New Zealand’s ‘best of the best’ set to scale new heights
New Zealand’s ‘best of the best’ set to scale new heights
More than 30 youngsters from across New Zealand will spend this weekend literally climbing the walls in Queenstown.
Umpire rocks up to Gibraltar
Umpire rocks up to Gibraltar
A Queenstown netball umpire’s just whistled her first full international tournament.
Tamariki to shine at Polyfest
Tamariki to shine at Polyfest
The roof will be raised at the Queenstown Events Centre next week during the annual Central Lakes Polyfest.
Arts trust baton passed on
Arts trust baton passed on
A function last Thursday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Lakes District Arts Trust — which has overseen the installation of 14 public artworks throughout Queenstown Lakes — also saw its...
Opera luminary returns
Opera luminary returns
Fresh from becoming the first Kiwi to be appointed to a leadership position at London’s Royal College of Music, Jonathan Lemalu is on his way back to Arrowtown.
Community spirit recognised
Community spirit recognised
Long-time Queenstown resident Karunakaran Kuppusamy is presented with an appreciation award by the High Commissioner of India to New Zealand, Neeta Bhushan, during the Diwali Festival at the...
Ruby’s theatrical double
Ruby’s theatrical double
A 16-year-old Wakatipu High student’s the inaugural winner of the Junior Theatre Festival Australasian student exchange programme.
Foursome on fire
Foursome on fire
If your house is on fire, Queenstown’s volunteer fire brigade has four fireys, in particular, who won’t beat about the bush.
‘Doing what was done for me’
‘Doing what was done for me’
A lot of people can pinpoint a life-changing moment, but for Queenstown’s Jason Medina that moment was also a life-saving one.
Thinkers, dreamers and readers unite
Thinkers, dreamers and readers unite
Humans are wired for stories.
Global acclaim for Queenstown director
Global acclaim for Queenstown director
Queenstown's Victoria Boult is officially an international award-winning director and writer.
Reining in the rates rises
Reining in the rates rises
Looking at a maximum 5% rates rise and making the mayoral diary public.
Cycle link step closer
Cycle link step closer
A long-awaited bike trail between the southern suburbs and Frankton could be open next year.
Person injured after car rolls into ditch
Person injured after car rolls into ditch
One person has moderate injuries after a car wound up in a ditch near Queenstown.
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Council projects need ‘outside eyes’
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Council projects need ‘outside eyes’
Queenstown Lakes’ new mayor says an independent investigation may be required to determine what has gone wrong with past council projects.
‘New blood’ on council after five ousted
‘New blood’ on council after five ousted
The Queenstown Lakes district’s new mayor says the loss of five incumbent councillors will allow a welcome injection of "new blood".
Good crowd for ski area’s last day
Good crowd for ski area’s last day
The Remarkables ski area capped off its 40th anniversary season yesterday with a bigger-than-expected crowd despite another windy day, its manager says.
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Support for installing huts
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Support for installing huts
A public meeting to discuss installing "Turk" huts in the Remarkables range, near Queenstown, was tougher than expected, its organiser says.
Wānaka rider retains title
Wānaka rider retains title
More than 150 bikers braved rain, wind and sunshine during the third edition of the Glenorchy Gravel Grind on Saturday.
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Filming of TV series starts next month
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Filming of TV series starts next month
Shooting of the second series of the entirely Queenstown-based TV murder-mystery drama series A Remarkable Place to Die takes place from late next month - making it one of the town's longest shoots.