Leaving hotel ‘in very good hands’
Leaving hotel ‘in very good hands’
Ex-Sofitel Queenstown GM Jeremy Samuels, who last week took over running Sofitel Adelaide, quips he’s questioned why he’s left as the hotel’s enjoying record-breaking business.
Physios set up clinic in Frankton
Physios set up clinic in Frankton
A Queenstown physiotherapist formerly contracted to provide physio services at Lakes District Hospital (LDH) is going out on her own with a team of senior therapists.
‘Not end of Q’town love affair’
‘Not end of Q’town love affair’
Having run Queenstown’s Crowne Plaza for six years, hotelier Stewart Manson says there are very few places he and his family would leave town for — "but to manage an iconic resort is one of those".
Ice hockey summer bonanza opens up a third grade
Ice hockey summer bonanza opens up a third grade
It's still summer, but Queenstown’s about to host 43 games of competitive ice hockey.
Bike fest returns full cycle
Bike fest returns full cycle
Starting tomorrow, Queenstown Bike Festival is back full noise after the brakes went on last year.
‘Back on track’ for delayed tour
‘Back on track’ for delayed tour
Queenstown's sole rider in the Tour of Southland, starting Sunday, says it’s to his advantage the seven-day cycling race was postponed in November due to extreme weather.
Q’town girls’ cricket on good wicket
Q’town girls’ cricket on good wicket
It's a break-through month for girls’ cricket in Queenstown.
Polly’s rare four-peat
Polly’s rare four-peat
To play in any age-group world champs is an honour, but for Queenstowner Polly Bennetts to be contesting, next week, her fourth women’s ice hockey under-18 worlds is a rare privilege.
Terraced housing ‘stacks up’
Terraced housing ‘stacks up’
Marketing is under way for a three-stage, 32-unit terraced housing complex at Queenstown’s Arthurs Point that’s set to give similar developments in Frankton a run for their money.
One-bed ‘boat house’ situated on two waterfront sections
One-bed ‘boat house’ situated on two waterfront sections
A striking studio unit with three portholes is a novel feature on adjoining waterfront sections for sale in an enclave between Queenstown’s Jack’s Point and Hanley’s Farm.
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Cyclists to race ‘Kingston Flyer’ as tour event returns
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Cyclists to race ‘Kingston Flyer’ as tour event returns
It will be the most epic drag race around.
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Medical centre pulling plug on hacked health portal
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Medical centre pulling plug on hacked health portal
Poor communication and "mixed messaging" is behind Queenstown Medical Centre’s (QMC) decision to dump beleaguered patient portal Manage My Health, chief executive Ashley Light says.
Mountainbikers gearing up for festival
Mountainbikers gearing up for festival
The Queenstown Bike Festival returns tomorrow after the brakes went on the event last year.
Workers arriving in Queenstown and leaving within weeks
Workers arriving in Queenstown and leaving within weeks
Workers are arriving in Queenstown and leaving within weeks because the cost of living is too high, recruiters and unions say.
Southern tramping track 'closed indefinitely'
Popular southern tramping track 'closed indefinitely' after slip
A popular southern tramping track is closed indefinitely after a large slip affected the route.
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Queenstown teen in rollover crash still boozed from previous night
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Queenstown teen in rollover crash still boozed from previous night
A Queenstown teenager who rolled his car, leaving two friends injured, was still affected by alcohol from the night before, a court has heard.
Police hunt for man behind Arrowtown wedding coward-punch
Police hunt for man behind Arrowtown wedding coward-punch
Police investigating a coward-punch assault in Arrowtown last month are asking for the public's help to track down a member of a wedding party.
Council urged to prioritise Skippers Bridge repairs
Council urged to prioritise Skippers Bridge repairs
A Queenstown tourism operator is calling on the council to prioritise reopening the historic Skippers Bridge.
Man sought to help Arrowtown assault investigation
Man sought to help Arrowtown assault investigation
Police are looking to identify a man in the hope he can help enquires into an Arrowtown assault.
Skippers Bridge to stay closed over safety concerns
Skippers Bridge to stay closed over safety concerns
Skippers Bridge is to remain closed until further notice after an inspection found failures of the wires in the cables used to support the structure.