Innovative hut maker eyes up Remarkables
Innovative hut maker eyes up Remarkables
The man behind the Mountain Turk Club has a new plan — putting some of its innovative alpine huts in the Remarkables.
Mates on a mission hit slopes
Mates on a mission hit slopes
An Australian adventurer and his longtime Kiwi friend will soon hit Queenstown’s skifields as part of a three-month, 4000km journey to raise $75,000 for Save the Children.
Dating drama hits stage
Dating drama hits stage
Six singles are about to take us on a journey of the trials and tribulations of dating later on in life.
Queenstown’s jewel of all trades
Queenstown’s jewel of all trades
Jessica Winchcombe’s taken life’s scenic route.
St Joseph’s take on the Eras Tour
St Joseph’s take on the Eras Tour
Queenstown's St Joseph’s School is about to raise the curtain on its own ‘Eras Tour’.
‘Calling Home’ gives back to Queenstown
‘Calling Home’ gives back to Queenstown
Tonight's opening of a new exhibition from acclaimed Queenstown-born painter Ira Mitchell will directly benefit local youth.
Honouring Athfield’s legacy
Honouring Athfield’s legacy
A respected international architect’s giving a free presentation in Queenstown tonight, as part of the Sir Ian Athfield Memorial Lecture series, ‘The Past Needs a Future’.
Queenstown distillery looks to expand
Queenstown distillery looks to expand
Having just added another trophy to its impressive haul, Queenstown-based Broken Heart Spirits is looking to expand.
Strategic tourism shift
Strategic tourism shift
After six years with Destination Queenstown (DQ), Linda McIntosh is about to start a new adventure.
Queenstown teens chase Aussie titles
Queenstown teens chase Aussie titles
Two Queenstown runners have Australian titles — or at least podium finishes — in their sights next week.
Junior Stampede breaks the ice
Junior Stampede breaks the ice
Five members of Queenstown’s under-16 Junior Stampede ice hockey team have just made the history books.
McLachlan goes from partner to adversary
McLachlan goes from partner to adversary
Queenstown-raised former tennis pro Ben McLachlan’s back in Japan’s Davis Cup fold, this time opening the playbook on his former doubles partner.
Little tackles brings big tourism
Little tackles brings big tourism
About 1200 hopeful future All Blacks and Black Ferns are about to test their mettle in Queenstown, cheered on by thousands of supporters.
Ministry building on southern ground
Ministry building on southern ground
One of New Zealand’s longest-standing design practices has put down roots in Queenstown.
Shock after charter school application rejected
Shock after charter school application rejected
The foundation team — and future students — of a proposed Queenstown charter school are reeling after their application was rejected by a government board.
Q&A Queenstown Lakes District Council candidates
Q&A Queenstown Lakes District Council candidates
Growing pains are at the core of most of the issues likely to dominate mayoral and councillor election debates in the Queenstown Lakes district over the coming weeks.
One trapped in crash
One trapped in crash
A person was trapped in a car after a serious crash blocked State Highway 6 for a time near Gibbston yesterday.
Highway reopens after crash near Gibbston
Highway reopens after crash near Gibbston
State Highway 6 has reopened after a two-vehicle crash closed the road for a time near Gibbston this evening.
Golden visas: 5.5% of Queenstown properties fit $5m threshold
Golden visas: 5.5% of Queenstown properties fit $5m threshold
Houses in Queenstown, Lake Hayes and Auckland suburbs Devonport and Remuera, as well as large plots of Central Otago land are among the properties foreign buyers might be able to buy under new rules.
Takahē return to Otago's Rees Valley
Takahē return to Otago's Rees Valley
In Shelter Rock Hut, near the head of the Rees Valley, the visitor book comment section is sprinkled with excited notes about bird sightings.