Former Waikoikoi farmer dies in freak accident
The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his own driveway had just finished jump-starting a visitor’s car for her.
Olivia Caldwell
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Jumpstarting car led to ‘freak’ accident
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Jumpstarting car led to ‘freak’ accident
The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his own driveway had just finished jump-starting a visitor’s car for her.
85-year-old crushed by car 'was most lovely man imaginable'
85-year-old crushed by car 'was most lovely man imaginable'
The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his own driveway has been described as the “most genuine and lovely man imaginable”.
'Most lovely man imaginable': Wānaka man crushed by car named
'Most lovely man imaginable': Wānaka man crushed by car named
The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his driveway has been described as the “most genuine and lovely man imaginable”.
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Summer season ‘hasn’t showed signs of slowing’
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Summer season ‘hasn’t showed signs of slowing’
Wānaka retailers and accommodation providers are reporting a strong start to the summer season, visitor numbers and holiday spending tracking ahead of previous years.
Man trapped under car was 'elderly, lived alone'
Person trapped under car in driveway was an elderly man who 'lived alone'
A man who died after becoming trapped under a vehicle in his driveway in Wānaka was elderly and living alone, the ODT has been told.
Man trapped under car in Wānaka 'elderly, lived alone'
Man trapped under car in Wānaka 'elderly, lived alone'
A man who died after becoming trapped under a vehicle in his driveway in Wānaka was elderly and living alone, the ODT has been told.
Plans for second bottle store in Wānaka
'Good opportunity': Plans for second bottle store in Wānaka
The Cromwell company behind the contentious Hāwea Super Liquor store plans to open its second liquor store in Wānaka early this year.
New pub owners get locals’ support
New pub owners get locals’ support
In just two weeks, the new owners of the Luggate Hotel have changed the menu, opened the restaurant, hired staff and purchased a courtesy coach.
Pizza Hut looks to join McDonald's at Wānaka's Three Parks
Pizza Hut looks to join McDonald's at Wānaka's Three Parks
Pizza Hut has confirmed it wants a slice of the fast-food action in Wānaka.
Picnic races stalwart to hand over reins
Picnic races stalwart to hand over reins
After 57 years as a volunteer at the Hawea Picnic Races, 80-year-old Judy Muir jokes her parents might not have approved of this achievement.
Thank you, Wānaka
Thank you, Wānaka
Well thank you Wānaka and the Upper Clutha.
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Town’s house prices rise 225% in decade
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Town’s house prices rise 225% in decade
House prices have skyrocketed more than 200% in a quiet Otago town that "people used to look down on" but residents enjoying the good life are not tempted to cash in.
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Classic transport aircraft booked for 2026 Warbirds show
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Classic transport aircraft booked for 2026 Warbirds show
The New Zealand-owned Spirit of Douglas has been confirmed for next Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow as part of the aircraft’s ambitious global tour.
Objects of rural New Zealand ‘more than the sum of their parts’
Objects of rural New Zealand ‘more than the sum of their parts’
New Zealand documentarian Te Radar describes his living situation as a bit of a cosplay.
From the ocean to the mountains
From the ocean to the mountains
When Michelle Simpson put her artwork out there at Gather Market last weekend, it was a last-minute effort — and she has been blown away with the results.
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Nailing it as a mum and businesswoman
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Nailing it as a mum and businesswoman
As a little girl, Dana Walker was a tomboy who had one great role model: her mother.
NZ champs a stone’s throw away
NZ champs a stone’s throw away
New Zealand’s first national stone-skimming championship is set to make a splash at Lake Hāwea next year.
Artists’ collective effort on display
Artists’ collective effort on display
Not long after their official gallery opening, the six Wānaka artists of Artē Collective in Luggate have put their hands to work, producing a body of art for their very first group exhibition, ...
Students selected for Phoenix academy
Students selected for Phoenix academy
Two Mount Aspiring students and Wānaka Football Club players have had their dreams come true this week, getting the call-up for the Wellington Phoenix academy for 2026.