Earnslaw resumes sailings after engine overhaul
Earnslaw resumes sailings after 'nerve-wracking' engine overhaul
Vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw is resuming its regular sailings from Queenstown to Walter Peak today after a five-month engine overhaul.
New bridge restores access to Lake Sylvan Track
New bridge restores access to Lake Sylvan Track
Access to a popular Glenorchy trail has been restored after a storm swept away a key bridge.
‘Vigilante action will not be tolerated’: police
‘Vigilante action will not be tolerated’: police
A youth is before the courts as Queenstown police investigate reports of vigilante teens trying to catch out paedophiles attempting to contact minors online.
Teens warned not to take 'vigilante action'
Teens warned not to take 'vigilante action'
Queenstown police are investigating reports of "vigilante" teens trying to catch out paedophiles attempting to contact minors online.
New measles case in Queenstown
New measles case in Queenstown, vigilance urged
A new case of measles has been confirmed in Queenstown.
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Recruitment fuss creating mistrust: councillors
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Recruitment fuss creating mistrust: councillors
A chorus of Queenstown Lakes district councillors have dismissed concerns about any steps taken to replace the council’s chief executive.
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Committee member refuses to step down
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Committee member refuses to step down
A Queenstown Lakes district councillor says he will not step aside despite admitting he should never have commented ahead of a contentious application for a Lake Hāwea liquor store.
Driver in Queenstown head-on crash four times over limit
Driver in Queenstown head-on crash four times over limit
A Nelson man responsible for a head-on crash near Queenstown at the weekend had a breath-alcohol level more than four times the legal limit, police say.
Measles case confirmed in Queenstown
Measles case confirmed in Queenstown
It is the fifth known case of the highly infectious disease reported in NZ, linked to recent overseas travel.
Teacher’s dedication to children lauded
Teacher’s dedication to children lauded by community
The retiring manager of Arrowtown Preschool has been lauded for her grace, poise and humour while teaching and caring for the township’s youngest citizens for over 37 years, a grateful parent says.
Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends
Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends
The closed sign has gone up at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak after a season its manager describes as one of "highs and lows".
Off the rails
Off the rails
Ashlin Dean, of Australia, competes in The Remarkables 40th Anniversary Rail Jam in front of several hundred people packed around the Brecon St Steps in ...
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Protracted consent process lands ratepayer over $9k bill
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Protracted consent process lands ratepayer over $9k bill
A Queenstown ratepayer feels the local council is treating him as a cash cow while he endures a lengthy resource consent process.
Work begins to stem spread of invasive lake weed
Work begins to stem spread of invasive lake weed
Divers began their efforts to control the invasive lake weed lagarosiphon in Lake Wakatipu this week.
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Funicular rail rejected, new cablecar plan in the works
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Funicular rail rejected, new cablecar plan in the works
An Australian developer has swapped one novelty transport system for another after the Queenstown plans were knocked back by the fast-track process.
Water leak damages street
Water leak damages street
This upper portion of Queenstown Mall has been fenced off following a "significant water leak" which damaged the street surface.
Deer recovery era explored in book
Deer recovery era explored in book
Queenstown author Peta Carey has one piece of advice for anyone sitting down to read her fourth book, The Hollows Boys.
Timeline for new walking, cycling trails raises concerns
Timeline for new walking, cycling trails raises concerns
The wheels are in motion for Mt Iron to get new walking and cycling trails, but a community board is warning the timeline is too ambitious.
Flying legacy earns national nod
Flying legacy earns national nod
Pioneering Queenstown aviator Hank Sproull’s five decades of contribution to the industry has been nationally recognised.
Is Tim Manning running or not?
Is Tim Manning running or not?
While rumours are running rife one council candidate is no longer seeking election, Queenstown's council is yet to receive word one way or the other.