'No drama': Balloon pilot makes unplanned landing
A hot-air balloon with 10 passengers on board made an unplanned, but controlled, landing in Queenstown’s Lake Hayes Estate this morning.
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‘LOTR’ — the gift that keeps giving
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‘LOTR’ — the gift that keeps giving
Imagine a man called Sam Gangees, who knows nothing about The Lord of the Rings trilogy, let alone the fact that one of the lead characters is called Samwise Gamgee.
Take debate offline: mayor
Take debate offline: mayor
A “town hall” meeting about the implications of fast-track proposals for the Wakatipu would be more constructive than a social media slug-fest, Queenstown Mayor John Glover says.
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Signature slice puts pizza-maker on podium
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Signature slice puts pizza-maker on podium
The ‘‘Bosco’’ was a boomer for a Queenstown pizza-maker who claimed second prize at the world pizza-making championships in the home of the pizza.
Fernhill developer’s uphill battle
Fernhill developer’s uphill battle
Cancer surgeon Guy Hingston finally had time to address his controversial Fernhill development plans at a community association meeting.
Council accused of dropping ball not chasing World Cup game
Council accused of dropping ball not chasing World Cup game
A Queenstown woman is ‘‘extremely disappointed’’ a bid will not go ahead for a game during the 2028 T20 World Cup.
‘Lifestyle’ hostel fit-out planned
‘Lifestyle’ hostel fit-out planned
With 53-57 Shotover St being touted as a possible council admin building, work is expected to start next month on converting neighbouring 46-49 Shotover St into ‘lifestyle’ accommodation.
Head shaved for the brave
Head shaved for the brave
Struck that children going through cancer treatments often have no choice but to lose their hair, a 10-year-old Queenstown girl just made that choice herself in a show of support.
‘Big little shoes to fill’
‘Big little shoes to fill’
Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce’s new chairwoman believes its business advocacy needs to strengthen even further.
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Judge halts cancellation of $21 million station sale
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Judge halts cancellation of $21 million station sale
The $21 million sale of a high country sheep and beef farm on the shores of Lake Wakatipu was nearly scrapped but now will be decided in court.
Doc plans shift ‘that meets people where they are’
Doc plans shift ‘that meets people where they are’
The Department of Conservation (Doc) will move its Queenstown visitor centre to Glenorchy in time for summer.
‘Why not buy a building?’
‘Why not buy a building?’
On the vexed issue of Queenstown’s council settling on a new civic administration building, an Arrowtowner believes it is ignoring a low-cost, low-risk option — buying a building.
Whānau power brings kōhanga to life
Whānau power brings kōhanga to life
The five-year dream of a small group of families will come true in August when the first kōhanga reo in the Whakatipu in 30 years officially opens.
Golden hour on offer
Golden hour on offer
Queenstown flightseeing company Air Milford is introducing a winter-time scenic flight timed to showcase the ‘golden hour’ before sunset.
Charities enter the dragon’s den
Charities enter the dragon’s den
The organisers of a Dragon’s Den-inspired fundraising event this coming Tuesday hope to make it an annual fixture.
Quiz big honour for small school
Quiz big honour for small school
Students from small Queenstown school, St Joseph’s, had the honour last Saturday of representing Central Otago for the first time at the final of a year 6 to 8 children’s literature quiz.
Unearthing Walter Peak’s past
Unearthing Walter Peak’s past
A "split-second" decision led Ashley Tikitiki to turn her curiosity about the place where she lives into a history book.
Student vollies show the way
Student vollies show the way
This week’s National Volunteer Week came early for 56 community-minded Wakatipu High students.
Casting ‘razor-sharp’ comedy
Casting ‘razor-sharp’ comedy
Queenstown's Remarkable Theatre is auditioning next Saturday for four female and two male roles for its next production.
Women’s Shed opens new home
Women’s Shed opens new home
Queenstown's Women’s Shed Aotearoa is gearing up for the official opening of its new base at Frankton’s Country Lane on Saturday.