Queenstown potters are fired up
Local potters fear redevelopment plans for their central Queenstown site threaten their future.
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New Kiwi couple off to compete for NZ
New Kiwi couple off to compete for NZ
Awarded Kiwi citizenship only last week, a Queenstown couple are heading overseas to play ice hockey for their new country.
Peak to Peak changes hands
Peak to Peak changes hands
After 25 years, iconic Queenstown multisport race Peak to Peak has had a baton handover.
Darren’s fast-food revolution
Darren’s fast-food revolution
At the age most people start thinking about saving for retirement, Darren Lovell changed countries and careers.
Florist’s family flees 4WD inferno
Florist’s family flees 4WD inferno
Having escaped a frightening fire that destroyed her car, Queenstown florist Victoria Lund is convinced she's used up one of her lives.
Overload of abandoned cars in Queenstown
Overload of abandoned cars in Queenstown
Queenstown’s abandoned car problem is so acute, the council is setting up a temporary pound on a popular river delta.
Resort 'buckling under the strain'
OPINION: Queenstown buckling under the strain
OPINION: Queenstown has reached desperation point and it's time for intervention, argues MP Hamish Walker.
Queenstown wrestler must win or retire
Queenstown wrestler must win or retire
Queenstown’s Hooligan may be hanging up his spandex.
The Hooligan's Queenstown wrestling bout could be his last
The Hooligan's Queenstown wrestling bout could be his last
Queenstown's Hooligan may be hanging up his spandex.
Hotel complex for Queenstown's Gorge Road
Hotel complex for Queenstown's Gorge Road
Yet another Queenstown hotel development’s in the pipeline, with a mega new complex planned for Gorge Road.
Zoning change presents new prospects for sale property
Zoning change presents new prospects for sale property
A Man Street property above Queenstown’s CBD – up for auction on Thursday – presents major redevelopment prospects thanks to a council plan change.
World-class climbing centre to open in resort
World-class climbing centre to open in resort
Queenstown will have the country’s “premier training facility” for the new Olympic sport of indoor climbing, when a centre opens this winter.
Michael Hill not over the hill at 80
Michael Hill not over the hill at 80
Sir Michael Hill’s a flamboyant Kiwi whose influence has spread far beyond the eponymous jewellery business. He spoke with Philip Chandler about what keeps him going as a newly-turned 80-year-old ahead of the 100th Open.
NZTA hits back after blamed for botched speed limits
NZTA hits back after blamed for botched speed limits
The saga of Queenstown’s dodgy speed limit trials continues, with the NZ Transport Agency throwing responsibility for the stuff-up back on to the council.
Concrete company snapped washing equipment in lake
Concrete company snapped washing equipment in lake
A concrete business which had staff snapped washing machinery in Lake Wakatipu has been given a telling-off by the regional council.
Qtown council buys landmark property
'Rare opportunity': Council buys landmark Queenstown property
Queenstown's council has splashed out on a high-profile, multimillion-dollar Ladies Mile property.
Campaign to rename the South Island
Campaign to rename the South Island
A Queenstowner's behind a campaign to change the South Island's name to 'NZ South'.
Backlash over botched speed trials
Backlash over botched speed trials
The blame game has begun over Queenstown’s botched speed limit trials.
Potential bogey for $30m golf course
Potential bogey for $30m golf course
An application for a $30 million, 18-hole championship golf course near Arrowtown has hit the rough.
Zero fines after booze crackdown
Zero fines after booze crackdown
Queenstown police issued zero fines in the first two months of the resort’s controversial booze crackdown.