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‘Lucky’ escape for church after likely arson
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‘Lucky’ escape for church after likely arson
An Invercargill priest says a landmark church was lucky not to go up "in full flames" after a parishioner smelled smoke while praying.
Bus battle reignites
Bus battle reignites
I am dismayed to see that the Ministry of Education are once again trying to shirk their responsibility to provide school buses locally.
Accidental author changing minds
Accidental author changing minds
There was no one book that made Chanelle Moriah a writer.
Spoofer Murray’s first NZ title
Spoofer Murray’s first NZ title
Veteran Queenstown architect Murray Cockburn, who first brought the coin game, spoofing, to the resort, has won his first New Zealand title.
Showcasing Whakatipu wildlife
Showcasing Whakatipu wildlife
Entries for Whakatipu Wildlife Trust’s (WWT) annual wildlife photography comp close next Wednesday.
Kitchen confidence on the menu
Kitchen confidence on the menu
Happiness House is running a free cooking programme for Queenstowners keen to become handier in the kitchen.
Luring locals into fly fishing
Luring locals into fly fishing
Experienced Wakatipu Anglers Club members are preparing to teach newbies the joys of catching trout on the fly at its annual beginner fly fishing course on October 25.
Paper fleet protest
Paper fleet protest
Paper boats set sail on Queenstown’s Horne Creek last Sunday during an event to support the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Day spa pops bubbles
Day spa pops bubbles
Queenstown's Body Sanctum has beaten off seven other nominees to win ‘New Zealand’s Best Day Spa 2025’ in the 11th annual World Spa Awards.
Saving carpet from landfill
Saving carpet from landfill
A Queenstowner is turning surplus carpet destined for landfill into mats, rugs and runners.
Surprise triathlete
Surprise triathlete
If you’d told Wakatipu Premiers’ rugby halfback James Valentine three years ago he’d be a New Zealand-representative triathlete, he’d not have believed you.
A scenic grind
A scenic grind
Billed as "the most scenic bike adventure in New Zealand", the third Glenorchy Grind is being held at the head of the lake this Saturday.
Arrowtown reels in region’s Highland dancers
Arrowtown reels in region’s Highland dancers
There'll be flinging, jigging and reeling galore at the Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall this Saturday, during the second Queenstown Highland Dancing Competition.
Queenstown bowls on a roll
Queenstown bowls on a roll
Queenstown Bowling Club is under new management.
Pleased with hospital’s progress
Pleased with hospital’s progress
It is an exciting time to be part of the Southern Charity Hospital journey, general manager Candace Bangura says.
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High river levels make stillwaters worth checking out
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High river levels make stillwaters worth checking out
The weather has gone from one extreme to the other, very cold and wet to very warm with strong winds thrown in for good measure.
Airport chief has plenty of experience
Airport chief has plenty of experience
Queenstown Airport’s new chief executive is no stranger to the challenges and opportunities he will encounter during his tenure.
Gold exploration application concerns
Gold exploration application concerns
The rush for the next big gold discovery in Central Otago has heated up to the point the government has rolled out a bidding process for a sought-after slice of the region.
Athlete to show doco on cancer journey
Athlete to show doco on cancer journey
Local physiotherapist and endurance athlete Helene Barron is inviting the community to a special screening of the powerful documentary Onwards.
African memories preserved in art
African memories preserved in art
Painting Africa’s wildlife is one way a local artist pays tribute to her colourful and adventurous upbringing.
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