Meet Queenstown's 17-year-old rodeo star
Zoe Johnston was perched on a saddle from the age of three with her equestrian mother.
Call for tourism infrastructure focus
Call for tourism infrastructure focus
A Queenstown tourism leader is calling for a greater focus on infrastructure funding over tourism promotion as the government looks to increase visitor demand.
New bus route expected to halve travel time
New bus route expected to halve travel time
A new Orbus route, linking Arrowtown and Queenstown, via Arthurs Point, will launch on June 30.
Plant court orders seen as ‘pragmatic’ outcome
Plant court orders seen as ‘pragmatic’ outcome
A slew of court orders relating to the operation of Queenstown’s Shotover wastewater treatment plant, and a replacement for its failed disposal system, is a "pragmatic" outcome, the mayor says.
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New hub to be ‘massive asset’ for community: MP
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New hub to be ‘massive asset’ for community: MP
South Island Minister James Meager believes a new performance, healthcare and rehabilitation centre, officially opened in Queenstown yesterday, will become an economic driver for the South Island.
Clear direction for Shotover wastewater plant, says ORC
Clear direction for Shotover wastewater plant, says ORC
A clear indication had been given to what needs to be done to the Shotover wastewater plant, the Otago Regional Council says, after the Environment Court released its decision.
Southern tourism pioneer celebrates 100th birthday
Southern tourism pioneer celebrates 100th birthday
The first lady of Queenstown tourism celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, in the resort on Saturday.
Made every second count
Made every second count
‘‘She was the glue that held us all together with her life of love, laughter and family."
Fears over Queenstown office exodus
Fears over Queenstown office exodus
Queenstown CBD offices are joining the flight to Frankton, promoting fears for the town centre’s vitality.
Couple double down for school foundation
Couple double down for school foundation
A Queenstown couple’s doubling their annual contribution to the Wakatipu High School Foundation (WHSF) to support the high school’s literacy and numeracy programmes.
Winning home at one with nature
Winning home at one with nature
A Queenstown architectural designer is "beyond thrilled" to have received international recognition for the interior design and sustainability of her and her partner’s Bob’s Cove home.
30 marathons in 30 days
30 marathons in 30 days
Queenstown's Michael Heyes is adopting an unconventional countdown to his 30th birthday on June 23.
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Public-private healthcare opportunities identified
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Public-private healthcare opportunities identified
A strategic report focused on the future of public health services in Otago Central Lakes has identified six potential opportunities for public-private collaboration.
Restaurant named in world top 100 list
Restaurant named in world top 100 list
Queenstown fine dining restaurant Amisfield has been named in the top 100 restaurants in the world.
Airport provides site for new HQ
Airport provides site for new HQ
Wakatipu Search and Rescue (LandSAR) has unveiled plans for a new headquarters at Queenstown Airport.
Queenstown-bound flight struck by lightning
Queenstown-bound flight struck by lightning
A flight from Auckland to Queenstown had to turn back after it was hit by lightning shortly after take-off tonight.
Bring on the drones
Bring on the drones
An Australian-based company is pitching drone light shows for Queenstown over three months that’d not only be an amazing spectacle, but could potentially also drive big visitor numbers, especially...
Queenstown restaurant in top 100 in world
Queenstown restaurant in top 100 in world
Queenstown fine dining restaurant Amisfield has been named in the top 100 restaurants in the world.
Right royal challenge
Right royal challenge
You could call it a one-in-a-million challenge.
Mountain man leaving a legacy
Mountain man leaving a legacy
Queenstowner Aaron Halstead’s one of the lucky ones - he’s managed to forge a hugely successful career from his hobbies.