St John to the rescue
St John to the rescue
For Queenstown’s Remarkable Theatre, it makes a neat plot.
Argentine rugby’s Queenstown link
Argentine rugby’s Queenstown link
You appreciate how global international rugby’s become when one of Argentina’s assistant coaches lives in Queenstown.
Stampede amped for Thunder showdown
Stampede amped for Thunder showdown
Queenstown's SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team are acutely aware of the mountain they have to climb this weekend.
Wild just pipped in semis
Wild just pipped in semis
Despite narrowly losing their semifinal last weekend, the Wakatipu Wild women’s ice hockey captain’s still happy with her team’s season.
Bank keeps club's project afloat
Bank keeps club's project afloat
After treading water due to a funding shortfall an Otago sports club is just two or three weeks from crossing the finish line with its redeveloped clubhouse.
Renovated cottage a charmer
Renovated cottage a charmer
The listing of what’s being called "the quintessential Arrowtown cottage" is generating keen interest.
Rich Aussies on the hunt for $3m-plus properties
Rich Aussies on the hunt for $3m-plus properties
A high-end Arrowtown-based realtor says there’s a big shortage of luxury Whakatipu properties for sale compared to the number of interested buyers.
Sir Michael remembered as ‘great visionary’
Sir Michael remembered as ‘great visionary’
Sir Michael Hill has been remembered as a "great visionary" after his death at the age of 86 yesterday morning.
Fire suspected arson
Fire suspected arson
The gutting of a car in Glenda Dr in Frankton on Friday night is being investigated as arson.
Tourist allegedly assaulted
Tourist allegedly assaulted
An Australian tourist was allegedly assaulted in his car while making a U-turn in Buckingham St, Arrowtown, on Friday.
'Terrible mistake': Water park owner in court
Cromwell water park co-owner discharged over crash that injured driver
Kiwi Water Park co-owner and former Queenstown political aspirant Emily Rutherford has escaped conviction for her role in a crash that injured another driver.
Sir Michael Hill dies
Sir Michael Hill dies, aged 86
Sir Michael Hill, founder of Michael Hill Jewellers, has died at the age of 86.
Queenstown house wins supreme building award
Queenstown house wins supreme building award
A Queenstown home constructed by Velvin Building has been awarded the supreme house of the year over $1 million at the 2025 Southern Master Builders House of the Year awards.
Urban planning gives town ‘deferential’ treatment
Urban planning gives town ‘deferential’ treatment
An independent commissioner has questioned why Arrowtown should receive special treatment when it comes to the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s proposed urban intensification variation.
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Member of high-profile family dodges conviction for Pak’nSave shoplifting
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Member of high-profile family dodges conviction for Pak’nSave shoplifting
A member of the high-profile Thackwray family has avoided a conviction after being caught stealing groceries from a Queenstown supermarket on 15 separate occasions.
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Minister keeping eye on consent application
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Minister keeping eye on consent application
Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says she is "keeping a watching brief" on the application for treated wastewater being discharged directly into the Shotover River.
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Released sections sell straight away
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Released sections sell straight away
Strong demand for sections in the Kingston Village (KVL) residential development continues, with the latest release snapped up in minutes.
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Resort needs more houses: Willis
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Resort needs more houses: Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says if she was Queenstown Lakes mayor for a day, she would "stare down the Nimbys and say I’d build some homes".
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Arrowtown may get height reprieve
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Arrowtown may get height reprieve
A Queenstown council planner is recommending proposed new residential height limits be reduced for Arrowtown.
School’s extraordinary benefactor remembered
School’s extraordinary benefactor remembered
Jack McPherson, who has died aged 98, was an extraordinary supporter of Wakatipu High’s outdoor education programme.