The prime minister has called it an “energy security crisis” and signalled a review of New Zealand’s electricity market as wholesale prices spike and industries suffer.
Queenstown-based mental wellbeing charity Headlight is embarking on a new chapter with a new board chair and four new trustees.
Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust (QLCHT) has appointed Arthur Lee into the newly created role of Sustainability and Development Officer.
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is keen to be part of a new funding approach for councils to deliver infrastructure, which includes enhanced private sector involvement and the liberalism of planning rules.
Queenstown festival Snow Machine will bring around 7,500 people to town next week, spending an estimated $19 million.
Kiwis took a clean sweep of the women’s freeride ski podium at The North Face Frontier four-star freeride comp yesterday.
The first of 22,000 native trees went into the ground yesterday for a new forest at Queenstown's Slope Hill Reserve.
Campbell Melville Ives took the win in the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) Premium at Cardrona Alpine Resort.
Winter Pride organisers didn't let the theft of dozens of rainbow flags spoil their party, as the huge LGBTTQ+ festival danced into action over the weekend.
Wānaka woman Neeve Byrne broke her back, ankle and wrist in a fall at the same Queenstown crags where a climber died last week.
Former prime minister Helen Clark officially opened Snow Farm’s new base building on Sunday with dozens gathering to celebrate the milestone.
Ministers will no longer have the final say on green-lighting infrastructure projects, as the government announces changes to the Fast-track Approvals Bill.
Winter Games NZ 2024 charged into action on Saturday with more than a hundred skiers and snowboarders competing in The North Face Frontier 2-star freeride event
A draft Reserve Management Plan (RMP) for the Mt Iron Recreation Reserve has been given the thumbs up by the Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board (WUCCB).
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Glyn Lewers has welcomed Winter Pride's rainbow community to town for the 11 day festival.
A "mini Olympics" featuring world-class local and overseas athletes is about to hit the slopes in the Queenstown Lakes.
Thanks to everyone who took part in last week's LWB readers poll. Here are the results.
Chart-topping EDM-pop sensation Becky Hill, English DJ and RAM Records co-founder Andy C and Shapeshifter are all headed for Rhythm and Alps.
A 29-year-old local male is facing two charges of careless driving causing injury after a serious head on crash on State Highway 6 at Lake Hayes at about 7.20am on Tuesday.
Around 29 Winter Pride street flags have been cut from their poles in downtown Queenstown.
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