Road reopens after Frankton house fire
Road reopens after Frankton house fire
State Highway 6 near Queenstown has reopened after firefighters rushed to extinguish a fire in the roof of a two-storey home in Frankton.
Promo bodies move closer
Promo bodies move closer
The Queenstown and Wanaka regional tourism organisations (RTOs) are working together more than ever, creating, it’s claimed, both efficiencies and more marketing clout.
Man O’ War moves in to Arrowtown
Man O’ War moves in to Arrowtown
A long-established Waiheke winery business has officially expanded to Arrowtown.
First NZ showing of oceanic tapa
First NZ showing of oceanic tapa
Arrowtown's Nadene Milne Gallery hosts an artists’ talk and exhibition opening featuring two top New Zealand artists, Dame Robin White and Peata Larkin, next Friday.
New MTB link trails on horizon
New MTB link trails on horizon
The Queenstown Mountain Bike Club’s set an ambitious fundraising target at its end-of-season party tonight.
Queenstowner’s fast rise up the Altrusa ranks
Queenstowner’s fast rise up the Altrusa ranks
In an honour for Queenstown, longtime local Margaret Melhop’s taken over as New Zealand governor of women’s service organisation Altrusa International at its national conference in Invercargill...
Book lovers’ bonanza at St Joseph’s
Book lovers’ bonanza at St Joseph’s
Having raised a record $30,000-plus last year, Queenstown’s St Joseph’s School PTA is setting its sights on making $40,000 from its annual book fair this Sunday.
New venture a dream come true
New venture a dream come true
Hard work and a passion for food has helped a Chilean couple thrive in Queenstown’s competitive hospo scene.
A recognition of hometown support
A recognition of hometown support
Two Queenstowners and a beloved local sports team were honoured in Wānaka last week.
Look who’s Jett-ed back
Look who’s Jett-ed back
It's been a whirlwind week or so for Canadian Jett McCullum.
All uphill for downhillers
All uphill for downhillers
Two Queenstown mountain bikers have won the under-19 women’s and men’s divisions of a new Oceania downhill series before the fifth and final round even takes place in Cairns, Australia, late next...
Runner hits her stride big-time
Runner hits her stride big-time
A successful former track athlete’s morphed into an even better long distance runner since moving to Queenstown.
Clubhouse funding shortfall
Clubhouse funding shortfall
Whakatipu Rowing Club’s $800,000 clubhouse redevelopment project has struck some ripples.
‘More of us need to stand up’
‘More of us need to stand up’
With just one win from six games, the Arrowtown Premiers rugby side is sitting second last in the Central Otago comp.
Frankton units meet pent-up demand
Frankton units meet pent-up demand
An unparalleled number of planned housing complexes in and around Queenstown’s Frankton Flats is meeting a range of market demand, including even sub-$700,000 units.
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Planned film studio could have ‘massive flow-on effect’
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Planned film studio could have ‘massive flow-on effect’
A proposed $200m Queenstown film studio flagged for fast-track approval could have a "massive flow-on effect" for the region, making it easier to attract projects to the South, an industry leader says.
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Australian appointed as airport chief executive
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Australian appointed as airport chief executive
Australian aviation executive Shane O’Hare will take over the controls at Queenstown Airport from mid-September.
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Woolworths plans new Queenstown store
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Woolworths plans new Queenstown store
A resource consent application has been lodged for a Woolworths supermarket in Queenstown’s Ladies Mile.
$200m film hub plan for Queenstown
$200m film hub plan for Queenstown
The backer of a proposed $200 million Queenstown film studio earmarked for fast-track approval says it will create hundreds of jobs and boost the local economy.
Overnight parking to be banned
Overnight parking to be banned
A lakeside Queenstown street plagued by poor behaviour by freedom campers over the past six months will soon have a ban on overnight parking.