Fundraiser opens up unique countryside
Fundraiser opens up unique countryside
A Queenstown school camp fundraiser next Saturday offers a unique opportunity to explore Branches Station’s rugged beauty.
Inspiring women sought for awards
Inspiring women sought for awards
Inspirational women, from all walks of life, will be celebrated in Queenstown again this year.
X-ray report a false alarm
X-ray report a false alarm
A tip-off from a member of the public in Queenstown on Saturday about an apparently abandoned X-ray machine proved to be a false alarm, the Ministry of Health says.
Central Lakes population on course to overtake Dunedin
Central Lakes population on course to overtake Dunedin
Arrowtown-based regional economist Benje Patterson says the Central Lakes could have the South Island’s second-largest population in 15 years.
Skyline’s future comes into view
Skyline’s future comes into view
March 16 marks a major milestone in Skyline Queenstown’s massive overhaul of its entire Bob’s Peak operation.
Stallholders’ fate remains up in air
Stallholders’ fate remains up in air
The status of street food and craft vendors in Queenstown’s town centre appears to be heading for a showdown in the High Court next month.
Ex-MP caught in cross-fire
Ex-MP caught in cross-fire
A Saudi Arabia-based former local MP says this week’s Iranian drone attack on the United States embassy in the capital of Riyadh may be ‘‘a bit of a turning point’’ amidst the current troubles in...
Uni eyes 3000 students at Queenstown campus
Otago University eyes 3000 students at Queenstown campus
The University of Otago is offering two new qualifications in Queenstown as part of a long-term plan to build a campus supporting up to 3000 students in the resort.
Shoplifters caught in the act by officer
Shoplifters caught in the act by officer
A pair of wanted shoplifters picked the wrong store to indulge their chocolate craving when they were nabbed in a Frankton supermarket, police say.
Sweet craving has sour ending for Queenstown shoplifters
Sweet craving has sour ending for Queenstown shoplifters
A pair of wanted shoplifters picked the wrong store to curb their chocolate craving when they were nabbed in a Frankton supermarket, police said.
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Glenorchy eco lodge developer dies
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'A great philanthropist': Glenorchy eco lodge developer dies
American Paul Brainerd, co-developer of The Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge, who died last month, has left behind extraordinary examples of conservation and philanthropy.
Arrowtown woman charged with assaulting cop
Arrowtown woman charged with assaulting cop
A Queenstown woman allegedly assaulted a police officer after driving the wrong way down a one-way street in Arrowtown on Saturday.
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ORC urged to step up over buses
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ORC urged to step up over buses
As Wakatipu High School looks to ease its school bus woes, the ORC says a recently introduced after-school service is a trial that is "not intended to address the withdrawal of Ministry of Education services at all".
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Trust distributing $380k to causes in first round
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Trust distributing $380k to causes in first round
A newly revived charitable trust is splitting $379,770 among 11 local and regional community causes in its first funding round.
Resort’s record property scorecard
Resort’s record property scorecard
Arrowtown's Millbrook Resort recorded record property sales in the countdown to the 105th New Zealand Open which starts today across its two golf courses.
Arrowtown charity bowls event on a roll
Arrowtown charity bowls event on a roll
There were two winners of last week’s fourth Forsyth Barr Business Roll Up Challenge, this year played for the first time at the Arrowtown Bowling Club.
Seven Q’town reps in NZ team
Seven Q’town reps in NZ team
New Zealand’s under-18 men’s ice hockey team selected for next week’s Division 3 Group A U18 world champs in Hong Kong has a heavy Queenstown contingent.
Hometown ball tracker
Hometown ball tracker
While this New Zealand Open’s showcasing some amazing Queenstown golfers, another local’s getting involved for the first time in broadcasting the event.
The pro-am’s ‘people’s player’
The pro-am’s ‘people’s player’
In a novel concept, about 25 Queenstown mates cumulatively chipped in $25k for a slot in this week’s NZ Open pro-am — and, fittingly, decided who’ll represent them via a game of golf.
From cellar to conservation
From cellar to conservation
Arrowtowner Nicky Sygrove’s about to swap grapes for greenery.