Queenstown
Queenstown homes, businesses without power
About 1000 homes and businesses in the Queenstown area are without power after intense weather hit this afternoon.
Three people remain in hospital after tree fell on them
Three people are likely to spend a second night in Dunedin Hospital after a large willow tree fell on them at the Shotover Jet base at Arthurs Point near Queenstown. Audio
Two children among those injured by tree fall
Five people were injured when a tree fell on them at the Shotover Jet base in Queenstown today. Helicopter pilot Kevin Gale was part of the rescue. He spoke to Sharon Brettkelly. Audio
Otago E coli: Councillor, lobbyist call for more research
A warning to avoid Lake Wakatipu's waters due to high levels of E coli over the weekend has prompted calls for more research into the bacteria.
Delays expected for travel between Queenstown and Cromwell
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to allow extra time on their journeys with two months of roadworks about to start.
Hot weather puts pressure on Queenstown area's water supply
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is calling on residents to conserve water, in the hope of preventing water restrictions.
Council backs contentious housing development near Wanaka
A special housing area at Lake Hāwea has been given the thumbs up despite strong community opposition.
Queenstown gondola: 'Why wouldn't we have the most fabulous public transport system?'
A 10km long gondola that could move almost 2500 people an hour is being pitched as a solution for Queenstown's traffic woes. Audio
Queenstown airport expansion plans put on hold
Plans to double the number of flights in and out of Queenstown have been put on ice following community backlash. Video, Audio
So much snow in Otago even skifields forced to close
Alongside closed skifields, Queenstown flights were cancelled or delayed and there were power outages across the region due to snow-loaded tree branches coming down on lines. Video, Audio
Cardrona prepares for major development
Only a decade ago, Cardrona village looked destined for a quiet future in its picturesque valley. Now it is set to host the largest skifield in the country, along with plans for hundreds of new… Audio
Coroner alerts paragliders to dangers of excessive aerobatic manoeuvers
A commercial paragliding instructor who died in Queenstown was performing multiple aerobatic manoeuvers before he plummeted to his death, a coroner has found.
Tourism sector urged to find new ways to attract tourists
The tourism industry is being urged to find ways of encouraging tourists to visit off-season and to venture towards much-less visited regions with new and unique tourism attractions. The country's… Audio
Queenstown hospitality businesses fear bed tax may bring ruin
Some Queenstown businesses say a new bed tax could ruin their livelihoods. The proposal for a local tourist levy is one Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has been campaigning for to help pay… Audio
Insight: The Cost of the Foreign Buyer Ban
Otago reporter Timothy Brown heads to Queenstown to find out what unintended consequences of the foreign buyer ban might lie ahead for the resort town. Audio
Queenstown fears foreign buyer ban will push up house prices
There are fears the Government's foreign buyer ban may have drastic consequences for communities like Queenstown. Queenstown is both the most unaffordable place to live in New Zealand and has the… Audio
Unprovoked Queenstown attack: Police seek assailants
Police want help identifying the men who they say kicked and punched a man who was sitting on the ground outside a Queenstown bar.
Rent soars in Queenstown
Queenstown Lakes is the most expensive area to rent, Trade Me's latest rental price survey says.Average rent is $790 a week, $240 more per week than in Auckland. Audio
Deep South feels the brunt of early wintry blast
Queenstown and the surrounding areas have experienced freezing temperatures, icy roads and plenty of snow. For some, it marks the beginning of the best time of the year. Video, Audio
Swapping Auckland life for the real country
Laura Douglas has set up a tourism venture in Kingston that gives visitors to Queenstown the chance to experience a taste of the country-side. Audio
