Historic cottage transported to new home
A piece of Queenstown history has hit the road.
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Killed pilots’ capabilities highlighted
Killed pilots’ capabilities highlighted
The high capabilities of pilots Stephen Combe and James Patterson Gardner were highlighted in the final day of a coronial hearing in the Queenstown District Court yesterday.
Sense of optimism reflected in name of park’s kiwi
Sense of optimism reflected in name of park’s kiwi
The newest arrival at Queenstown’s Kiwi Birdlife Park has been given a name representing hope for the park’s future after a difficult past 16 months.
4.4% average annual rates rises mooted
4.4% average annual rates rises mooted
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is signalling a 4.4% average annual rates increase over the next 10 years, if it adopts its 2021-31 long-term plan.
Queenstown bypass sods to be turned
Queenstown bypass sods to be turned
A sod-turning ceremony will be held in Queenstown next week to mark the beginning of work on the resort’s long-awaited arterial bypass road.
Skyline board pleased with result
Skyline board pleased with result
Queenstown tourism giant Skyline Enterprises says its full-year revenue is "much better than expected" and ahead of budget.
Coutts' company gets permission for water take
Coutts' company gets permission for water take
A battle over water between a group of Crown Terrace landowners, yachting legend Sir Russell Coutts and a former Queenstown tourism identity is over.
Glenorchy road reopens after rockfall
Glenorchy road reopens after rockfall
The Glenorchy Queenstown Road has reopened this morning after a rockfall near Closeburn overnight covered the road with debris.
Turbulence could have caused crash
Turbulence could have caused crash
Sudden turbulence may have contributed to the in-flight break-up of a Robinson helicopter near Queenstown in 2015, a crash investigator says.
Ladies Mile development plans rejected
Ladies Mile development plans rejected
Plans for development along Queenstown’s northern entrance have been firmly rejected by the community.
Driver texting, over limit at time of fatal Arrowtown crash
Driver texting, over limit at time of fatal Arrowtown crash
The woman responsible for a head-on collision that killed Arrowtown teenager Allanah Walker last year was texting while driving and under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
Pilot who took ‘punt’ on safety convicted
Pilot who took ‘punt’ on safety convicted
A former commercial pilot who took a "punt" and filed down a severely damaged propeller of an aircraft before flying six tourists from Milford Sound to Queenstown 12 years ago has been convicted in court.
Qtown woman donates ambulance to St John
'Incredible donation': Queenstown woman gives ambulance to St John
In an incredible gesture that will save lives, a Queenstown retiree has donated an ambulance to St John.
Snowmaking effort until skifields open
Snowmaking effort until skifields open
What was a barren landscape on Coronet Peak a few days ago is starting to whiten as snowmaking at the ski area continues.
Pilot convicted over dangerous flight more than a decade later
Pilot convicted over dangerous flight more than a decade later
A former commercial pilot who 12 years ago flew six tourists from Milford Sound to Queenstown despite knowing the aircraft's propeller was severely damaged has been convicted and fined more than $5000 after appearing in court.
Driver using phone at time of fatal Arrowtown crash
Driver using phone at time of fatal Arrowtown crash
The woman responsible for a head-on collision that killed Arrowtown teenager Allanah Walker last year was texting while driving and under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
Student pilot most likely at controls, investigator says
Student pilot most likely at controls, investigator says
It was likely a student pilot was flying a Robinson helicopter when it broke up in midair and crashed near Queenstown in 2015, an investigator says.
Peters slams NZ's vaccine rollout
Peters slams NZ's vaccine rollout
Winston Peters has made a surprise end to his media boycott by being interviewed by Australian breakfast television in Queenstown today.
LandSAR dog first in 10 years to join
LandSAR dog first in 10 years to join
Stag the Labrador has become the first dog in 10 years to join the Wakatipu Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR) team after almost two years of training.
Crash inquest hears of wreckage discovery
Crash inquest hears of wreckage discovery
A coronial inquest into a fatal helicopter crash near Queenstown in 2015 continued into its fourth day in the resort yesterday.