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A team of tamed ferrets has been making short work of a long-eared problem in the battle against Queenstown's rampant rabbit population.

After three years of controversy and complaining, only two dozen people in Queenstown Lakes have put their names forward for October's council election so far.

Southern Lakes Heli-Ski has invested in 40 more avalanche airbag backpacks for guests on its trips, to supplement its safety programme, chief guide Tarn Pilkington says.

A 56-year-old Queenstown man allegedly punched a 50-year-old Australian tourist for accidentally turning the wrong way down one-way Buckingham Street in Arrowtown.

Sir Michael Hill has died. The founder of the well-known chain of jewellery stores was 86.

Local food help agencies have been inundated with demand, churning out record numbers of food parcels this winter, amid an unprecedented need to feed everyone from migrants awaiting visas to local families.

Two local Superheroes will be honoured on Saturday night (3 August) for their 25 years of tireless devotion to the Queenstown Fire Brigade, racing to call-outs at all hours, interrupting family camping trips and literally facing the heat on the frontline.

An inexperienced Australian alpine climbing couple had to be rescued from a steep snowy rockface near the summit of Mount Earnslaw, near Queenstown

Shoplifters made off with around $30,000 worth of goods from Pak’nSave Queenstown in the past 12 months, a whopping 99% increase.

Just a week after the Gibbston concert announced its new home in Wānaka, there's a new festival planned to take its slot.

A 33-year-old Australian man has been charged with assault after he allegedly kicked a local taxi driver in the head, with the 33-year-old taxi driver also charged with alleged wilful damage.

Bespoke settings to ensure growth pays for growth are the top priority for a Southern Lakes and Central Otago delegation heading to the negotiating table with Wellington decision makers.

Shoplifters made off with around $30,000 worth of goods from Pak’nSave Queenstown in the past 12 months, a whopping 99% increase.

Queenstown's property market looks set for another upswing, but it might be more sustainable this time around.

More than 7000 people will descend on Queenstown for the epic Snow Machine in September. But festival organisers want locals to join the week-long party too, and are offering discounts for Queenstown residents and throwing a huge downtown night party.

Sounds Air is cutting two regional services, saying it's facing 'out of control' costs despite strong bookings.

Police have charged an alleged gang member with suppling cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis plants after a raid in Queenstown.

Tourism firm Southern Discoveries has upgraded its specialist emergency survival equipment to become AF8-ready.

Simon Telfer, the current chair of the Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board (WUCCB), has announced he will stand again for the board at this year’s local body elections.

Police are warning ‘lock up’ with night-time car thieves striking around the Wakatipu again – a Porsche Taycan and Range Rover stolen in Arrowtown and valuables from a vehicle at Hanley’s Farm, all within the last 10 days.