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Te Atamira have curated a fun-filled arts and crafts programme for tamariki aged 5 – 13 these school holidays. There’s a Christmas programme, which will be held next Monday and Tuesday before the January programme kicks off on Tuesday, 6 January.

Rescuers have been called to the Mount Brewster and Brewster Track area twice in the past week. Three climbers had to be rescued near the summit of Mt Brewster on Saturday afternoon (13 December) after they became bluffed – stuck with cliffs above, below and on both sides, a Maritime NZ spokesperson says.

Wakatipu Alpine Cliff Rescue Team members’ specialist skills were called in at 5.30pm on Saturday (13 December) to help locate the two Australian-based climbers who died on Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park.

A young Gore lawyer, he arrived in Queenstown in the mid-80s, after copping flak for his foray into politics, hoping to open a wine bar. Unfortunately, impending licensing law changes were delayed so Kevin Phillips, 76, now a retired southern District Court judge, was forced to open a Queenstown legal practice instead.

Cromwell, NZ — The much-loved National Cherry Pit-Spit Championship returns to McNulty House Gardens in the Cromwell Heritage Precinct proudly hosted by the Cromwell & Districts Promotion Group.

Police Search and Rescue have recovered the bodies of two people from the Fiordland National Park. Police were notified at around 7:40pm on Saturday 13 December that the pair were missing, when another climbing party activated a beacon after the pair failed to return from their intended route.

Queenstown Volunteer Fire Brigade secretary Katherine Lamont vows she will keep fighting after a Parliamentary Select Committee has turned down her bid – supported by a strong national petition, for equal ACC rights for thousands of unpaid volunteer firefighters.

A 35-year-old Spanish man has been remanded in custody after Police observed what allegedly appeared to be a drug deal near Frankton, stopping two vehicles, one near Boyd Road, at 9.50pm last Wednesday (3 December), Constable Amanda Shute says.

The Arts Hole is Queenstown's first and only urban, contemporary art gallery featuring exciting works from emerging and established artists, including the likes of Banksy.

He’s managed legendary Southland Rugby teams and eyed up many an up-and-coming All Black during his rugby administration and selector days, but it’s bowls where rugby legend Owen Todd, 99, left his mark in Queenstown.

2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Wakatipu Toy Library, with a range of major new initiatives coming online.

Queenstown’s Frankton Road will exceed 10 million vehicle trips for the first time in 2025, making it one of New Zealand’s busiest single-carriageway roads. Resolving the district’s transport issues has been studied in multiple business cases spanning the past decade, during which time traffic volumes on arterial roads around Queenstown have approximately doubled.

Local brewery The Cargo Collective is set to put a refreshing spin on Queenstown’s summer with the launch of Cargo Eco Mode 3.5 % AVB – a bespoke trail ale crafted in support of the Queenstown Trails.

After thousands of rides (and treats) in cities including Auckland and Wellington, Uber Pet is officially launching nationwide - just in time for the busy holiday season, when Kiwis (and their four-legged friends) are out and about more than ever.

Alpine safety rescuers and experts are urging hikers heading into the backcountry, especially overseas visitors unfamiliar with the area, not to rely on social media for “realistic information” about the conditions and skill level required.

Leading Central Otago law firm Todd Walker (formerly TODD & WALKER Law) is proud to announce the launch of its refreshed brand identity, unveiling a new name, visual style and website that embody the firm’s continued evolution and commitment to clarity, connection and trusted legal expertise.

Mental Health by Katherine Froggatt

Waiheke Island-based artist Julia Holden is returning to Queenstown for the opening of her exhibition, The Artist, this Friday, and to join in on a panel discussion, The Power of Collaboration, on Saturday.

Two young Australian men in their early 20s off on a mission to climb Mount Aspiring (3033m) had to be rescued by helicopter just across from the Bonar Glacier on their journey in after suffering from severe exhaustion.

A visiting Australian father and son, stranded high on the Wye Creek Track overnight in just underwear after stripping to cross a badly swollen river, were finally rescued by helicopter about 8am last Thursday morning, (27 November).