The developer behind the massive expansion of Kingston has announced its first 25 sections will come to the market in early autumn 2025.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has banned fireworks in the Queenstown Lakes area and restricted open-air fires from 8am this morning until further notice.
Firearms, ammunition and drugs have been seized by police who executed a series of search warrants in Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell, Alexandra, Clyde, Hawea.
Queenstown's MP Joseph Mooney has welcomed the Coalition Government’s new fast-track consenting regime.
More than 10,000 people are expected to fly into Queenstown Airport this weekend and also the weekend before NYE.
Mud, peace and quiet, basketballs - they're all on Queenstown Primary School's list to Father Christmas.
It's $40 million over budget, still not finished after three years, and one of the most unpopular projects in Queenstown's history. Councillors sat down on Thursday to discuss where they went wrong on the controversial Queenstown Arterial Road Project - about 1km of road costing $128m.
Police have revealed Invercargill woman Karen White died as a result of injuries she sustained in a significant assault.
Police believe the Subaru vehicle torched and completely burnt out in an apparent arson at Seven Mile on the Glenorchy Road during the early hours of Saturday, 7 December, was stolen earlier that night.
Visitor demand for huts and campsites is growing, with the Department of Conservation (DOC) recording 1.25 million bookings last financial year.
A new study reveals the likelihood of a future earthquake occurring along the Nevis-Cardrona Fault is lower than previously thought.
The Queenstown Airport director appointed by the minority shareholder, Auckland International Airport, will change in the new year.
Plans for a five-level private hospital and ‘healthcare precinct’ at Wānaka’s Three Parks have been outlined in a resource consent application lodged with Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) last week.
Queenstown's annual Christmas extravaganza wowed packed out audiences at the Events Centre on Sunday, across two performances.
Four emerging Queenstown athletes have been selected for a new action sports development programme aimed at equipping young talent with skills required for a potential elite career.
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and US billionaire Peter Thiel’s company Second Star Ltd have each been ordered by the Environment Court to pay $44,199 over a recent appeal.
Having claimed his second season-long Charles Schwab Cup on the PGA Tour Champions last month, Steven Alker has confirmed he is returning to Queenstown once again in an attempt to claim the New Zealand Open title.
Technology Queenstown (TQ), the development agency tasked with building a robust technology sector for Queenstown Lakes, has appointed Sarah Russell as its inaugural chief executive officer.
Police apprehended a 46-year-old local driver with an astonishingly high breath alcohol level almost eight times the legal limit.
Wakatipu High School bands Atomica and 4Blu narrowly missed out on the top spot in AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand's Thrash More competition.
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