Sowry’s new Olympic gig
Sowry’s new Olympic gig
Outgoing Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry has just been elected as the new New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) chair.
Take a bow, Showbiz Queenstown
Take a bow, Showbiz Queenstown
With Showbiz Queenstown entering its second half-century with Into The Woods starting next week, it’s surely time to make a song and dance about it.
Local power couple behind feature film
Local power couple behind feature film
Today is hugely special for Queenstown couple Jordana Stott and Lance Giles.
World War 2 tribute in song
World War 2 tribute in song
Central Otago Regional Choir is performing in Arrowtown this Saturday in a tribute concert to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2.
Film feast for two-wheel devotees
Film feast for two-wheel devotees
Eight inspirational short cycling films will be shown in Arrowtown and Glenorchy as The Big Bike Film Night dismounts in Arrowtown and Glenorchy this coming Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sake gold struck in home of sake
Sake gold struck in home of sake
Queenstown's Zenkuro Sake owners and staff are super-happy about winning gold for their Zenkuro Drip Pressed Shizuku at the inaugural Tokyo Sake Challenge in Japan — they’re celebrating the brewery...
‘Honoured’ by national wins
‘Honoured’ by national wins
Two Queenstown travel agents have been honoured with the top awards at the 2025 National Travel Industry Awards.
Caribe has spread it wings
Caribe has spread it wings
The slice of Latin America on Queenstown’s Mall has just got bigger.
Bronze medal ‘bittersweet’
Bronze medal ‘bittersweet’
While Ice Blacks head coach Queenstowner Cam Frear is stoked his charges secured the bronze medal at last week’s IIHF Division 2 Group B champs in Dunedin, he admits it’s "a bit bittersweet".
Stampede ready to charge
Stampede ready to charge
From friends to foes in less than a week.
White Horse Cup humdinger looming
White Horse Cup humdinger looming
Stand by for a humdinger when Central Otago’s top two rugby sides clash in Queenstown this Saturday.
Local fighters impress
Local fighters impress
Two young Queenstown fighters have returned from Wellington with wins under their belts following impressive performances at the Tory Fight Night 2.
Queues for showroom villa open day
Queues for showroom villa open day
An inaugural showhome opening day at Queenstown’s Five Mile Villas prompted a phenomenal turnout.
1880s Arrowtown barn meticulously restored
1880s Arrowtown barn meticulously restored
Arrowtown's outskirts has a new function venue following the meticulous restoration of a dilapidated two-level stone barn built in 1885.
Cocaine and $45k cash seized from Queenstown home
Cocaine and $45k cash seized from Queenstown home
Drugs including cocaine, MDMA and ketamine were found in a police swoop on a Queenstown property which also netted $45,000.
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Car giveaway canned after 2000 tickets sold
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Car giveaway canned after 2000 tickets sold
The man behind Queenstown’s inaugural Ayrburn Classic car show says a promised car giveaway did not happen because ticket sales failed to reach a certain threshold.
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Development may include Catholic church, primary school
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Development may include Catholic church, primary school
Queenstown's Ladies Mile development, approved by the government, may include a Roman Catholic church and Catholic primary school.
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Agreement kept secret by councils
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Agreement kept secret by councils
An agreement has been reached in the Environment Court around the faltering Shotover wastewater treatment plant, but both sides are keeping it under wraps.
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Thrown glass hit young woman’s face
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Thrown glass hit young woman’s face
A young Dutchman who threw a glass in a Queenstown bar that hit a young woman’s face says being stuck in New Zealand is "heavy punishment".
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Transport solutions wanted in reserve plans
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Transport solutions wanted in reserve plans
Submitters have urged the Queenstown Lakes District Council to think about the future of two Queenstown reserves, and factor in potential transport solutions to its reserve management plans.