New measles case in Q’town, vigilance urged
A new case of measles has been confirmed in Queenstown.
Catching well-schooled fish part of ‘collaboration’
Catching well-schooled fish part of ‘collaboration’
Patearoa farmer and keen fly angler Simon Norwick says the trout in his local river have "PhDs in fishermen".
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Entertainment centre to benefit
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Entertainment centre to benefit
Celebrating a successful fundraising event at the Roxburgh Golf Club to help with rebuilding the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre are (from left) Roxburgh Golf Club member Rudi Katz, Business South...
Town helps give ‘overwhelming’ send-off for child
Town helps give ‘overwhelming’ send-off for child
A Gore mother is "in awe" of the community support shown after the death last week of her 9-year-old son Dixon Cribb from a rare from of epilepsy.
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Recruitment fuss creating mistrust: councillors
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Recruitment fuss creating mistrust: councillors
A chorus of Queenstown Lakes district councillors have dismissed concerns about any steps taken to replace the council’s chief executive.
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Committee member refuses to step down
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Committee member refuses to step down
A Queenstown Lakes district councillor says he will not step aside despite admitting he should never have commented ahead of a contentious application for a Lake Hāwea liquor store.
Bottle shop given booze ban
Bottle shop given booze ban
A Wanaka bottle store has been hit with a four-day booze ban after selling alcohol to drunk customers.
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Community consultation on airport completed
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Community consultation on airport completed
The Wānaka community has shown it is passionate about the future of its airport, French consultancy Egis says.
Man charged over head-on collision: police
Man charged over head-on collision: police
A Nelson man responsible for a head-on crash near Queenstown at the weekend had a breath-alcohol level more than four times the legal limit, police say.
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Atmosphere at blossom festival ‘incredible’
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Atmosphere at blossom festival ‘incredible’
Despite it quite literally raining on the parade, organisers said the atmosphere was "incredible" at the 2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival on Saturday.
Thunderstorms possible as more wild weather bears down on South
Thunderstorms possible as more wild weather bears down on South
Another bout of unsettled weather looks set to bring strong winds, heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to the South.
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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented
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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented
Claims of public roads being blocked by a mining company have been rejected by both the district council and company as the two had closed-door discussions about land access.
Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends
Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends
The closed sign has gone up at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak after a season its manager describes as one of "highs and lows".
Teacher’s dedication to children lauded
Teacher’s dedication to children lauded by community
The retiring manager of Arrowtown Preschool has been lauded for her grace, poise and humour while teaching and caring for the township’s youngest citizens for over 37 years, a grateful parent says.
Measles case confirmed in Queenstown
Measles case confirmed in Queenstown
It is the fifth known case of the highly infectious disease reported in NZ, linked to recent overseas travel.
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NZ’s best powerlifters raise the bar and set records
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NZ’s best powerlifters raise the bar and set records
Powerlifters of different ages, shapes and abilities brought their best to the New Zealand Open Age Group Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Invercargill on Saturday.
No injuries in car-train collision
No injuries in car-train collision
Police interview witnesses at the scene of a collision between a train and a car in Southland yesterday afternoon.
Car and train collide in Southland
Car and train collide in Southland
A car and train have collided in Southland this afternoon, causing traffic disruptions on State Highway 1 between Gore and Mataura.
Queenstown estate agent's billion dollar prize
Queenstown estate agent's billion dollar prize
Bayleys Queenstown chiefs believe a recent slew of awards reflect credit on not just their own franchise, but are a good marker on the state of the local residential property market.
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Protracted consent process lands ratepayer over $9k bill
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Protracted consent process lands ratepayer over $9k bill
A Queenstown ratepayer feels the local council is treating him as a cash cow while he endures a lengthy resource consent process.