Olivia Caldwell

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'

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

An impression of the new Super Liquor store planned for Ardmore St in Wānaka. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

'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

Cantabrians Jeanette Ellis and Russell Lilley are the proud new owners of the Luggate Hotel....

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

An artist's impression of the proposed McDonald's in Three Parks, where its neighbours may...

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

Judy Muir works the tote at the Hawea Picnic Races in 2012. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

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

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’

Te Radar and his wife Ruth Spencer have released the perfect Christmas stocking filler. PHOTOS:...

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

Michelle Simpson is blown away with how well her artwork sold at Gather Market last week. PHOTO:...

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

Dana Walker has been juggling three children and a business single-handedly for two years in...

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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

Richie Laming, of Lake Hawea Station, has pulled some strings to host New Zealand's first stone...

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

Lizzie Carruthers working on her sample for the arte collective gallery. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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,&nbsp...

Students selected for Phoenix academy

Alfie Rios Le Brun (left) and Dan Heiler have been selected for the Wellington 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.

Eels are worth saving, children’s author says

Shirley Deuchrass grew up on a farm in the Catlins where she learnt that eels, including our native NZ long-finned eel, are a right pest.

Wait for decision on liquor store begins

Gate Group chief executive Glen Christiansen outside the Super Liquor Cromwell. PHOTO: ALLIED...

Wait for decision on liquor store begins

Closing statements for and against the proposed Lake Hāwea Super Liquor store are in, with a result from last month’s three-day hearing unlikely to come before Christmas.

Gather Christmas Market returns to Hāwea venue

Emma and Tim Mowat are in their third year organising the Gather Christmas Market. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Gather Christmas Market returns to Hāwea venue

The Gather Christmas Market will take place for the third year running, and this time at a new venue, Lake Hāwea.

From Tarras to Wānaka - the man of the land with a giant phone bill

Mr Anderson built his farming life from the ground up.

From Tarras to Wānaka - the man of the land with a giant phone bill

Tarras sheep farmer Peter Lyall "PL" Anderson, who has died aged 85, will be remembered as a rugby stalwart, a man of the land, a keen dog trialler and a family man.

$500k grant towards ‘modern, flexible’ hub approved

An artist’s impression of a community centre for Lake Hāwea to be built in the Longview...

$500k grant towards ‘modern, flexible’ hub approved

Lake Hāwea will have a new multi-purpose facility thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Central Lakes Trust.

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