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Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents
The discharge of wastewater into the Shotover River represents not only a local environmental threat, but a fundamental governance failure, a Queenstown group says.
Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance
Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance
Queenstown and Wānaka chefs are relishing the chance to be included in the world-renowned Michelin Guide, but a union isn't happy the govt spent millions to entice tasters to NZ.
Final blast work on bluff next week
Final blast work on bluff next week
Blasting to clear potential dangers on the Nevis Bluff is due to end next week.
10 submitters on Shotover wastewater application
10 submitters on Shotover wastewater application
Just 10 submissions have been received on a controversial application for the Shotover wastewater treatment plant.
Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline
Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline
They say charity begins at home.
Christmas Show’s now a triple treat
Christmas Show’s now a triple treat
Catering to demand, Queenstown’s long-running Christmas Show is extending from two performances to three.
Pavilion makes cool move
Pavilion makes cool move
It's getting frosty at Queenstown Central’s Pavilion Bar & Kitchen.
Sotheby’s opens office at Jack’s Point
Sotheby’s opens office at Jack’s Point
Premium realtor New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s (NZSIR) become the exclusive sales agent for Queenstown’s Jack’s Point luxury residential developer, Falconer.
Queenstown restaurants on Michelin's radar
Queenstown restaurants on Michelin's radar
For the first time in 125 years the Michelin guide will include restaurants from Queenstown, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Violent incident at court
Violent incident at court
Police rushed to the Queenstown District Court yesterday after a violent incident in the courthouse’s foyer about 2.20pm.
Second unit now operational
Second unit now operational
A second reactor and clarifier at the Shotover wastewater treatment plant is now fully operational, doubling its capacity and putting an end to wastewater entering the plant’s oxidation ponds.
Power being restored after Queenstown CBD outage
Power being restored after Queenstown CBD outage
Most of the Queenstown CBD has power back after an unexpected fault cut power to about 333 customers earlier this evening.
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Family may lose 1938 crib as lease ended
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Family may lose 1938 crib as lease ended
An old Kinloch crib, used by Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt in his latest movie, may be lost to the family who built it, causing heartbreak and ending a tradition of generations, they say.
US tourist seriously injured in Gibbston crash
US tourist seriously injured in Gibbston crash
A United States tourist aged in her 60s was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after she was struck by a car while pushing her bicycle across State Highway 6 in the Gibbston Valley...
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Celebration of Korean culture
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Celebration of Korean culture
Songyi Kim, of Christchurch, performs Hwaguanmu, or the Lotus Flower Dance, during Queenstown’s inaugural Korean Day celebration on Saturday.
Average Central house price hits $1.6m
Average Central house price hits $1.6m
House-hunting in Queenstown just got even more expensive.
Auction raises $11k for young players to compete in Asia
Auction raises $11k for young players to compete in Asia
Members of the Queenstown Tennis Club have again swung in behind two of their most talented players.
Seventh literary festival ‘most successful yet’
Seventh literary festival ‘most successful yet’
Queenstown Writers Festival chairwoman Tanya Surrey says she’s overwhelmed by the response to this year’s event, which finished yesterday, describing it as "without doubt our most successful yet".
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Come in, the water’s warm
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Come in, the water’s warm
Central Queenstown’s first hot pools complex, Bathe by Aluume, an artist’s impression of which is pictured, is due to open on Friday.
Search found drugs: officer
Search found drugs: officer
A 46-year-old Glenorchy man has been remanded in custody after a search warrant was executed as part of an ongoing operation targeting the supply of methamphetamine in the community.