Big Gorge Rd parcel for sale

A high-profile central Queenstown corner site for sale incorporates a large bus park but also offers many development opportunities, including worker housing.

Still bowling ’em over at 74

At 74, John Cushen’s almost certainly the oldest Queenstown sportsperson still representing New Zealand.

Peaking for Europe

Evergreen Queenstown mountain runner Sarah Douglas escapes our winter this weekend to tackle two iconic runs in the European Alps.

Wakatipu ready to reset for semi

Wakatipu Prems’ halfback James Valentine in action earlier this season. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

Wakatipu ready to reset for semi

Ahead of the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side’s home semi against defending champs Alexandra this Saturday, halfback James Valentine doesn’t think too much can be read into their 27-0 thrashing of the same team in Alex last Saturday.

Rink back from the brink

Rink back from the brink

Successfully revived last year after sitting in ruins for about 30 years, Arrowtown’s free Bush Creek ice rink reopened last Saturday — pictured are ice makers Glenn ‘Goose’ Wearing, left, and...

Todd's funding idea

Act Party MP Todd Stephenson. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Todd's funding idea

New Queenstown-based Act Party MP Todd Stephenson, below, is floating another way urgently needed local infrastructure could be funded.

Putting practice pays off

Queenstown pro golfer Ben Campbell following a huge win in Morocco on Sunday. PHOTO: ASIAN TOUR

Putting practice pays off

Queenstown pro golfer Ben Campbell says he’s been working especially hard on his short game this year — and boy did it pay off last weekend.

‘Meating’ the Arrowtown market

The newly-opened Fergbutcher including, at right, a hot kitchen, is an off-cut of Queenstown’s...

‘Meating’ the Arrowtown market

Queenstown's famous Fergburger’s put on a butcher’s apron and set up shop in Arrowtown’s Bush Creek Rd.

Twin contributors to art and wine

Simon Morrison-Deaker, left, and Timbo Deaker. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Twin contributors to art and wine

In terms of Queenstown’s art scene and Central Otago’s wine industry, artist Simon Morrison-Deaker and viticulturist Timbo Deaker have become increasingly influential figures.

Mining camp mooted as solution to housing woes

New figures show the resort is the most expensive place to rent a house in New Zealand. Photo:...

Mining camp mooted as solution to housing woes

A retired Queenstowner’s urging the resort heed the example of Australian mining camps as a means of providing urgently-needed short-term workers’ accommodation.

Queenstown's growing appeal to super-rich

This three-bedroom, 500 square metre-plus penthouse apartment at The Elms, overlooking Lake Hayes...

Queenstown's growing appeal to super-rich

Six homes have sold for more than $8 million each in the past year as Aucklanders and Australians fuel Queenstown’s premium property market.

Millbrook home on sale for m

A superhome for sale at Millbrook Resort. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Millbrook home on sale for m

A magnificent home for sale at Arrowtown’s high-end Millbrook has a record price tag for the golf course resort of about $20 million.

Semi-final dress rehearsal

Arrowtown loosie Alesana Tulafono is wrapped up by two Upper Clutha players at Jack Reid Park...

Semi-final dress rehearsal

In a weird quirk of the competition, the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side’s about to play back-to-back games against defending champs Alexandra — with only the result of the second game mattering.