Airport hits milestone amid major works programme
Queenstown Airport celebrated its 90th birthday yesterday — one of New Zealand’s oldest commercial airports still operating on its original site.
ORC reducing Shotover wastewater testing despite contamination spike
ORC reducing Shotover wastewater testing despite contamination spike
The regional council is dialling back its regular testing of the Shotover wastewater treatment plant despite E. coli levels spiking recently.
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600 rental homes planned in Queenstown development
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600 rental homes planned in Queenstown development
Six hundred build-to-rent units are on the way for Queenstown in a $500 million Simplicity Living development.
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Skyline to pay almost $10m for remediation after 2023 landslip
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Skyline to pay almost $10m for remediation after 2023 landslip
Skyline Enterprises has stumped up $5.7 million to March 31 this year to remediate Queenstown Cemetery and Reavers Lane following a slip on Bob’s Peak almost two years ago.
Luxon, Albanese make the most of Q’town
Luxon, Albanese make the most of Q’town
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s dance card was full to bursting in Queenstown over the weekend.
Dogs have their day
Dogs have their day
Sophie Prosser and her dog Remy race down the hill at the 51st Coronet Peak Dog Derby yesterday.
Development aims to 'compete with the world’s finest resorts'
Development aims to 'compete with the world’s finest resorts'
The company behind Queenstown’s Kamana Lakehouse has today announced details of a new $130 million luxury hospitality development.
New era of co-operation in turbulent world
New era of trans-Tasman co-operation in turbulent world
Australia and New Zealand are entering a new era of co-operation as leaders from both nations embrace shared values in an increasingly turbulent world.
Council puts brakes on e-scooter expansion
Council puts brakes on e-scooter expansion
Queenstown's council has ruled out allowing Beam to park its e-scooters on public land.
Veteran skier not sloping off
Veteran skier not sloping off
An 82-year-old Wellingtonian now in his 50th season skiing Queenstown’s Coronet Peak has no plans to slow down.
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Hot pools project heating up
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Hot pools project heating up
The developer of Queenstown’s first central hot pools complex estimates it’ll open in the first week of next month.
Obituary: Sir Michael Hill, a jeweller and more
Obituary: Sir Michael Hill, a jeweller and more
Sir Michael Hill, one of NZ’s most successful businessmen and most generous philanthropists, left an indelible mark on the South.
Warm welcome for Aussie delegation in Queenstown
Warm welcome for Aussie delegation in Queenstown
In a world full of uncertainty, one sure thing was that Australia and New Zealand continue to stand together.
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Hipkins backs regional deals
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Hipkins backs regional deals
A labour-led government would not only honour regional deals struck by the current government, but expand them, leader Chris Hipkins told a Queenstown audience yesterday.
Wastewater pipeline build to start in new year
Wastewater pipeline build to start in new year
Queenstown is set to benefit from a larger, more effective wastewater system, with construction announced for a new pressurised wastewater pipeline that will provide an additional connection...
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Snow welcomed by skifield operators
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Snow welcomed by skifield operators
Snow has at long last reappeared in Otago, with the long drought ending for skifield operators.
Queenstown meeting of Luxon, Albanese trumpeted
Queenstown meeting of Luxon, Albanese trumpeted
All eyes will be on Queenstown this weekend.
NZ not in 'economic shape': Hipkins
NZ not in 'economic shape', Hipkins says in Queenstown speech
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told the Queenstown Business Chamber the economy is not recovering, and more spending is needed to get the settings right.
Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown
Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Queenstown this weekend.
Merit seen in NCEA replacement
Merit seen in NCEA replacement
Wakatipu High’s principal welcomes aspects of what the government’s aiming to achieve by scrapping NCEA qualifications, but doesn’t believe the present system was broken.