Local brewers tap into gold
Local brewers tap into gold
Queenstown's Altitude Brewing’s done it again.
xtravel triumphs
xtravel triumphs
Queenstown travel agency xtravel’s just picked up eight national awards at the Envoyage Network Summit 2025, held at Queenstown’s Millennium Hotel last Saturday.
All Black stars backing fundraiser
All Black stars backing fundraiser
Ex-All Black stars Justin Marshall, Ben Smith, Kees Meeuws and Stephen Donald are speaking at a Queenstown fundraiser this month.
Shop owner ships out
Shop owner ships out
Kath Evans, who’s among Queenstown longest-serving retailers, is closing shop with a final sale at her Frankton home decor shop, Peak Interiors, from tomorrow.
Richie’s reflections on adversity and resilience
Richie’s reflections on adversity and resilience
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says hard lessons he learned during his rugby career continue to guide him in his life in business and as a dad of three girls.
Exhibition charity opening
Exhibition charity opening
An acclaimed Queenstown-born artist’s turning an exhibition opening next month into a Bruce Grant Youth Trust fundraiser to support local youth in their arts, cultural and sporting pursuits.
Thunderstruck by Stampede’s surge
Thunderstruck by Stampede’s surge
Cross everything. Queenstown’s SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team convincingly booked themselves a spot in the 2025 New Zealand Ice Hockey League finals series last weekend, outclassing Phoenix...
He’s a cricket pro at 18
He’s a cricket pro at 18
A Queenstown 18-year-old’s pinching himself he can now call himself a professional cricketer.
Queenstown airport's amazing 90-year flight path
Queenstown airport's amazing 90-year flight path
In 1935, when the tiny Queenstown airfield was licensed to become an aerodrome, who’d have projected its growth over the following 90 years?
Fast-track plan loses big backers
Fast-track plan loses big backers
Two major backers of Queenstown’s controversial Coronet Village fast-track proposal have pulled out, and a third is not involved at present.
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Developers threatened with debt collectors
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Queenstown developers threatened with debt collectors
Queenstown developers behind a massive housing project have been threatened with debt collectors amid a bitter dispute with a fast-track panel.
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Motorhome speeding, seatbelts not worn
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Motorhome speeding, seatbelts not worn
Police stopped a motorhome for speeding near Kingston — and then found six of the eight occupants not wearing seatbelts.
Queenstown council boss quits
Queenstown council boss quits
Queenstown council's chief executive is stepping down after 10 years in the role.
‘Dash for Cash’ puts skiers to the test
‘Dash for Cash’ puts skiers to the test
Coronet Peak ski patroller James Bennett accepts the $1000 prize for winning the Dash for Cash race at the Queenstown ski area yesterday.
Frankton floated as alternative site for new council headquarters
Frankton floated as alternative site for new council headquarters
Frankton is a viable alternative to Queenstown’s CBD for a new council headquarters, a consultants’ report says.
Climate, biodiversity plan adopted by QLDC
Climate, biodiversity plan adopted by QLDC
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has officially adopted its third climate and biodiversity plan, charting a path towards reducing emissions, protecting biodiversity, and building resilience...
Renowned jetboat operation turns 60
Renowned jetboat operation turns 60
You wonder what Harold and Alan Melhop would make of it.
Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight
Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight
A team of tamed ferrets has been making short work of a long-eared problem in the battle against Queenstown's rampant rabbit population.
Flip-flop over standing for QLDC
Flip-flop over standing for QLDC
Having decided to pull the pin on the Queenstown Lakes District Council to seek an Otago Regional Council seat, outspoken former Glenorchy councillor Niki Gladding left it until just three days out...
Mayor’s vote seals decision to go with CCO
Mayor’s vote seals decision to go with CCO
A mayoral casting vote was needed to decide how Three Waters services will be delivered in the Queenstown Lakes district.