
Stamina required
Wanaka competitor No 170 Tim Davis was one of those all masked up for the start of the 26th Merino Muster cross-country ski event at the Snow Farm in the Cardrona Valley on Saturday.
70 take part in trust planting day at riverside trail site
70 take part in trust planting day at riverside trail site
They came, they saw, they planted.
Queenstown tourism services company 'a Covid victim'
Queenstown tourism services company 'a Covid victim'
A long-time Queenstown tourism marketing and online booking company appears to be a Covid-19 victim.
Free testing clinics for ‘visitor-facing’ workers
Free testing clinics for ‘visitor-facing’ workers
Hospitality, tourism and service sector workers are being targeted for free Covid-19 testing in Queenstown next week.