Swingers rejoice at new ride
The South Island’s first three-person adventure swing has opened at the AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre near Gibbston.
Man accused of ‘mindless’ arson attacks on towers
Man accused of ‘mindless’ arson attacks on towers
An Albert Town man has been accused of a series of "mindless" arson attacks on cellphone towers in the region over the past few months.
Queenstown flight cancelled after emergency landing
Queenstown flight cancelled after emergency landing
A flight bound for Queenstown has been cancelled after the plane was forced to make an emergency landing on its previous journey.
Power may be 'days' away for Kingston
Power may be 'days' away as Kingston relies on portaloos and generators
A small township south of Queenstown is relying on portaloos and generators following Thursday’s storm.
Whakatipu creatives earn top nods
Whakatipu creatives earn top nods
Several Queenstowners — and a couple of Queenstown productions — have been recognised in this year’s New Zealand Screen Awards.
Builder wins big for Oaks Shores’ repair project
Builder wins big for Oaks Shores’ repair project
The company behind a massive remediation project at Queenstown’s Oaks Shores complex has received the top gong for the work.
Marketing body’s 40-year evolution
Marketing body’s 40-year evolution
A party Destination Queenstown’s throwing tomorrow to celebrate its 40th anniversary honours those who’ve turned it into a hugely-respected regional tourism organisation (RTO).
Strategist aims to spark light
Strategist aims to spark light
She mightn’t have a high profile, but financial and economic strategist Gladys Henderson is one of the Whakatipu’s most influential residents.
Arrowtown’s heartfelt contribution
Arrowtown’s heartfelt contribution
The organisers of December’s Long Table event in Arrowtown’s Buckingham St have donated a replacement defibrillator for outside the historic Post Office, which is also on the town’s main street.
Korean culture on show
Korean culture on show
A colourful feast of Korean culture will feature in Queenstown’s inaugural Korean Day next Saturday, November 1.
Coastal art in focus
Coastal art in focus
Canberra-born Kiwi artist Neil Frazer — who’s represented in all major collections on both sides of the Tasman — is showing acrylics portraying northwestern South Island seascapes, rocks and cliffs...
Warning for businesses
Warning for businesses
A Queenstown AI marketer’s partnered with Hospitality New Zealand to ensure tourism and hospo businesses nationwide are discovered by AI search more consistently.
Queenstown’s desert cliff queen
Queenstown’s desert cliff queen
A part-time Queenstowner has just made history, again.
Stepping up for showdown
Stepping up for showdown
It's all go for the Grunt.
Queenstown industrial sector has no vacancies
Queenstown industrial sector has no vacancies
A survey into industrial and office space in Queenstown reveals a severely limited supply of both.
Flooding predicted; council urges caution
Flooding predicted; council urges caution
Extensive flooding at Glenorchy and some flooding in low-lying Queenstown streets is predicted in the next few days, as up to 200mm of rain is expected to fall on the Otago headwaters in the 12...
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Huge Qtown subdivision to be moved to next stage
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Approval for huge Queenstown subdivision to be moved on to next stage of fast-track process
A plan for 1242 Queenstown homes has been fast-tracked despite concerns it could clog roads and overload the water network.
Taking the stage
Taking the stage
Te Kura o Kā-muriwai Tuakana — Arrowtown School senior ropu members perform at the Queenstown Events Centre yesterday during the first day of the annual Central Lakes Polyfest.
Flood warning for Queenstown Lakes area
Flood warning for Queenstown Lakes area
Extensive flooding in Glenorchy in 2020 could be repeated in coming days, the ORC warns.
Police at scene of Queenstown sudden death
Police at scene of Queenstown sudden death
The cause of a death was believed to be a fall from a balcony, it has been reported.