Glenorchy to join global climate change initiative
The programme offers tools, training and international networks for communities. It's the first time NZ locations have been accepted.
'Like a washing machine': Kayaker lost life after hitting hole
'Like a washing machine': Kayaker lost life after hitting hole
A skilled Queenstown kayaker drowned after becoming caught in a river hazard resembling a ‘‘washing machine’’, a coroner says.
Failed Frankton restaurant fined over paua
$18,000 fine for under-sized paua
The owner of a failed Chinese restaurant in Frankton has been fined $18,000 for having under-sized pāua.
Swimmer making huge splash
Swimmer making huge splash
An Arrowtown 14-year-old girl is so good at open water swimming she’s beating experienced men and women.
NZ golf open 'invaded privacy', neighbours claimed
NZ golf open 'invaded privacy', neighbours claimed
Millbrook neighbours claimed two editions of the New Zealand Open golf tournament felt like an invasion of privacy, according to a High Court reasons decision.
Health spending plan encourages mayors
Health spending plan encourages mayors
A health plan reference to a "new rural hub" somewhere in the South has the mayors of Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago hopeful it's a recognition of the districts’ rapidly growing populations.
Motorcyclist going 140kmh fled police
Motorcyclist going 140kmh fled police
A motorcyclist with a pillion passenger fled police after being clocked at about 140kmh near Frankton.
Rider with pillion passenger clocked at twice speed limit
Rider with pillion passenger clocked at twice speed limit
A motorcyclist with a pillion passenger fled police after being clocked going about 140kmh near Frankton.
High wind disrupts Queenstown flights
High wind disrupts Queenstown flights
Severe crosswinds have led to major disruptions at Queenstown Airport this afternoon.
Sir Michael Hill being treated for cancer
Sir Michael Hill being treated for cancer
Sir Michael Hill is stepping down from his jewellery firm to undergo cancer treatment.
Gorge trail bridge in the bag
Gorge trail bridge in the bag
A special celebration has been held in Queenstown to mark the official ending of a seven-plus-year labour of love.
Cyclist dies on popular Queenstown track
Cyclist dies on popular Queenstown track
A cyclist has died after collapsing on a popular bike track near Queenstown.
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ORC response ‘not good enough’
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ORC response ‘not good enough’
Councillors say it is "not good enough" that Otago's environmental regulator still cannot pass judgement on the quality of wastewater being dumped into the Shotover River.
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Tour of NZ charity cycle race riders stunned by scenery
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Tour of NZ charity cycle race riders stunned by scenery
The 120 riders who completed the Tour of New Zealand charity cycle race near Queenstown yesterday had "ridden through paradise", its founder says.
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Treated wastewater discharge plan ‘done deal’ at briefing
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Treated wastewater discharge plan ‘done deal’ at briefing
The Queenstown Lakes District Council needed a legal letter from its airport company to strengthen the case for invoking emergency powers to directly discharge treated wastewater.
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Queenstown institution sold to major player
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Queenstown institution one of two bars sold to major player
Two of Queenstown’s last independently-owned hospitality venues have been sold to a chain.
Gorge trail ready to ride
Gorge trail ready to ride
The Shotover Gorge Trail opens today after what the Queenstown Trails Trust calls seven years of "blood, sweat and tears".
Snow buzz already building
Snow buzz already building
Cool your jets.
Irish tourism honcho’s huge warning
Irish tourism honcho’s huge warning
With the government’s new focus on more and more visitors to boost the economy, an international tourism leader is warning it needs to be managed growth.
Stars align for retired astronomer
Stars align for retired astronomer
Queenstowners should be delighted a Scottish astronomer retired early from his professional life in Australia.