Latest

Challenge To Cure Kids Raises Record $400,000 (Scoop.co.nz)

October 3 2008: The Accor $10 Queenstown Challenge to Cure Kids has raised a record $400,000 after 2…

Read more about... Challenge To Cure Kids Raises Record $400,000 (Scoop.co.nz)

Electronic gear clean out (Newstalk ZB via Yahoo!Xtra News)

It is E-day today, an opportunity to get rid of out-of-date computers and embarrassing old cell phon…

Read more about... Electronic gear clean out (Newstalk ZB via Yahoo!Xtra News)

Queenstown’s salesman says time to move (Otago Daily Times)

Shock waves rippled through Queenstown this week when Destination Queenstown chief executive David K…

Read more about... Queenstown’s salesman says time to move (Otago Daily Times)

Challenge To Cure Kids Raises Almost $350,000 (Scoop.co.nz)

October 2 2008: The Accor $10 Queenstown Challenge to Cure Kids has raised almost $350,000 so far fo…

Read more about... Challenge To Cure Kids Raises Almost $350,000 (Scoop.co.nz)

Volunteer firefighter wins bronze (Otago Daily Times)

A Queenstown volunteer firefighter went to the 2008 World Firefighters Games in Liverpool and surpri…

Read more about... Volunteer firefighter wins bronze (Otago Daily Times)

Rising Queenstown crime statistics ‘not all bad’ (Otago Daily Times)

Queenstown Mayor Clive Geddes says while the latest crime statistics show an increase in violent off…

Read more about... Rising Queenstown crime statistics ‘not all bad’ (Otago Daily Times)

Contestants complete challenge today (Otago Daily Times)

Two Queenstown women racing from Auckland to Queenstown on $10 are well on the way to Queenstown, af…

Read more about... Contestants complete challenge today (Otago Daily Times)

Destination Queenstown CEO steps down (Otago Daily Times)

The resignation of Destination Queenstown chief executive officer David Kennedy came as a surprise t…

Read more about... Destination Queenstown CEO steps down (Otago Daily Times)

Accor $10 Queenstown Challenge to Cure Kids (Scoop.co.nz)

Tomorrow 28 teams make their way from Auckland to Queenstown on just $10 and some Kiwi ingenuity –…

Read more about... Accor $10 Queenstown Challenge to Cure Kids (Scoop.co.nz)

Queenstown Forum: The town of Bedrock (Otago Daily Times)

Today, Queenstown Times starts its weekly opinion piece, Queenstown Forum. It’s your chance to have …

Read more about... Queenstown Forum: The town of Bedrock (Otago Daily Times)

Queenstown’s St Moritz upgrades (Scoop.co.nz)

It has been a big year for Hotel St Moritz. The chic Queenstown hotel recently celebrated its tenth …

Read more about... Queenstown’s St Moritz upgrades (Scoop.co.nz)

Snowboarding: Hyne shows good form in slopestyle (Otago Daily Times)

Queenstown snowboarder Nick Hyne is well placed to topple Noway’s Roger Kleivdal from his top qualif…

Read more about... Snowboarding: Hyne shows good form in slopestyle (Otago Daily Times)

Mountain biking: Result inspires MacLeod (Otago Daily Times)

Dunedin’s Sheryl MacLeod made a significant bid for selection for next year’s world downhill mountai…

Read more about... Mountain biking: Result inspires MacLeod (Otago Daily Times)

THIS WEEK ON SUNDAY Sunday 7 August, 7.30pm (TVNZ)

Don’t miss SUNDAY - award-winning current affairs programme - with some of New Zealand’s best report…

Read more about... THIS WEEK ON SUNDAY Sunday 7 August, 7.30pm (TVNZ)

Buck Hill’s Wilson podiums in NZ Champs GS (Ski Racing)

Queenstown ski racer Janelle Miller won the national slalom title and the combined trophy at the New…

Read more about... Buck Hill’s Wilson podiums in NZ Champs GS (Ski Racing)

Routeburn bridge reopening timely (Otago Daily Times)

The Routeburn Track, one of the most popular of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks, has reopened to the …

Read more about... Routeburn bridge reopening timely (Otago Daily Times)

Lovers of all things golf rejoice (Otago Daily Times)

Queenstown golf professional Allan McKay tees off today in a whole new ball game with the opening of…

Read more about... Lovers of all things golf rejoice (Otago Daily Times)

Queenstown tops green poll (Otago Daily Times)

Queenstown beats other regions, including Auckland, in its green performance, according to internati…

Read more about... Queenstown tops green poll (Otago Daily Times)

New Zealand announce India tour itinerary (ThatsCricket.com)

Wellington: New Zealand will face India and the West Indies in two home series in the coming season,…

Read more about... New Zealand announce India tour itinerary (ThatsCricket.com)

New Zealand to face India, West Indies in home series (AFP via Yahoo! Asia News)

WELLINGTON (AFP) - New Zealand will face India and the West Indies in two home series in the coming…

Read more about... New Zealand to face India, West Indies in home series (AFP via Yahoo! Asia News)

Battle of the Sexes Heats Up Over Olympic Games (Scoop.co.nz)

Auckland, 4 August 2008 – Some of the toughest competitions during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games …

Read more about... Battle of the Sexes Heats Up Over Olympic Games (Scoop.co.nz)

New book explores sustainable coastal management (Scoop.co.nz)

An ecological approach to managing coastlines and oceans is required to ensure their resources are s…

Read more about... New book explores sustainable coastal management (Scoop.co.nz)

Fresh tracks for new Southern Alps catskiing (Scoop.co.nz)

A unique alpine adventure offering the ultimate backcountry skiing and boarding experience launches …

Read more about... Fresh tracks for new Southern Alps catskiing (Scoop.co.nz)

Perry Foundation National Championships (Scoop.co.nz)

We are pleased to announce that the Perry Foundation is proudly supporting netball in New Zealand by…

Read more about... Perry Foundation National Championships (Scoop.co.nz)

Kiwi author begins work at Japan residency (Scoop.co.nz)

New Zealand writer Carl Shuker has this week begun work at a prestigious two month artists’ reside…

Read more about... Kiwi author begins work at Japan residency (Scoop.co.nz)

Brucena Gordon and Rachel Barrett - Opens Tonight (Scoop.co.nz)

Thistle Hall is a vibrant community centre in the heart of New Zealand’s cultural capital. We provid…

Read more about... Brucena Gordon and Rachel Barrett - Opens Tonight (Scoop.co.nz)

Jasons uses AGM to Launch New Tourism Initiatives (Scoop.co.nz)

Jasons Travel Media announced two new New Zealand tourism marketing initiatives at its Annual Meetin…

Read more about... Jasons uses AGM to Launch New Tourism Initiatives (Scoop.co.nz)

12-year-old hooked on stitching (Otago Daily Times)

Laura Smith is hooked on stitching. The 12-year-old year 8 pupil at Weston School won the Judge’s Ch…

Read more about... 12-year-old hooked on stitching (Otago Daily Times)

Award for Queenstown aviation base (Otago Daily Times)

A Queenstown tourist operator has been awarded New Zealand’s top aviation safety award at the Civil …

Read more about... Award for Queenstown aviation base (Otago Daily Times)

The “Lady of the Lake” is back (Scoop.co.nz)

Toot toot! She may be pushing 96, but she’s still turning heads - especially after spending five w…

Read more about... The “Lady of the Lake” is back (Scoop.co.nz)

Queenstown edgy as finance companies fail (Stuff)

Queenstown looks set to become the epicentre of a national property development collapse as the fina…

Read more about... Queenstown edgy as finance companies fail (Stuff)

Television - Lifestyle (Scoop.co.nz)

The Queenstown Winter Festival dog derby was held today, and Nightline caught up with a local farmer…

Read more about... Television - Lifestyle (Scoop.co.nz)

Wanaka Designer Retreat As Stunning As The View (Scoop.co.nz)

LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (3 July 2008) - Wanaka’s newest luxury retreat has just opened and it’s…

Read more about... Wanaka Designer Retreat As Stunning As The View (Scoop.co.nz)

Television - Business (Scoop.co.nz)

When it comes to corruption, New Zealand and Australia are usually regarded as pretty “clean” countr…

Read more about... Television - Business (Scoop.co.nz)

Roading contracts subject of debate (Otago Daily Times)

Expected changes to the way the New Zealand Transport Agency allows councils to contract for road ma…

Read more about... Roading contracts subject of debate (Otago Daily Times)

Television - National (Scoop.co.nz)

A t-shirt advertising a British metal group’s album has been banned in New Zealand. Chief censor Bil…

Read more about... Television - National (Scoop.co.nz)

North Face Peak To Peak Race (Scoop.co.nz)

The ‘The North Face’ Peak to Peak, New Zealand’s leading edge winter multisport event, is being stag…

Read more about... North Face Peak To Peak Race (Scoop.co.nz)

Catholic parishes brace for 4000 pilgrims (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)

New Zealand Catholic parishes are bracing themselves as they prepare to host 4000 international pilg…

Read more about... Catholic parishes brace for 4000 pilgrims (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)

Outstanding contributions to the environment (Scoop.co.nz)

This year’s Green Ribbon Awards honour outstanding contributions to the environment, and tonight�…

Read more about... Outstanding contributions to the environment (Scoop.co.nz)

Jasons casts eye across the ditch (The New Zealand Herald)

Jasons Travel Media is eyeing takeover opportunities in Australia after boosting its profits on the …

Read more about... Jasons casts eye across the ditch (The New Zealand Herald)

Council shelves playground (Otago Daily Times)

The community services committee debated a recommendation to approve the concept design for the $500…

Read more about... Council shelves playground (Otago Daily Times)

Millbrook offers new sites (Otago Daily Times)

Details have been released for the first home and land packages at Millbrook Resort’s $500 million M…

Read more about... Millbrook offers new sites (Otago Daily Times)

2008 Humour in Business Awards (Scoop.co.nz)

The winners of the 2007 Humour Awards were Canyon Swing in Queenstown. Laughingly referred to as “no…

Read more about... 2008 Humour in Business Awards (Scoop.co.nz)

Art exhibition to save water in Mackenzie country (Scoop.co.nz)

Two Christchurch artists deeply concerned about loss of water in the Mackenzie Country open an art e…

Read more about... Art exhibition to save water in Mackenzie country (Scoop.co.nz)

Sports Comment: The rise and rise of Thomson continues (Otago Daily Times)

Nearly two and a-half years ago I was walking back to my car after covering the national sevens tour…

Read more about... Sports Comment: The rise and rise of Thomson continues (Otago Daily Times)

‘Futuristic’ ski building world class (Otago Daily Times)

It’s being tipped as one of the most important developments Queenstown has seen in recent times, pos…

Read more about... ‘Futuristic’ ski building world class (Otago Daily Times)

Dates Confirmed for Pinot Noir Celebration (Scoop.co.nz)

The seventh Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration will be held on the 30th and 31st January 2009 in Q…

Read more about... Dates Confirmed for Pinot Noir Celebration (Scoop.co.nz)

Postcards from New Zealand (Deseret Morning News)

If you send enough of them back home, postcards can serve as both a written and pictorial journal of…

Read more about... Postcards from New Zealand (Deseret Morning News)

Parents visit river death scene (BBC News)

The parents of a woman who drowned in New Zealand visit the site where she died and view her body.

Read more about... Parents visit river death scene (BBC News)

New Zealand destinations top international travel survey (+photos) (The New Zealand Herald)

Two New Zealand tourist sites have topped a big internet survey of the world’s 100 best travel desti…

Read more about... New Zealand destinations top international travel survey (+photos) (The New Zealand Herald)

« Previous Entries