New brew to support trail
New brew to support trail
It's a brew-tiful way to support the Queenstown Trails Trust.
Wahine to the fore
Wahine to the fore
Four distinguished Kiwi women — two artists and two film-makers — share insights into their work at Queenstown’s Te Atamira this weekend.
Explosive start to exceptional wines
Explosive start to exceptional wines
In 1993, Central Otago’s ‘godfather of wine’ decided to blast a 1400 cubic metre hole into the side of a schist mountain, using 1.5 tonnes of explosives.
Beginners’ workshops just the tonic
Beginners’ workshops just the tonic
Queenstown locals and visitors can make their own gin in three-hour workshops designed to ignite one’s senses and creativity.
On top down under
On top down under
A former world champion and world record-setting freediver, Queenstowner Kathryn Nevatt’s been involved in breaking another world record.
Competitors set for winds of change
Competitors set for winds of change
It's arguably Lake Whakatipu’s greatest annual spectacle.
Debut bouts in charity fight night
Debut bouts in charity fight night
Queenstown boxing coach and personal trainer Michael Jenner isn’t just putting on an entertaining fight night on Saturday — he’s hoping the event will help raise awareness of, and generate some...
Frankton market catching fire
Frankton market catching fire
A Queenstown real estate firm is noticing "incredible" buyer demand for older Frankton properties.
Gibbston cottage expected to fetch $3 million
Gibbston cottage expected to fetch $3 million
A lifestyle property for sale in Queenstown’s Gibbston valley combines historic charm with contemporary comfort.
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Party vibes in Otago’s top sex toy suburb
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Party vibes, swinging times: Otago’s top sex toy suburbs revealed
A wealthy Queenstown suburb named the top buyer of sex toys in Otago must throw some "interesting parties", the local mayor says.
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NZSki links with Chinese indoor snow resort company
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NZSki links with Chinese indoor snow resort company
NZSki has signed a strategic partnership with Chinese indoor ski resort operator Sunac-BonSki, marking one of the most significant international deals in New Zealand’s ski industry.
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Report: discharge will degrade water
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Report: discharge will degrade water
The discharge of treated wastewater into Queenstown’s Shotover River for the next five years will degrade its water quality, but serious harm to aquatic life is unlikely, a new report says.
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‘Nature gallery’ shutting, citing rent cost
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‘Nature gallery’ shutting, citing rent cost
Another independent retailer is leaving Queenstown’s central business area.
Whoosh pitches ‘Uber in the skies’
Whoosh pitches ‘Uber in the skies’
The gloves are starting to slip off in the fight for which aerial mass rapid transport (MRT) system will best solve Queenstown’s traffic woes.
‘Minor breach’ of air noise boundary
‘Minor breach’ of air noise boundary
Queenstown Airport says it is taking "immediate steps" to ensure there are no further breaches of its air noise boundaries, after a "minor breach" was picked up for this calendar year.
Takahē nesting in wild areas of Upper Wakatipu
Takahē nesting in wild areas of Upper Wakatipu
Takahē are now nesting in Upper Wakatipu areas and a close eye will be kept on the vulnerable birds to ensure they survive and thrive.
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Cyclist champions men’s mental health
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Cyclist champions men’s mental health
A Queenstown man who cycled all of New Zealand’s Great Rides to support mental health says he knows for some people "getting out of bed is difficult".
Trust given ownership of five senior housing units
Trust given ownership of five senior housing units
A set of five senior housing units in Wānaka are to remain in permanent community ownership.
Running feat raises $10k for Movember
Running feat raises $10k for Movember
It was, in every sense, a marathon mission — one officially completed in Queenstown at 1.11pm yesterday.
Just cruisin’ in her pride and joy
Just cruisin’ in her pride and joy
Karen Dennison, of Amberley, stands by her 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air during Saturday’s Arrowtown Auto Show at Arrowtown School.