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Fast forward to 2030, what will the world look like? According to Heath Franklin, aka Chopper, humanity is all but wiped out and he’s the only one that can save us from the Softcockalypse. He’s bringing his comedy show to the Memorial Centre at the end of this month, where he’ll explain his plan to restart civilisation.

Wānaka resident and businessman Craig Gasson has announced he will run for Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), saying he “believes it’s time to bring private sector thinking to local government delivery”.

Queenstown's first HIV home test kit vending machine has been installed at a local GPs.

A 33-year-old local man faces serious charges after a vicious assault at Sky City Casino.

With the known high rate of cocaine use in the Queenstown area Police are urging extreme caution among users after a white powder being sold as cocaine cut with the local anaesthetic tetracaine was found in Dunedin recently.

Last Friday, 16 May, marked three years since Te Atamira opened as a dedicated space for creativity and connection in the Whakatipu region. Since then, it has welcomed more than 2,500 visitors each week, growing into one of the most active venues in Aotearoa’s second most creative town.

Queenstowners will hit the slopes in less than one month, if the snow gods deliver.

Thirty-one technology companies will be exhibiting at Queenstown's Host-Tech conference Expo Day this Thursday, with local workers invited to pop down and see the latest solutions.

Queenstown's ambition to become a global tech hub took a major leap forward this week. Otago University has announced plans to partner with cybersecurity powerhouse Palo Alto Networks to develop and deliver cutting-edge programmes in digital defence in the resort town.

Firefighters are battling a house fire in the roof space of a property opposite Queenstown Central retail park, Frankton.

Brock and the team at Longevity Health Supplements have created an online space to explore and support how you can live your healthiest and longest life.

Queenstown principals and parents are pushing back after the Ministry of Education signalled it may pull the plug on free school buses.

A 37-year-old Canterbury man has been charged with male assaults female after allegedly punching a woman in the head in Cow Lane, soon after 12.30am on Saturday.

A Woolworths supermarket is coming to Queenstown's Ladies Mile.

Join us for an inspiring evening of kōrero, ideas, and practical solutions at the Electrify Queenstown Community Evening Sessions — a free public event designed to spark meaningful conversations about how we can power a cleaner, more resilient future together.

Queenstown Airport has announced its new CEO. Shane O’Hare will replace outgoing chief executive Glen Sowry, taking the reins in September.

Encouraging Queenstown kids to swap their screens for sports, even for a short while, can be a game-changer for them throughout their lives.

And the rest is history for the Lakes Weekly. This week we celebrate our 1000th edition and take a quick look back.

As a long-time acupuncturist and Korean Hand Therapy (KHT) specialist, Don has supported cancer patients for decades. Now, he shares his expertise and experience with anyone affected by cancer – both locally and internationally – by offering unique services to the community.

Last week’s big tourism conference in Rotorua saw plenty of optimism about the industry’s potential, but also warnings that airline capacity is hampering post-COVID growth.