Road reopens after five injured in Kawarau Bridge crash
Five people are injured following a crash at Kawarau Bridge on State Highway 6 / Gibbston Highway this morning.
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Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone
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Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone
One of Queenstown’s longest-serving food stallholders hopes recent talks with council staff will lead to a better outcome for everyone.
Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’
Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’
A 9.9% average rates rise is locked in for the Queenstown Lakes district after councillors unanimously approved the 2026-27 annual plan on Thursday.
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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’
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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’
One of the Queenstown Lakes’ most prolific developers has stepped down from his company ‘‘for health reasons’’.
Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona
Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona
Cardrona turned on a bluebird day for the opening of its alpine resort, two weeks after originally planned.
St John stalwart gains recognition
St John stalwart gains recognition
Arrowtowner Kelvin Perriman’s 35 years’ service to St John — now almost 37 years — was recognised at its recent district awards night in Cromwell.
Going the extra mile for the community
Going the extra mile for the community
Francine de Salingre, a Queenstowner who loves setting up people for success, is last month’s ‘Good Egg’.
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Work on luxury Queenstown retirement village stalls
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Work on luxury Queenstown retirement village stalls
A luxury retirement village in Queenstown’s Ayrburn precinct, near Lake Hayes, has been put on hold, and ‘‘a handful’’ of buyers’ deposits returned.
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Midwinter Christmas wonderland
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Midwinter Christmas wonderland
Starting tomorrow, for the third year running, Queenstown hospo precinct Ayrburn is again providing locals and visitors with a taste of midwinter Christmas over the next month.
'No drama': Balloon pilot makes unplanned landing
'No drama': Balloon pilot makes unplanned landing
A hot-air balloon with 10 passengers on board made an unplanned, but controlled, landing in Queenstown’s Lake Hayes Estate this morning.
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‘LOTR’ — the gift that keeps giving
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‘LOTR’ — the gift that keeps giving
Imagine a man called Sam Gangees, who knows nothing about The Lord of the Rings trilogy, let alone the fact that one of the lead characters is called Samwise Gamgee.
Take debate offline: mayor
Take debate offline: mayor
A “town hall” meeting about the implications of fast-track proposals for the Wakatipu would be more constructive than a social media slug-fest, Queenstown Mayor John Glover says.
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Signature slice puts pizza-maker on podium
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Signature slice puts pizza-maker on podium
The ‘‘Bosco’’ was a boomer for a Queenstown pizza-maker who claimed second prize at the world pizza-making championships in the home of the pizza.
Fernhill developer’s uphill battle
Fernhill developer’s uphill battle
Cancer surgeon Guy Hingston finally had time to address his controversial Fernhill development plans at a community association meeting.
Council accused of dropping ball not chasing World Cup game
Council accused of dropping ball not chasing World Cup game
A Queenstown woman is ‘‘extremely disappointed’’ a bid will not go ahead for a game during the 2028 T20 World Cup.
‘Lifestyle’ hostel fit-out planned
‘Lifestyle’ hostel fit-out planned
With 53-57 Shotover St being touted as a possible council admin building, work is expected to start next month on converting neighbouring 46-49 Shotover St into ‘lifestyle’ accommodation.
Head shaved for the brave
Head shaved for the brave
Struck that children going through cancer treatments often have no choice but to lose their hair, a 10-year-old Queenstown girl just made that choice herself in a show of support.
‘Big little shoes to fill’
‘Big little shoes to fill’
Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce’s new chairwoman believes its business advocacy needs to strengthen even further.
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Judge halts cancellation of $21 million station sale
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Judge halts cancellation of $21 million station sale
The $21 million sale of a high country sheep and beef farm on the shores of Lake Wakatipu was nearly scrapped but now will be decided in court.
Doc plans shift ‘that meets people where they are’
Doc plans shift ‘that meets people where they are’
The Department of Conservation (Doc) will move its Queenstown visitor centre to Glenorchy in time for summer.