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.
The founders behind The Headwaters Eco Lodge in Glenorchy, Debbi and Paul Brainerd, have been named among the most transformative leaders in sustainable business.
Total grants awarded by the Central Lakes Trust have now exceeded the $155 million it was seeded with.
Councillors have urged Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) staff to find a replacement for the district’s old Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) as quickly as possible.
Music fans and the Whakatipu Basin community are in for a treat next Easter as Queenstown’s Whakatipu Music Festival presents a week-long smorgasbord of workshops and performances 14-21 April 2025.
Vegetation starting to dry out is a key factor in Central Otago and Upper Waitaki fire zones entering a restricted fire season this week.
A draft strategy detailing how Queenstown Lakes communities can prepare and adapt to natural hazards will go out for public feedback this week.
Queenstown's mayor Glyn Lewers is guest on the last-ever Outlet Queenstown podcast this week.
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