On the run with the rising sun
On the run with the rising sun
Gibbston's George Boanas reckons he’ll soon need his fifth pair of shoes as he runs the length of Japan.
Hopping off hospo ‘rollercoaster’
Hopping off hospo ‘rollercoaster’
"It's been a rollercoaster, one I’ll be very fondly looking back on."
Charity umbrella’s new name
Charity umbrella’s new name
Wakatipu Community Foundation is changing its name from today to better reflect the area it serves — and in the interests of brevity.
Soundscapes of the Southern Lakes
Soundscapes of the Southern Lakes
Some of New Zealand’s most acclaimed chamber musicians are heading our way in October, to perform during the fifth At the World’s Edge (AWE) Festival.
Back to basics for star celebration
Back to basics for star celebration
Arrowtown's Matariki celebrations will have a more homespun feel than in recent years.
Presbyterians branch out
Presbyterians branch out
The Arrowtown Presbyterian Church becomes a parish in its own right from July 1, rather than part of the wider Wakatipu parish.
Printmaker’s poignant homecoming
Printmaker’s poignant homecoming
A prominent Māori printmaker has dedicated an exhibition at Queenstown’s Te Atamira to her mother, who died in a Kingston Rd car crash when her family lived in the resort.
Adventures to unfold on big screen
Adventures to unfold on big screen
Some of the best adventure films from across the globe will be shown in Queenstown next week.
Epic films’ special guest
Epic films’ special guest
Whakatipu residents get a unique opportunity next week to see two iconic films by internationally-acclaimed Kiwi film-maker Vincent Ward — and then engage with him in Q&A sessions.
Roam ready to hit the road
Roam ready to hit the road
Queenstown's business and corporate events market has just been given a huge shot in the arm.
Gearing up for hoppy hours
Gearing up for hoppy hours
A new type of booze cruise is being pitched for Queenstown.
Arrowtown’s timely return to form
Arrowtown’s timely return to form
Following a convincing away win over Cromwell last weekend, the Arrowtown rugby side’s fizzing for this Saturday’s home-ground ‘Battle of the Basin’ game against Wakatipu.
Coastguard vollie takes the plunge
Coastguard vollie takes the plunge
A passionate Coastguard Queenstown volunteer’s taking the plunge to raise $1000 for the organisation.
Our Michael wings it in Japan
Our Michael wings it in Japan
What a time to play your first game on the right wing.
Stampede in tight title race
Stampede in tight title race
You could forgive the SkyCity Stampede faithful — and team — for having a few anxious butterflies flapping.
Wild freeze out Inferno
Wild freeze out Inferno
It seems they’re clicking at the right time.
Queenstown home expected to fetch $13m
Queenstown home expected to fetch $13 million
A "knock-out" property in one of Queenstown’s most desirable locations is expected to fetch $13 million.
Agent’s top start rewarded
Agent’s top start rewarded
In a town not short of rookie real estate agents trying to forge a career, Gareth Ireland — a sales associate in New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s (NZSIR) Queenstown office — already...
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Conference centre and new suburb plans revealed
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Conference centre and new suburb plans revealed
A 1500-delegate international conference centre and a new suburb housing at least 2180 residents have been revealed as part of the planned Bowen Peak development.
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Marathon effort for mental health nearly complete
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Marathon effort for mental health nearly complete
He said he would do it, but it has not been easy.