Queenstown

Construction of apartment complex to begin

The first sod in Queenstown’s long-awaited, $2 billion Lakeview Te Taumata project — tipped to reshape the town’s urban centre — will be turned in three weeks’ time.

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Overworked noodle cook awarded $86k payout

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Overworked noodle cook awarded $86k payout

An overworked and underpaid cook at a Frankton noodle restaurant has been awarded an $86,000 payout from his employer.

Injuries in motorbike crash

Injuries in motorbike crash

One person was transported to hospital after a "multiple motorbike crash" near the Devils Staircase south of Queenstown.

Knife-wielding Queenstown hairdresser slashed flatmate

Knife-wielding Queenstown hairdresser slashed flatmate

A Queenstown hairdresser who attacked his flatmate with a knife is likely to be deported.

'Multiple' motorcycles involved in crash near Queenstown

'Multiple' motorcycles involved in crash near Queenstown

One person has been transported to hospital after a "multiple motorbike crash" near the Devils Staircase south of Queenstown.

'Ghost houses': Concern for Queenstown's future

At any given time, more than a quarter of Queenstown Lakes district's properties aren't occupied, data shows.

Crash causes delays on Gibbston Hwy

A two-vehicle crash caused delays on State Highway 6/Gibbston Highway between Queenstown and Cromwell this afternoon.

Man charged after alleged Arrowtown assault

Police have charged a 27-year-old man with assault in relation to an incident in Arrowtown last month.

Balancing act

Balancing act

Lukas Deverson, 7, of Queenstown, has a go at the "log ride" event by Steamer Wharf on Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu waterfront yesterday

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Developer launches into multiple new accommodation projects

New plans for 29 terrace homes in a long-vacant site at the corner of Hallenstein and York Sts in...

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Developer launches into multiple new accommodation projects

An Auckland developer who first popped up on the Queenstown scene in 2009 is pushing "go" on three, if not four, central business district accommodation complexes this year.

‘Huge honour’ to be named doctor for Tall Blacks

Euan Speirits. Photo: James Allan Photography

‘Huge honour’ to be named doctor for Tall Blacks

A Queenstown sports medicine specialist has been selected as doctor for the New Zealand men’s basketball team.

Parent slams son’s school over Treaty stance

A Queenstown parent is strongly critical his son’s school has recommitted to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, now the government has allowed schools to opt out.

QMC pulling plug on hacked portal

Queenstown Medical Centre. PHOTO: ODT FILES

QMC pulling plug on hacked portal

Poor communication and "mixed messaging" is behind Queenstown Medical Centre’s (QMC) decision to dump beleaguered patient portal provider Manage My Health (MMH), CEO Ashley Light says.

Airport’s 3 million mark not likely ‘until the end of decade’

Planes parked at Queenstown Airport. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Airport’s 3 million mark not likely ‘until the end of decade’

The records continue to tumble at Queenstown Airport, although its boss reckons ‘the big one’ won’t be reached till the end of the decade.

Q’town’s unlikeliest breakfast chef

Mountain Scene’s chief news hound Philip ‘Scoop’ Chandler, left, and the late Sir Tim Shadbolt...

Q’town’s unlikeliest breakfast chef

Reflecting on the colourful life of longtime Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, who died last week, aged 78, you can probably indirectly blame me for his famous stint as a Basil Fawlty-type...

Long time between drinks for old mates

Mark ‘Horse’ Schultz, left, and Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson reunited in Queenstown this week after the...

Long time between drinks for old mates

In October 1995, Queenstowner Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson, then a part-time coach driver, had a long session on the wines with fellow driver Mark ‘Horse’ Schultz, whom he’d bump into around the country.

Slip cuts Rees-Dart tramping route

The slip in the Dart Valley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Slip cuts Rees-Dart tramping route

A slip on a section of track in the Dart Valley has severed the popular Rees-Dart tramping circuit for the second time in 11 years.

Population growth a ‘double-edged sword’

Population growth a ‘double-edged sword’

When we think of the Queenstown-Lakes, images of adventure sports and stunning landscapes spring to mind.

Finding her ‘tribe’ in Q’town

The Tribe’s Sacha Adair. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Finding her ‘tribe’ in Q’town

You could call her a Covid refugee. Fascinating "early 50s" business consultant Sacha Adair tells Philip Chandler why she’s relocated to Queenstown and explains why she visited the Homestead Bay...

Best in show

from left, John Sanders, Kate Hamilton, and Bruce Patton. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Best in show

Three volunteers were singled out for recognition at last Saturday’s 110th ZQN Lake Hayes A&P Show — Alexandra farmer John Sanders, who was made a life member, president Kate Hamilton, who’s...

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