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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
The backers of two special housing areas proposed for Queenstown's 'Ladies Mile' say they're devastated they've been rejected.
Queenstown Lakes district-councillors voted to decline the Glenpanel-Flint's Park, and Laurel Hills proposals, at a recent council meeting.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
One-hundred and fifty cars journeyed from Te Anau to Walter Peak station on Tuesday as part of the 14th National Model A rally.
The biennial event has seen Ford enthusiasts hit the road on a five day journey through Southland.
Monday, April 15, 2019
After a narrow defeat, last year, Queenstown's Band-of-Brothers, staged an epic comeback, over Christchurch, to win their South-Island Hurling-Derby, on Saturday.
Hundreds of people, turned out to Queenstown's Recreation Ground, to watch the battle: a rematch of last year's first-ever hurling-game, in the resort.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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Three Queenstown ice hockey players have proven crucial in helping the New Zealand women's team, claim silver at the International Ice Hockey Federation Tournament in Romania.
The Ice Fernz went head-to-head with teams from Chinese Taipei, Romania, Turkey, Iceland and Croatia during last week's competition.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Armed police patrolled a citizenship ceremony at Queenstown's Memorial Centre yesterday to provide safety and assurance for 77 new citizens.
Armed police have never manned a citizenship ceremony in the district before, but the local council decided to do so on advice from the Department of Internal Affairs following the shootings at two mosques in Christchurch last month.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
It's pretty hard to imagine somewhere more different to Queenstown than Palestine, but that's where two keen resort skateboarders are heading to share their skills.
Caitlin Hodgen and Te Rina Adams are set to jet off next week for a month-long trip to Ramallah to teach kids how to skate.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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Thousands of people have flocked to vigils in the Central Lakes District to pay tribute to those affected by Friday's Christchurch terror attack.
Locals from Queenstown and Wanaka turned out in force last night to show support for their Muslim communities.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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Police are unsure when a car crashed off a major Queenstown road and into a building, leaving a woman with serious injuries.
They were only alerted after a resident noticed damage to an interior wall.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
A Christchurch pole dancer has successfully defended her title at the 2019 Miss Pole Dance New Zealand competition in Queenstown.
The event organiser says the winner's performance in front of a huge crowd at the Queenstown Memorial Centre was flawless and beautiful.
Monday, March 11, 2019
Helping each other along could be the secret to a mountain biking couple's success over the weekend in the annual Motatapu race.
Kyle Ward and Samara Sheppard both crossed the line in first place, winning the race and winning each other's hearts.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Accusations of lying, threats, and a wheel literally falling off a bus are flying, as a battle in Queenstown between Ritchies and First Union escalates.
Union members employed by the company, which operates the $2 bus service called Orbus, went on strike today over pay, and health and safety concerns.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted unanimously in favour of a referendum to introduce a visitor levy.
The non-binding referendum - for local residents and ratepayers - is to help fund what the council describes as "desperately needed infrastructure".
Monday, March 4, 2019
Queenstown's Hooligan may be hanging up his spandex.
The resort wrestler, otherwise known as Marc Perry, is gearing up for what could be his last time in the ring.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
An innovative housing scheme has allowed a Queenstown couple to buy a home after more than a decade of paying steadily rising rents in the resort.
Banjo Balila and his family are set to move into their three-bedroom, two-storey house in Shotover Country next month.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Biosecurity dogs servicing Queenstown have an impressive new home.