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Flood-plagued walking track section to be lifted, armoured

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Flood-plagued walking track section to be lifted, armoured

A section of walking track at the southern end of Lake Hayes will be raised and reinforced to protect it from flooding.

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Resilience of skifield plan queried

An artist’s impression of the gondola base station in the Doolans Basin. IMAGE: NZSKI

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Resilience of skifield plan queried

The Department of Conservation has questioned whether the proposed expansion of The Remarkables into the Doolans Basin would make the Queenstown skifield more resilient in the face of climate change.

A topping good pizza

Queenstown’s Biga owner Ionatan Dmoch shows off some of the skills that netted him a second place...

A topping good pizza

A Queenstowner is the vice-world champion in contemporary pizza-making.

Queenstown firefighters' ‘left-field’ property play

Queenstown volunteer fire brigade’s chief fire officer Terry O’Connell. Photo: supplied

Queenstown firefighters' ‘left-field’ property play

With fewer firefighters living in central Queenstown, the local volunteer fire brigade’s come up with an "out-of-the-box" solution.

Deep freeze tests drivers across Whakatipu

Icy roads, especially in Fernhilll, Sunshine Bay and Queenstown Hill, are making driving, and...

Deep freeze tests drivers across Whakatipu

Icy roads across the Whakatipu this week are making the daily commute a white-knuckle ride, and disrupting bus services to Fernhill and Sunshine Bay.

Transtasman flights get winter boost

Air New Zealand has introduced a thrice-weekly winter service between Queenstown and Brisbane....

Transtasman flights get winter boost

Air New Zealand has added an extra 16,500 seats between Queenstown and Brisbane for this winter.

Water company formed

Water company formed

The Queenstown Lakes district’s water services company has been legally established this week after the council approved its constitution and transition agreement.

Fundraiser teeing off for little fighter

Queenstown cancer survivor Dylan Yallop, 5, is facing a second cancer battle after his stage 4...

Fundraiser teeing off for little fighter

A family friend of a 5-year-old Queenstowner battling the recurrence of an aggressive cancer is determined to raise $100,000 from a golf fundraiser in Arrowtown next month.

Lions roar into action

Lions roar into action

Queenstown Lions Club’s donated $5000 to Wakatipu Toy Library to help its urgent appeal to raise $60,000 to fund its relocation.

Sleuths unearth mining legacy

Queenstown Hospice Shop retail manager John ‘Boggy’ McDowell’s pictured with two silver-plated...

Sleuths unearth mining legacy

Two priceless pieces of the United Kingdom’s mining history are winging their way home, thanks to some serious sleuthing efforts by Queenstown Hospice Shop staffers.

Volunteer shortage hits Canshop

Some of CanShop Queenstown’s dedicated volunteers — from left, Betty Hanan, Rosemary Chin,...

Volunteer shortage hits Canshop

Queenstown Canshop needs more volunteers.

Snapper’s global silver medal

This shot of a couple on Cecil Peak last year is from Meagan Wilken’s acclaimed portfolio of...

Snapper’s global silver medal

Queenstown's Meagan Wilken is the second-best wedding photographer in the world.

Students’ creativity to the fore

Eight year 6 to 8 students at Queenstown’s small KingsView School took part in the Frankton school’s inaugural wearable arts parade last Friday.

Grant strikes the right note

From left, Otago Masonic Charitable Trust member Gary Lonsdale, band president Bruce McLeod,...

Grant strikes the right note

The Queenstown & Southern Lakes Pipe Band has received "much-needed" funding from the Otago Masonic Charitable Trust to replace ageing uniform items.

Hot demand for hot pot

Queenstown’s Tao Su in Zhangliang Malatang restaurant in Stratton House, Beach St. Photo: Guy...

Hot demand for hot pot

A new Chinese restaurant in central Queenstown has been so busy in its opening days, its owner needs more staff.

Life continues after Fergburger

After lying low for a few years, the longtime former GM of Queenstown’s Fergburger empire is now running local budget accommodation property, LyLo.

Three Q'town crowns

Three Q'town crowns

Queenstown Future Hospitality Group has done it again.

Brand’s new HQ

The boss of Queenstown-based action sports-inspired apparel brand, ilabb, believes its flagship new two-level store opening this weekend will super-charge its profile.

Travel company’s fitting 40th

Travel company’s fitting 40th

Luxury inbound travel specialist Southern Crossings recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a two-day Queenstown event showcasing the elevated local experiences they curate for their clients.

Ice hockey prodigy’s 50th

Gracie Hellmrich in action against Dunedin Thunder at the Queenstown Ice Arena last Saturday....

Ice hockey prodigy’s 50th

She is a 50-game ‘veteran’ of the Wakatipu Wild women’s ice hockey team and she is still only 19.

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