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Ticketed Cromwell driver says 'phone' was Crunchie bar

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Ticketed Cromwell driver says 'phone' was Crunchie bar

Cromwell motorists are up in arms about what they say is wrongful ticketing, accused of driving while on their mobile phones when their devices had been nowhere near them.

Road reopens after Frankton house fire

Road reopens after Frankton house fire

State Highway 6 near Queenstown has reopened after firefighters rushed to extinguish a fire in the roof of a two-storey home in Frankton.

Young coach 'loved by a lot of people'

Coach, father remembered for his dedication, support

A Southland club rugby coach, who died on Sunday aged 26, has been remembered for his energy and calm manner.

Help sought over 'suspicious' house fire

Police are appealing for information as they investigate a "suspicious" house fire in Cobden.

West Coast mayors welcome anti-abuse guide

Mayor Tania Gibson. Photo: Grey District Council

West Coast mayors welcome anti-abuse guide

Grey District mayor Tania Gibson says anyone thinking of standing for council in September should work out in advance how they will handle personal abuse. Especially if they’re women.

Cromwell homes project aimed at visitor market

An artist's impression of the new development. Photo: Supplied

Cromwell homes project aimed at visitor market

The backer of a new 47-home Cromwell development says the project will help ease the area's visitor accommodation shortage.

Promo bodies move closer

Mat Woods is now chief executive of Destination Queenstown and Lake Wanaka Tourism. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Promo bodies move closer

The Queenstown and Wanaka regional tourism organisations (RTOs) are working together more than ever, creating, it’s claimed, both efficiencies and more marketing clout.

Man O’ War moves in to Arrowtown

Swiftsure by Man O’ War officially opened its doors in Arrowtown on Monday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Man O’ War moves in to Arrowtown

A long-established Waiheke winery business has officially expanded to Arrowtown.

First NZ showing of oceanic tapa

NZ artist Dame Robin White’s exhibiting in Arrowtown next week alongside Peata Larkin. PHOTO:...

First NZ showing of oceanic tapa

Arrowtown's Nadene Milne Gallery hosts an artists’ talk and exhibition opening featuring two top New Zealand artists, Dame Robin White and Peata Larkin, next Friday.

New MTB link trails on horizon

The Queenstown Mountain Bike Club has plans for three new link trails on the Ben Lomond...

New MTB link trails on horizon

The Queenstown Mountain Bike Club’s set an ambitious fundraising target at its end-of-season party tonight.

Queenstowner’s fast rise up the Altrusa ranks

New NZ governor for Altrusa, Margaret Melhop, left, with her new district secretary Kay Edwards....

Queenstowner’s fast rise up the Altrusa ranks

In an honour for Queenstown, longtime local Margaret Melhop’s taken over as New Zealand governor of women’s service organisation Altrusa International at its national conference in Invercargill...

Book lovers’ bonanza at St Joseph’s

Taking part in a book character day last week, to prepare for Sunday’s St Joseph’s School book...

Book lovers’ bonanza at St Joseph’s

Having raised a record $30,000-plus last year, Queenstown’s St Joseph’s School PTA is setting its sights on making $40,000 from its annual book fair this Sunday.

A recognition of hometown support

Queenstown’s Central Otago Sports Award team of the year SkyCity Stampede. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

A recognition of hometown support

Two Queenstowners and a beloved local sports team were honoured in Wānaka last week.

Look who’s Jett-ed back

Canadian Jett McCullum in action for the SkyCity Stampede last weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Look who’s Jett-ed back

It's been a whirlwind week or so for Canadian Jett McCullum.

All uphill for downhillers

Two Queenstown mountain bikers have won the under-19 women’s and men’s divisions of a new Oceania downhill series before the fifth and final round even takes place in Cairns, Australia, late next...

Runner hits her stride big-time

Jemima Tennekoon on her way to breaking 1:20 in this month’s Southern Lakes Half Marathon. PHOTO:...

Runner hits her stride big-time

A successful former track athlete’s morphed into an even better long distance runner since moving to Queenstown.

Clubhouse funding shortfall

Whakatipu Rowing Club’s almost-completed two-level clubhouse overlooking Lake Hayes. PHOTO:...

Clubhouse funding shortfall

Whakatipu Rowing Club’s $800,000 clubhouse redevelopment project has struck some ripples.

‘More of us need to stand up’

Wakatipu flanker Anton Huisman charges through the Upper Clutha defence during Saturday’s game on...

‘More of us need to stand up’

With just one win from six games, the Arrowtown Premiers rugby side is sitting second last in the Central Otago comp.

Frankton units meet pent-up demand

An artist’s impression of The Crest Chalets. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Frankton units meet pent-up demand

An unparalleled number of planned housing complexes in and around Queenstown’s Frankton Flats is meeting a range of market demand, including even sub-$700,000 units.

Low rate of freedom camping leads to bylaw being dropped

Low rate of freedom camping leads to bylaw being dropped

There will be no targeted bylaw to control freedom camping in Central Otago after the council was told the number of complaints received did not warrant one and the problem was more perceived than...

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