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Expect the mysterious, the morbid, and insights into the deeply personal act of memoir writing at the 2023 Queenstown Writers Festival.

A survey of residents and businesses in the Upper Clutha released today has revealed strong opposition to the proposed international airport at Tarras.

By 2051, Queenstown's daily population in the peak tourist season is expected to almost double to 204,000 people. There will be 78,000 residents and around 126,000 tourists according to the estimates. With that in mind, the agencies responsible for the Whakatipu Basin's public transport network are developing a 30-year plan to meet demand and give people a solid alternative to cars.

I love living here in these mountains and the adventures of trying to grow food that comes with that.

Internationally published researcher and writer Grant McLachan has adopted Queenstown as the location to produce several film projects he wrote based on true local stories.

Police have released the name of the woman who died in a crash near Kingston last month.

Kiwi EDM royalty Shapeshifter took the Snow Machine stage on Thursday night and put on a phenomenal performance.

Outlet Podcast host Brent Harbour talks to cancer survivor Jake Bailey, who's in Queenstown this week giving free speeches on resilience, ahead of mental health awareness week

Queenstown's deputy mayor Quentin Smith says local ratepayers simply can't keep footing the bill for growth-related infrastructure in New Zealand's tourism capital.

There is growing concern someone could be killed on Otago's bike trails in a collision with virtually silent high-powered e-motorcylces illegally using the tracks.

Conservation organisation Southern Lakes Sanctuary will receive a significant funding contribution to help continue its predator-control work.

The Wakatipu backcountry has been Ian Todd’s playground since his Scottish family emigrated to New Zealand in 1967, where his parents bought Junction Hotel, later named Arthur’s Point Pub.

Lyttelton-based artist Alexandra Weston’s art is lining the walls of QT at their new art space, Gallery 6.

The Wakatipu High School thespians cleaned up at the weekend scooping five top awards including Best Production and Best New Director at Theatre NZ’s national TheatreFest Showcase finals in Christchurch.

Glenorchy's Dr Leslie Van Gelder has been appointed as the new chair of the Climate Reference Group (CRG), by Queenstown Lakes councillors.

After six years at the helm, Winter Pride owners Martin King and Mike Hughes have sold the festival to new owners.

Blowback against plans for a massive new international airport in Tarras continue with academics highlighting the financial and environmental risks.

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has ruled out a bed tax in the short term to fund Queenstown Lakes under-pressure infrastructure.

A board of directors has been appointed for Destination Southern Lakes, the organisation which will lead the region's tourism industry into a regenerative future.