Queenstown

A very vintage drop celebrated in London

Renowned wine writer Jancis Robinson and Gibbston Valley Wines founder Alan Brady with an about...

A very vintage drop celebrated in London

The godfather of Central Otago wine, former Queenstowner Alan Brady, had waited 38 years to open one of the earliest bottles ever produced in this renowned wine region’s modern history.

The ‘Odd Couple’s’ new era

Queenstown's ‘Odd Couple’ are back at it.

She’s maybe got travel’s best job

Wendy van Lieshout. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

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

Braden and Angela Lee at their farewell party at Queenstown’s Little Blackwood last week. PHOTO:...

Goodbye NZ, Canada here we come

From the Whakatipu to Vancouver.

Obituary: Queenstown character a man of letters

Queenstown ‘mein host’ and satirical letter writer Mike Burke. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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

Luxury Real Estate New Zealand directors Terry Spice, left, and Nick Horton, right, with...

Trails get VIP backing

Queenstown's Luxury Real Estate New Zealand’s officially backing the Whakatipu’s trails.

Another home semi against Alex

Upper Clutha’s Sam Masterton grapples with Wakatipu halfback Xavier Sadler during a White Horse...

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

Simon Singleton with his recent South Island singles title-winning trophy. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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

SkyCity Stampede defenceman Stefan Amston. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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

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

30 McBride St’s being auctioned next Friday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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.

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Shock as flagship Queenstown store to close

Skyline Enterprises is looking for a mix of new tenants to take on space on two floors of its O...

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Shock as flagship Queenstown store to close

An international retailer has pulled the pin on its high-end flagship store in Queenstown.

Shotover issues spur Rewi to enter mayoral race

Shotover issues spur Rewi to enter mayoral race

After more than 30 years in Queenstown, kaumātua Darren Rewi has put his hand up to lead the district for the next three years.

Voting campaign aspires to new heights

Democracy is reaching new heights in the Queenstown Lakes district.

Braving the cold

Braving the cold

Forty-five swimmers, some without wetsuits, endured 8°C waters to take part in the annual Whakatipu Legend Winter Swim at the weekend.

Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas

The new 5km ‘true right’ track to be completed by Christmas this year will run from the Lake...

Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas

The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is moving ahead with plans to complete a brand-new 5km track along the Hāwea River, aiming to have it ready by Christmas this year.