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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.

Few people can boast reaching the pinnacle of their career at 73 and coaching local swim champions to national stardom, but quietly spoken, cool, calm Frank Wylie can.

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What a spring this has been. Wet, dry, hot, cold, snow, sleet, hail, and lots of frosts. Hopefully this isn’t a sign of the kind of weather we can expect for summer.

The Queenstown Airport director appointed by the minority shareholder, Auckland International Airport, will change in the new year.

Tempting as it is to roll your sleeves up and take a sledge hammer to those old bathroom tiles, if you don’t have a detailed plan, some serious skills and a lot of free time, your DIY bathroom renovation could well end up with you crying in front of a wonky new mirror.

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.

There’s a whopping $12 billion in the construction pipeline for Queenstown Lakes, according to the latest figures from Pacifecon. That comprises 508 projects across all sectors, with residential builds making up 21% of that number, and 18% of the value.

Queenstown's annual Christmas extravaganza wowed packed out audiences at the Events Centre on Sunday, across two performances.

Central Otago has become an increasingly popular place for those looking to build their dream homes. At the heart of this growth is a local team that’s passionate about homes and genuinely cares about the people they build them for: Chris and Renee, the owners of Signature Homes Central Otago.

Interiors are in the blood for Hub Design Interiors’ Carmen Hubber, her Queenstown interior design company now boasting multiple New Zealand and Australasian awards, some of the region’s most luxurious, high-end homes among them.

Following on the success of First Thursdays in Queenstown (now in its fourth year), Arrowtown Creative Art Society (ACAC) felt that a similar event in Arrowtown would offer art enthusiasts and Christmas shoppers a chance to enjoy the wide diversity of art showcased in the nine galleries now operating in the historic village.

With recent population growth in the Queenstown area, the building industry has been busy developing new homes and apartments to cater to this demand.

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey has welcomed the data released this week about the tourism and hospitality workforce.

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.

Hidden away in tranquil beech forest near Mt Creighton are two rural retreats that recently scooped national architecture awards.