Queenstown
Swapping Auckland life for the real country
Laura Douglas has set up a tourism venture in Kingston that gives visitors to Queenstown the chance to experience a taste of the country-side.
AudioBoosting local journalism for the Southern Lakes
The backers of a new media venture in Queenstown and Wanaka say the region risks becoming a “digital backwater” and - like other places in the South Island - it's starved of good local journalism. How… Audio
Boosting local journalism for the Southern Lakes
The backers of a new media venture in Queenstown and Wanaka say the region risks becoming a “digital backwater” and - like other places in the South Island - it's starved of good local journalism. How…
AudioSpeed dating goes up a gear
The wheels of love are being set motion today in Queenstown as Cycle Speed Dating is back. Audio
Queenstown under strain: 'A burning bridge'
The strain on Queenstown's infrastructure, driven by booming tourist numbers, is causing a pressure point that cannot continue, the town's mayor says.
Queenstown freedom camp spot shut: 'A big win for community'
Queenstown locals are hailing the council's decision to shut down two popular freedom camping spots as a big win. Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult says freedom campers have put significant pressure on… Audio
Queenstown set to close freedom camping areas
A council crackdown on unruly freedom campers is underway in Queenstown, with two popular freedom camping sites set to close.
Queenstown bans freedom campers from reserves
The council will be encouraging campers to utilise Department of Conservation campsites in the district as well as exploring the possibility of opening up and expanding an area at the Shotover Bridge.
…Queenstown woman petitions mayor
A Queenstown woman is petitioning the mayor to take action on campers leaving rubbish and faeces behind at popular holiday spots.
Mayor fed up with waste left in Queenstown
The Queenstown mayor says locals are fed up with people treating the "outdoor areas like a giant toilet", leaving their waste in public places. Audio
Visitors treating Queenstown like an 'outdoor toilet' - mayor
Campers and visitors pooing in the bush are sparking complaints almost daily in Queenstown, the resort town's mayor says.
Search for missing skydiver put on hold
The search for a missing skydiver in Lake Wakatipu is on hold while the police get more equipment.
Skydive crash: 'The thrill seekers will always be there'
A tragic skydiving accident last week won't put off tourists from visiting New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown locals say. Audio
Queenstown skydive accident won't deter tourists -locals say
Tyler Nii, 27, from California, is presumed dead, after a tandem skydive went wrong and he and his instructor hit Lake Wakatipu last week, his body has still not been found. Audio
Queenstown celebrates new $22m bridge
Queenstown people are delighted with a new bridge that will ease congestion for locals and tourists alike. Audio
Lasers to be used to better understand lake snot
Researchers are building a laser microscope to try to work out what is causing South Island lakes to become choked with lake snot.
Queenstown public not worried by $2 bus teething problems
The $4 million initiative got off to a rocky start with at least two buses not arriving, including one which broke down. There were also reports of new drivers who did not know where they were going.
…Queenstown's $2 bus launch suffers teething problems
Some buses are not showing up and others are breaking down.
New Queenstown rental rules target absentee owners: 'We are not against Airbnb'
The Queenstown Lakes mayor is attempting to reassure home owners after the council unanimously agreed to a short-term rental clampdown.
Queenstown cracks down on Airbnb
The Queenstown Lakes District council has voted to slash the number of days people living outside the town centre can rent out their homes on short-term platforms like Airbnb. The council says there's… Audio
