Marathon guru samples 5km run
Marathon guru samples 5km run
A recent Queenstown Parkrun participant played a major role in developing the world’s largest marathon into what is today.
As good as gold
As good as gold
Three Queenstowners each hauled in four golds at the recent New Zealand Masters Games in Dunedin — Mike Ramsay, 75, Chenin Madden, 47, and Bruce Patton, 83.
Ex-pro’s new Arrowtown coaching gig
Ex-pro’s new Arrowtown coaching gig
A longtime former pro rugby player is enjoying reconnecting with the game by helping coach the Arrowtown Premiers.
Ex-Qtown pro’s pride and joy
Ex-Qtown pro’s pride and joy
Former Queenstown golf teaching pro Ben Guilford coaches the Christchurch amateur who made a splash at the New Zealand Open at Arrow-town’s Millbrook Resort late last week.
Cancer survivor’s comeback run
Cancer survivor’s comeback run
After going ‘‘to hell and back’’, Bresita Paton is treating Saturday’s Motatapu Miners Trail Run as her comeback.
Axis relocates to Park
Axis relocates to Park
Growing demand and a need for more space are behind Axis Sports Medicine’s move to a new, purpose-built clinic in Frankton’s Remarkables Park.
Sherwood’s unique room refurb
Sherwood’s unique room refurb
A globally-recognised Melbourne-based architecture and interiors studio’s leading a room refurb at Queenstown’s Sherwood Hotel.
Hotel’s youthful new GM
Hotel’s youthful new GM
When you’re 32 and your whole hotel experience has been in Australia, Queenstown’s Crowne Plaza’s not a bad place for your first GM gig.
Calling actors and directors
Calling actors and directors
Queenstown's Remarkable Theatre’s holding auditions this weekend for actors and directors for its annual Pint-Sized Plays, being performed in Frankton on May 6 and 7 and in Bannockburn on May 9.
Firey beginning to 40th festival
Firey beginning to 40th festival
The Whakatipu’s longest-running event is going to start with several thousand bangs this year.
Fundraiser opens up unique countryside
Fundraiser opens up unique countryside
A Queenstown school camp fundraiser next Saturday offers a unique opportunity to explore Branches Station’s rugged beauty.
Inspiring women sought for awards
Inspiring women sought for awards
Inspirational women, from all walks of life, will be celebrated in Queenstown again this year.
X-ray report a false alarm
X-ray report a false alarm
A tip-off from a member of the public in Queenstown on Saturday about an apparently abandoned X-ray machine proved to be a false alarm, the Ministry of Health says.
Central Lakes population on course to overtake Dunedin
Central Lakes population on course to overtake Dunedin
Arrowtown-based regional economist Benje Patterson says the Central Lakes could have the South Island’s second-largest population in 15 years.
Skyline’s future comes into view
Skyline’s future comes into view
March 16 marks a major milestone in Skyline Queenstown’s massive overhaul of its entire Bob’s Peak operation.
Stallholders’ fate remains up in air
Stallholders’ fate remains up in air
The status of street food and craft vendors in Queenstown’s town centre appears to be heading for a showdown in the High Court next month.
Ex-MP caught in cross-fire
Ex-MP caught in cross-fire
A Saudi Arabia-based former local MP says this week’s Iranian drone attack on the United States embassy in the capital of Riyadh may be ‘‘a bit of a turning point’’ amidst the current troubles in...
Upsets make for another tough tipping round
Upsets make for another tough tipping round
Wow — what a round of Super Rugby with four massive upsets. I’m certainly no expert, predicting four straight misses, what a joke.
Reflecting on value of clean waterways
Reflecting on value of clean waterways
As World Water Day approaches on March 22, WAI Wānaka is inviting residents and visitors to consider a question: ‘‘what would you pay to keep your favourite swimming spots clean and safe?’’.
‘Exceptional performance’ recognised
‘Exceptional performance’ recognised
Four Mount Aspiring College senior students have received prestigious New Zealand Scholarships, recognising their ‘‘exceptional academic performance’’.