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Despite hundreds of millions of dollars of investment into retirement villages in Queenstown Lakes, many older, long-time residents “face eviction from this district” because there’s nowhere affordable and suitable for them to live, Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust CEO Julie Scott says.

Some unruly visitors in town over the long weekend had Police busy, breaking up fights, chasing down burglars and getting drunk drivers off our roads.

Local avalanche experts and Police are warning increasing numbers of inexperienced ski tourers heading into the hills to become avalanche savvy and safety conscious about the snowpack, especially in more easily accessed areas close to ski areas.

David John is best known in the south for his incredible artistic talents, but his quick wit and words have also been recognised on the national and international stage as a playwright, poet, and scriptwriter.

Darby Partners has just started construction of a new boutique hotel development at Jack’s Point Village and director John Darby says they hope to start building a new supermarket early next year.

Construction of 42 private residences is about to start soon alongside the $80million Glendhu Championship Golf Couse development, near Wanaka, now well into construction and set to open late next year.

Queenstown tourism legend Fae Robertson is the guest on this week's Outlet Podcast, looking back on her 65 years in the industry.

South Island Tourism operator RealNZ are hoping to inspire more children in nature as they honour an important milestone for the company’s matriarch.

James (Jim) Boult (CNZM) has been appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to local government, tourism and the community in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.

With nightly rates ranging from $2000 to $25,000 for private suite, in-room chef, butler and chauffeur, the super high-end ROKI Queenstown Hotel may exceed most budgets, but bookings for next year are already rolling in. General manager Stephen McAteer says they’re slightly ahead of schedule, aiming to open the $70m project in April next year, and there’s strong interest from the international market, particularly the US, with good New Zealand and Australian bookings too. He’s hoping to convert those first guests into regular returns. “We are tourism ambassadors. We want to show off Queenstown to our visitors,” McAteer says.

30 May 2024 The downtown winter party season may not have even begun yet, but Police are already dealing with their usual fair share of late-night assaults and altercations.

When a young 22-year-old South Otago farm boy bought the very rough 1.214ha (3000-acre) Queenstown Hill farm high above Lake Wakatipu he had no idea it might one day become a highly sought after goldmine – and one he’s preferred not to cash in.

The Wao Queenstown Film Festival will come to Te Atamira next week. It will feature award-winning films and documentaries with the aim to inspire a deep connection with the natural world. It will also showcase a series of Queenstown-based short films dedicated to local sustainable business efforts.

AS THE WINTER DRAWS IN AND THE NIGHTS GET LONGER, THOUGHTS TURN TO MULLED WINE, GOOD FOOD, CATCHING UP WITH YOUR BUDDIES AND GOING ON THE HUNT FOR SOME NEW STORIES.

Queenstown, known for its stunning landscapes and adventure sports, is home to an expansive network of trails that offer both recreation and a chance to connect with nature.

Serious concern continues to grow across the Southland and Otago regions after a further 64 paradise shelducks have been discovered mysteriously dead on the fore-shore of Lake Te Anau, just weeks after an initial 100 birds were collected from Dub-lin Bay, at Lake Wānaka, last month.

Most Wakatipu High School students have adapted to the government’s new ban on cellphone use in schools, and while the toilet cubicles seem to be very popular for some at break times, the majority of students haven’t skipped a beat, principal Oded Nathan says.

The Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment staff will keeping a sharp eye on employers and landlords in the Queenstown Lakes District this ski season to ensure workers are being treated fairly and within the law, with a large influx of temporary migrant visa workers anticipated.

Drivers between Cromwell and Queenstown, on SH6, will need to build in at least an extra hour next Wednesday afternoon, 29 May.

A heartfelt tribute to a "southwestern gentleman" has earned singer-songwriter Holly Arrowsmith the 2024 APRA Best Country Music Song award.