Paraglider injured in crash near Queenstown
Paraglider injured in crash near Queenstown
A paraglider is in hospital after a crash near Queenstown this morning.
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Hospo still hit by staff shortages
Hospo still hit by staff shortages
The holiday period brought a big boost for Queenstown hospitality operators, but staffing shortages continue to bite.
Top weather tipped for Glenorchy Race
Top weather tipped for Glenorchy Race
The weather gods look set to smile on tomorrow’s Glenorchy Races.
Stranger’s CPR skills may have saved child
Stranger’s CPR skills may have saved child
A young boy reportedly nearly drowned at Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown on New Year’s Day.
Initiative boosts healthy habits
Initiative boosts healthy habits
A digital initiative, designed by a Queenstown mother and health and wellbeing entrepreneur, has improved healthy habits for almost 20,000 children nationwide.
Near-drowning at Queenstown
Near-drowning at Queenstown
Two people were pulled from Lake Wakatipu after a near drowning in Queenstown this evening.
Fishers’ rule-flouting frustrates officials
Fishers’ rule-flouting frustrates officials
Otago Fish & Game staff are frustrated at a lack of compliance from some freshwater anglers over the holiday period.
Show draws colourful mix of vehicles
Show draws colourful mix of vehicles
Car enthusiasts mingled with mountain bikers in Queenstown yesterday at Coronet Peak’s Car-nival.
Balloon’s airport landing not done on the fly
Balloon’s airport landing not done on the fly
A rainbow-coloured balloon might stand out among the aircraft that typically land at Queenstown Airport, but Sunrise Balloons co-owner and chief pilot Carrick McLellan said landing at the airport...
Airport easier option for balloon pilot
Airport easier option for balloon pilot
A rainbow-coloured balloon might stand out among the aircraft that typically lands at Queenstown Airport, but pilot Carrick McLellan said landing at the airport today was nothing out of the ordinary.
Missing Queenstown woman found
Missing Queenstown woman found
The 39-year-old woman reported missing in the Queenstown area since December 31 was located this evening.
Fire-hit couple overwhelmed by community support
Fire-hit couple overwhelmed by community support
A Queenstown family has been overwhelmed by the amount of community support after a fire destroyed their home.
Importance of beacons stressed after rescues
Importance of beacons stressed after rescues
The Southern Lakes Helicopters team has been busy over the holiday period, attending three callouts.
One injured in fall at Remarkables
One injured in fall at Remarkables
A person has been injured after a fall at Queenstown’s Remarkables.
New Year party starts in Queenstown, Wanaka
New Year party starts in Queenstown, Wanaka
The biggest New Year's Eve celebrations in the South look to be in Queenstown and Wanaka, where plenty of people are up for the party this evening.
Queenstown blaze started in oven - fire investigators
Queenstown blaze started in oven - fire investigators
A young Filipino mother is in shock after a fire ripped through her family’s home in Queenstown, destroying all their belongings.
‘On call’ over holiday period
‘On call’ over holiday period
It will be "all hands on deck" if Covid-19 emerges in the Queenstown Lakes district over the New Year holiday period, the Southern DHB and WellSouth have promised.
Couple 'lose everything' in Queenstown fire
Couple 'lose everything' in Queenstown fire
A young couple with a baby have "lost everything" in a fire in their Queenstown home this afternoon.
Resort firms expect more struggles
Resort firms expect more struggles
Many Queenstown businesses are facing the new year with trepidation as they plan for survival with closed borders, the spectre of Omicron and no wage subsidy support.
QLDC voices disappointment about water reform mandate
QLDC voices disappointment about water reform mandate
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has published an open letter to Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta, opposing the move to mandate the Three Waters reform.