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Broken Heart Spirits are distilled in Queenstown and the business was created by Joerg Henkenhaf and Bernd Schnabel. The origin story of the distillery is one of friendship and tragedy, as Bernd sadly fell ill and passed away suddenly in 2012. Joerg, on his own path of healing, realised that as much as a broken heart hurts, it’s also a space to be filled with new beginnings – he decided to share the gin with the world and call it Broken Heart for him.

As we come to the end of the growing season, I recall many conversations I’ve had over the years about what can and can’t be grown in this region. This often includes what I’m really trying hard to grow.

Tucked discreetly in rural tranquility off Speargrass Flat Road, one of New Zealand’s most successful film production and risk management companies is quietly doing its stuff, interacting with global film heavyweights on a daily basis.

Police are warning property and room renters locally to be wary with an increasing number of scammers targeting Facebook sites, like Facebook Marketplace, locally.

Luxury accessories brand Deadly Ponies is moving south. The Auckland-based design house opens its first South Island store in Queenstown next month, on the corner of Rees and Beach Streets, in the heart of downtown’s new pedestrianised area.

Around 1000 people paraded through Arrowtown autumn sunshine this morning for the Anzac Day commemorations.

First Thursdays Quarterly is a free and fun event that celebrates the diversity of arts and culture in our region.

Este sábado 27 de abril se celebrará la unión comunitaria multicultural en la segunda versión del Latin Kiwi integration Festival, a realizarse en el Memorial Hall de Queenstown

Queenstown Lakes residents are being warned to expect some strong winds tonight and early tomorrow morning. MetService has placed a Strong Wind Watch on the area, along with Central Otago as a whole, Fiordland south of George Sound, Southland including Stewart Island, and inland Dunedin.

Thirteen years or so ago, James Ace and Bert Haines knew each other socially when a chance meeting in the street changed everything. “We got chatting, and James offered me the job of Operations Manager which I jumped at,” says Bert. Every now and again the pair – now co-owners -- look over their shoulders and reflect on the serendipity of that moment.

Anyone new to town who sees beams of coloured lights shining into the night sky from Queenstown Gardens this King's Birthday weekend might have some questions.

Many Queenstown tourism and hospitality businesses have enjoyed strong tourist numbers over summer but for many it’s extremely tough out there as a forecast recession is already starting to crunch.

Anzac Day services are set to be held across the district tomorrow, Thursday, 25 April. Here are the details.

He’d have to be this region’s most legendary cowboy, movie stuntman and animal trainer and wrangler.

Drinking water in 20 New Zealand suburbs has come up largely clear of toxic 'forever' chemicals.

Thursday marks the start of the annual Arrowtown Autumn Festival. This year’s programme will feature much-loved classics and some exciting new things, with something for everyone. There’s over 40 events across the four days with many community groups involved.

Henry Brain is at the helm of Shotover Street’s Gents Barbershop. The traditional and stylish barber also offers a whisky bar and lounge in addition to the array of services you’d expect. Brain’s been on this business journey for three years and has grown the shop to where it is now – over 350 clients a week walk through the doors – and he has desires to open more stores in the region in the next few years.

Wānaka Cinema Paradiso's Calum MacLeod is on The Outlet Queenstown Podcast this week discussing the magic of the silver screen.

Three recent major announcements from the Government are particularly positive for Queenstown and demonstrate our focus on delivering the change our community needs.

Native planting is expected to begin next March to re-cloak Coronet Forest near Arrowtown.