Q’town youngster has green fingers
Q’town youngster has green fingers
He's not even 10, yet Queenstown’s Johnny Frisby’s now won the ‘most spuds’ category in Arrowtown’s Fork and Tap spud-growing comp two years running.
NZ reps impress
NZ reps impress
Two rained-out games hog-tied New Zealand’s prospects at last month’s under-19 Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe, but Queenstown’s two reps still made useful contributions.
Wine posts winning posts?
Wine posts winning posts?
Despite the preponderance of copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber wine posts in vineyards throughout Queenstown’s Gibbston — and elsewhere in New Zealand — industry experts play down any...
Back road bus on course
Back road bus on course
Though the seven-month-old Malaghans Rd ‘back road’ bus service between Queenstown’s CBD and Arrowtown is still only a trial, it’s ‘‘performing well’’, Otago Regional Council (ORC) states.
‘Do deal with school bus operator’
‘Do deal with school bus operator’
Ministry of Education (MoE) suggests a Queenstown parent unhappy at how it’s rejigging a school bus route could explore a private arrangement with the bus operator.
New downhill run for newbies
New downhill run for newbies
A new downhill mountain bike trail at Coronet Peak especially designed for beginners will be officially opened on Saturday.
Showbiz Queenstown sweeps Ostas
Showbiz Queenstown sweeps Ostas
For the first time, Showbiz Queenstown picked up the major gong at last weekend’s Otago Southland Theatre Awards (Ostas).
New school over capacity
New school over capacity
Queenstown's newest school is bursting at the seams just four years after opening.
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Charged ex-chef still on the run
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Charged ex-chef still on the run
A former Queenstown chef and hospitality owner apparently on the run from serious drug charges remains wanted by police.
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NZTA criticises Queenstown fast-track housing project
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NZTA criticises Queenstown fast-track housing project
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says it did not have enough time to comment on the "significant" impact a 1500 residential lot application will have on Queenstown’s future.
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Musical theatre company Showbiz Queenstown was the big winner at the 12th annual Otago Southland Theatre Awards at the weekend.
Police issue warning after fatal Glenorchy crash
Police issue warning after fatal Glenorchy crash
One person has died and another is in a serious condition after a crash in Glenorchy this morning, prompting a "firm message" from Southern police.
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Unlicensed taxi driver caught drink-driving, speeding
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Unlicensed taxi driver caught drink-driving, speeding
A Sri Lankan man was only three months into a five-year work visa when he was caught drink-driving, speeding and illegally working as a taxi driver in Wānaka.
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Rates rise now 11.6% as savings sought
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Rates rise now 11.6% as savings sought
A projected rates rise of 19% for the Queenstown Lakes district has been pared back to 11.6%.
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Mayoral citation for ‘magnificent gift’
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Mayoral citation for ‘magnificent gift’
The philanthropists behind Queenstown’s community arts centre, Te Atamira, have been honoured with a mayoral citation.
Arrowtown’s cricket and golfing prodigy
Arrowtown’s cricket and golfing prodigy
Having tasted success at both golf and cricket, an Arrowtown 16-year-old admits he’ll probably have to choose which he’ll pursue.
Queenstown's one-armed golfer dies aged 76
Queenstown's one-armed golfer dies aged 76
Queenstown's one-armed golfer, famed for his hole-in-one feats, has died aged 76.
Sunshine for Waitangi
Sunshine for Waitangi
Sunshine Sound System’s returning to its roots on Friday.
The bees’ knees
The bees’ knees
With Queenstown’s Dan Childs having seen firsthand the amazing work charity Baskets of Blessing does, he was happy to recently return the favour.
The art of Spike on show
The art of Spike on show
Thirty paintings by renowned Queenstown-based marine and aviation artist Spike Wademan feature in an exhibition opening next Thursday at Arrowtown’s Lakes District Museum.