Our homes’ silent kereru killer
Our homes’ silent kereru killer
A Queenstown gardener is appalled she’s now seen three dead native wood pigeons, or kereru, in Kelvin Heights as a result of glass collision — the latest early this month.
Life’s a stage for Queenstown teacher
Life’s a stage for Queenstown teacher
Till last week, Ben Wombwell may have flown under Queenstown’s radar, but the Queenstown Primary teacher’s been making headlines for years.
Emergency man can go the distance
Emergency man can go the distance
Queenstown's the perfect fit for our new emergency management adviser.
Free self-testing HIV kits available
Free self-testing HIV kits available
Queenstowners now have access to free HIV home test kits, thanks to a new vending machine installed at The Doctors Whakatipu.
Towering challenge
Towering challenge
Ahead of her third Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge in Auckland this Saturday, Queenstown firey Aoife Sheehan can’t wait to bust out another 1103 steps wearing about 25kg of full kit including...
‘Unifying Threads’ has Auckland connection
‘Unifying Threads’ has Auckland connection
When Auckland artist Tori Beeche relocated to Arrowtown early last year, she only knew a few people here.
Airport fund has lift-off
Airport fund has lift-off
A new community fund established by Queenstown Airport has made its first distribution of $50,000 to 16 charitable organisations.
Good prep for freediving worlds
Good prep for freediving worlds
Ex-world champion freediver Kathryn Nevatt, of Queenstown, has limbered up for world champs in Japan next month by reclaiming two national records.
Queenstown athletes embracing obstacles
Queenstown athletes embracing obstacles
Two Queenstowners are competing for New Zealand in the OCR world champs in Sweden in September, but it’s got nothing to do with the official cash rate.
Waka ready for tough away clash
Waka ready for tough away clash
The Wakatipu Premiers rugby side’s away match against Alexandra this Saturday shapes as an enthralling near-top-of-the-table clash.
Stampede reset after shock loss
Stampede reset after shock loss
The SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team may have just had a taste of this year’s finals series.
Golfer off to junior worlds
Golfer off to junior worlds
Selection for the New Zealand under-19 golf team for the Toyota Junior World Cup in Japan next month confirms Queenstowner Ricky Kang’s steady rise up the ranks.
Showhome showcases many features
Showhome showcases many features
A home building company’s new high-end Jack’s Point showhome is designed to show off a wide range of materials and ‘smart home’ features.
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Queenstown section sells for almost $7m
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Queenstown section sells for almost $7m
A lakefront section in Lake Hayes has sold for almost $7 million in possbily a record auction price for any Queenstown residential property.
Facing fears one jump at a time
Facing fears one jump at a time
Following more than a decade of rehabilitation after a car crash left him with severe brain damage, Queenstown resident Jesse Boulay is seizing life with both hands.
Uni, tech company join forces against cyber crime
Uni, tech company join forces against cyber crime
The University of Otago could be offering a master’s degree in cyber security in Queenstown in a few years’ time.
University links with global cybersecurity leader
University links with global cybersecurity leader
The University of Otago has teamed up with a global cybersecurity leader to launch a new programme of courses at its Queenstown campus.
Book fair brings in crowds
Book fair brings in crowds
A rainy start to Queenstown’s biggest book fair failed to dampen enthusiasm for nabbing some good reads.
Tourism groups step up joint work
Tourism groups step up joint work
The Queenstown and Wānaka regional tourism organisations (RTOs) are working together more than ever, creating, it is claimed, both efficiencies and more marketing clout.
Wakatipu's diamond wedding couples
Wakatipu's diamond wedding couples
Four well-known Wakatipu couples married 60 years ago. Philip Chandler finds out how they came to meet and asks about their secrets to a long marriage.