‘Queen of Hospo’ raising bar for women's safety
Award-winning restaurateur Karen Hattaway has returned to Christchurch with a mission - helping to make nights out in the city safer for women.
Lynch Block’s future back on the table
Lynch Block’s future back on the table
The future of the Lynch Block is coming back to the Queenstown council table.
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400 new homes in pipeline
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400 new homes in pipeline
A major housing and commercial development for Queenstown has got the fast-track tick - nearly five years after it was first placed in the process.
Avid swimmers take on Lake Wakatipu
Avid swimmers take on Lake Wakatipu
Swimmers leap off Queenstown’s historic TSS Earnslaw in Frankton Arm on Saturday for the Whakatipu Legend swimming event.
Diversity celebrated at festival
Diversity celebrated at festival
More than 3000 people enjoyed cultural performances and food from around the world while taking the chance to learn about their community’s diversity at the fourth annual Queenstown Multicultural...
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Discharge decision ‘tough’
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Discharge decision ‘tough’
A decision to proceed with the discharge of wastewater from Queenstown’s Shotover treatment plant into the Kawarau River is not his preferred option, Queenstown Lakes Mayor John Glover says.
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Proposed parking permits aim to lower residents’ costs
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Proposed parking permits aim to lower residents’ costs
Queenstown residents may soon be able to apply for special local parking permits.
World champ tackling favourite rivers
World champ tackling favourite rivers
Flying from his native Canada just to compete in a Queenstown/ Wānaka jetboat race this weekend might seem excessive, but for four-time world champ Gord Humphrey it makes perfect sense.
Landlords sought to plug in to solar
Landlords sought to plug in to solar
Queenstown-Lakes landlords are being sought for a New Zealand-first pilot programme.
Macetown road permit system starts
Macetown road permit system starts
Paid access to an iconic Otago historic reserve is about to go live.
Funding fuels trails’ future
Funding fuels trails’ future
As the saying goes, ‘build it and they will come’.
Trust’s charity drive delivers
Trust’s charity drive delivers
Three local charities will receive a slice of over $50,000, thanks to a newly-formed charitable trust and local businesses.
QMC founder’s 50-year legacy
QMC founder’s 50-year legacy
The late Dr Pat Farry’s immense contribution to rural medicine and general practice education stemmed from his experience as a Queenstown GP. Philip Chandler examines his enduring...
World on show
World on show
More than 3300 people are expected to attend the fourth annual Queenstown Multicultural Festival today, which this year coincides, fittingly, with Race Relations Day.
Second-hand to showstoppers
Second-hand to showstoppers
A community sustainable fashion event next Saturday promises a night of ‘‘upcycled couture and eco-chic extravagance’’, its organisers say.
Village unites for brigade
Village unites for brigade
Arrowtown Lifestyle Village’s recent annual Garden Party has broken its own fundraising record and boosted the village’s volunteer fire brigade coffers by $14,000.
Rivers will be roaring during race
Rivers will be roaring during race
For some thrilling jetboat racing at close quarters, the banks of Queenstown’s lower Shotover River will make a good viewing spot early afternoon this today.
Cricket club celebrates standouts
Cricket club celebrates standouts
A host of local cricketers have been recognised during last Friday’s Queenstown Cricket Club awards.
Disc golfer ‘a Queenstown phenom’
Disc golfer ‘a Queenstown phenom’
Local disc golfer Mikey Yu won last weekend’s 31st annual The Helicopter Line Queenstown Classic in the Gardens by a staggering 21 shots.
Chasing more Maadi magic
Chasing more Maadi magic
A record-sized Wakatipu High rowing squad’s heading to Twizel’s Lake Ruataniwha for the massive national secondary schools Maadi Cup regatta with a huge target on their backs.