
Emergency services and rescue volunteers are warning backcountry hikers to stick to their capabilities, know the terrain and carry a reliable communications device after two Queenstown men had to be rescued from near the top of the Pisa Range on Saturday evening (11 October).

The judges’ results are in, and the Queenstown Business Chamber is excited to announce the finalists for the 2degrees Queenstown Business Awards 2025.

The Queenstown Writers Festival starts at the end of this month, presenting a diverse programme filled with award-winning writers, big personalities and a slew of talented southerners. Highlighting some great literary talent, the festival is for anyone who loves books, words and insightful conversation.

The original ‘wild one’ of rock, IGGY POP along with the Queen of Rock JOAN JETT and THE BLACKHEARTS, HOODOO GURUS and Kiwi favourites, ZED will headline the Summer Concert Tour.

Local non-profit organisation, WAI Wānaka is thrilled to welcome Richard Burdon and Stephen Stuart as our newest members to our Board of Trustees, each bringing a wealth of experience, insight and dedication to our mission. Their diverse backgrounds will help guide our strategic direction and strengthen our governance.

From teenage Kiwi farm hand to the Hollywood film industry, even for him, Ivan Clarke’s life has been “surreal”.

Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted to restrict freedom campers to 141 carparks across the district following a summer of complaints about rubbish, overcrowding and late-night partying.

It’s time to fluff up your feathers and mark your calendars – the Rotary Queenstown Annual Duck Race is back!

The Wakatipu Anglers Club is excited to announce the details of their annual fly fishing course, a notable event eagerly anticipated by angling enthusiasts and novices alike.

Queenstown's new mayor has pledged to stay grounded in the community's wishes and to empower councillors to perform at their best.

Queenstown Medical Centre’s new clinic at Remarkables Park was formally opened on Monday night [October 6], marking a significant milestone in local primary healthcare development.

Queenstown Lakes District Council spent more than $1.8 million on repairs to its troubled Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant before racking up almost $600,000 in legal bills over compliance failures.

Three car pile-up Lower Shotover Bridge – Flying object Chimney fire at Eichardt’s Airbnb guests save the day

Police are warning motorists to take extra care with a number of drivers clocked speeding at over 140km/hr in the last few weeks, school holidays and extra international drivers on local roads due to Chinese Golden Week.

Wakatipu Search and Rescue and Alpine Cliff Rescue volunteers have been called out to at least a third more, close to twice their usual number of rescues and searches in what’s been one of their busiest extended winter periods in some years.

The last film screening in Arrowtown Creative Arts Society’s (ACAS) Winter Film Series will be Dale Frank, Nobody’s Sweetie. On Friday, 24 October, following the film, there’ll be a Q&A with director Jenny Hicks.

He’s hosted Taylor Swift, Hugh Jackman and Sir Peter Jackson at his place, Sir Ian McKellen called it his favourite place on earth, and Internet billionaire Kim Dotcom was among many famous people wanting to buy it.

A local breast cancer survivor is calling on people the people of Otago to step up and volunteer for Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Street Appeal, taking place on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October.

International stars of the chamber music scene converged on Wānaka this weekend for the opening of At the World’s Edge Festival.
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