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...
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Town steals show ahead of challenge
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Town steals show ahead of challenge
Fifty-seven Southland firefighters are gearing up to haul 25kg of kit up 51 flights of the Auckland Sky Tower next month — but it’s the tiny town of Nightcaps that’s stealing the show.
Nothing to suggest Gloriavale children unsafe: Minister
Nothing to suggest Gloriavale children unsafe: Minister
Minister Louise Upston says she didn't see anything on a visit to Gloriavale that caused concern about children's safety at the West Coast Christian community.
Safety fears over ride sharing for people with disabilities
Safety fears over ride sharing for people with disabilities
A government proposal to increase transport options for people living with impairments has been rejected by a southern council over safety fears.
Council votes to not alter alcohol hours
Council votes to not alter alcohol hours
Southland liquor outlets have been given the green light to continue trading up to 16 hours a day, despite Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora calling for shorter hours.
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Everyone’s at the velodrome
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Everyone’s at the velodrome
Friends and rivals Emma Crawford and Lucia Boys warm up before competing in the semifinal of the girls U17 sprint at the Cycling NZ Track National Championships in the Invercargill Velodrome on Tuesday.
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Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens
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Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens
An influx of cyclists is expected in Bannockburn shortly — and council funds should be used to ensure their safety, the community board says.
Warnings issued for courthouse altercation
Warnings issued for courthouse altercation
Two Oamaru men were let off with a warning after an altercation at the town’s main street courthouse this week.
Bum weather no obstacle for riders
Bum weather no obstacle for riders
Despite a continuing bum steer from the weather gods, rodeo enthusiasts galloped on in Lawrence at the weekend.
Parents reminded children under 12 need supervision
Parents reminded children under 12 need supervision
Officials are appealing for parents to monitor their children at Clutha’s libraries, following ‘‘road safety concerns’’.