Boy leads ‘inspirational’ fundraising effort
Boy leads ‘inspirational’ fundraising effort
Under bluebird skies, Lochie Win (8) spent 12 hours skiing the slopes of Coronet Peak on Friday, raising more than $10,000 for the Cancer Society.
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DJ convicted after push victim critically hurt
DJ convicted after push victim critically hurt
A Queenstown DJ who pushed a man off a stage after he touched his musical equipment has been convicted of assault.
‘Over the moon’ after 30-year plane project takes off
‘Over the moon’ after 30-year plane project takes off
After almost 30 years of toiling and tinkering in his garage, Arrowtown resident Michael Evans is finally ready to take his home-built aeroplane to the skies.
Arts centre building saved in council vote
Arts centre building saved in council vote
A building of historical significance has escaped the wrecking ball after the Queenstown Lakes District Council agreed this week it will instead be relocated and reused.
Late rush doubles number of candidates
Late rush doubles number of candidates
A last-minute rush saw nominations more than double in the 48 hours leading to cut-off in the Queenstown-Lakes.
QLDC nominations close with six vying for mayor
QLDC nominations close with six vying for mayor
Nominations for positions at Queenstown Lakes District Council have closed today with a crowded field vying to replace outgoing mayor Jim Boult.
Top honours for 3 Otago homes
Top honours for 3 Otago homes
Three Otago homes have received top honours in a celebration of the greatest work by architectural designers the region has to offer.
Aviator receives CAA commendation award
Aviator receives CAA commendation award
Queenstown aviator Louisa Patterson, founder and chief executive of Over the Top helicopters, was presented with a CAA commendation award at the Aviation New Zealand conference in Wellington this...
Overnight at the airport for 100 stranded passengers
Overnight at the airport for 100 stranded passengers
Queenstown Airport turned into a pseudo backpackers last Friday, after Air New Zealand cancelled its last flight of the day.
Teacher gunning for position on 3 councils
Teacher gunning for position on 3 councils
An Invercargill teacher will run in this year’s local body elections for not one council but three.
Southern skifields extending season
'Bloody great': Two southern skifields extending season
Two southern skifields are extending their seasons to make the most of good snow conditions.
Owner argues in dog’s defence
Owner argues in dog’s defence
The owner of a Queenstown dog classified as dangerous after it allegedly bit a man has told an appeal hearing he doubts it was responsible for the bite.
Classical music events to become permanent
Classical music events to become permanent
Two classical music events, established as a result of Covid, will permanently sit alongside the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.
Helicopter model faulted in crash
Helicopter model faulted in crash
The crash of a Robinson helicopter near Queenstown that killed two men would not have occurred in any other type of helicopter, a coroner has found.
Road reduced to one lane after wall collapses
Road reduced to one lane after wall collapses
The collapse of a retaining wall will lead to a reduced road on what is always a tough piece of highway.
Robinson chopper faulted in fatal crash near Queenstown
Robinson chopper faulted in fatal crash near Queenstown
A Robinson helicopter crash that killed two people near Queenstown wouldn't have occurred in any other chopper, a coroner has found, while also calling for cockpit video recorders to become mandatory in all helicopters.
Kingston highway down to one lane
Kingston highway down to one lane
Part of a key route to Queenstown is down to one lane and road users are advised to take care.
'Iconic' Queenstown home on the block
'Iconic' Queenstown home on the block
An "iconic" Queenstown property is on the market for the first time in about 60 years.
An alpine festival with a difference
An alpine festival with a difference
A snow sports festival, aimed at developing skills for adaptive athletes, started at The Remarkables skifield yesterday.
Radiologists gather for conference
Radiologists gather for conference
Almost 300 clinical radiologists, radiation oncologists, researchers and allied health professionals have gathered in Queenstown for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists’ ...