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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.
Queenstown’s Starkwhite gallery to close
Queenstown’s Starkwhite gallery to close
With its lease expiring, Queenstown contemporary art gallery Starkwhite’s closing its doors and consolidating on its long-established Auckland space.
‘We’ll Meet Again’ concert
‘We’ll Meet Again’ concert
Queenstowner Sharyn Stalker says when she was growing up in Dunedin, her dad, a returned soldier, would sit her on his knee and sing songs made famous by Dame Vera Lynn.
Powerhouse arts benefactors
Powerhouse arts benefactors
As an international resort, many Queenstown community organisations benefit from the funding and expertise offered by overseas nationals who come here.
Lovers on parade
Lovers on parade
Given the timing, the theme for this year’s Remarkable Theatre promenade performance was obvious.
Closed lodge still getting used
Closed lodge still getting used
As one door closes . . .
Council wrongly claims problem fixed
Council wrongly claims problem fixed
After reporting to council’s ‘Snap Send Solve’ app a mangled guard rail on Queenstown’s Arthurs Point Rd — following a vehicle crash late last year — former deputy mayor Simon Hayes was a...
Snow Machine lineup
Snow Machine lineup
The first 16 artists have been announced for this September’s Snow Machine event, being staged for the fifth time.
New role after closure
New role after closure
Queenstown acupuncturist Jingying Woo has been thrown a lifeline by a fellow practitioner of the traditional Chinese therapy.
Rare cars worth $8m up for auction in Arrowtown
Rare cars worth $8m up for auction in Arrowtown
Vehicles worth nearly $8 million will be auctioned off at next month’s Ayrburn Classic.
$10m property play in central Queenstown
$10m property play in central Queenstown
Old houses opposite council’s Gorge Rd carpark and along Hallenstein St are among many central Queenstown blocks being redeveloped for residential and visitor accommodation.
Solar alone ‘ambitious’
Solar alone ‘ambitious’
While a report has found it is unrealistic enough solar can be introduced to Queenstown to defer the need for a new transmission line, a community-led electrification pilot project says it is...
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Hawea bottle store opponents take aim at Wānaka outlet
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Hawea bottle store opponents take aim at Wānaka outlet
The same group that opposed the Lake Hawea Super Liquor is now campaigning against another proposed for Wānaka.