New-look Rams chase third consecutive title
The Upper Clutha Rams rugby team is gearing up for a tough season in preparation for a defence of their back-to-back titles in the Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition.
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Penguin statues draw attention to hoiho plight
Penguin statues draw attention to hoiho plight
An endangered penguin has been spotted outside Puzzling World in Wānaka.
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Airshow using contingency funds due to cost pressure
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Airshow using contingency funds due to cost pressure
Wānaka's flagship airshow is pushing ahead with a financial safety net in place, as organisers move to shield aircraft owners from rising costs amid the fuel crisis.
Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back
Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back
The ‘‘intimate’’ community vibe at Ripe is what keeps people coming back each year, the wine and food festival director says.
New Warbirds GM experienced events planner with passion for region
New Warbirds GM experienced events planner with passion for region
A new general manager is inbound for Warbirds Over Wānaka.
Airport’s future due to be decided
Airport’s future due to be decided
Wānaka Airport could become a general aviation hub with domestic routes to Christchurch or Wellington, or both.
Decision on airport’s future due to be made today
Decision on airport’s future due to be made today
A decision on the future of the Wānaka Airport is scheduled to land today.
Album ‘full-circle’ moment for artist
Album ‘full-circle’ moment for artist
Singer-songwriter Anna Van Riel has "re-emerged" into adult music with a new album following a lengthy career in children’s music.
Judges can spot a good merino sheep
Judges can spot a good merino sheep
He might have once sold a ram for $100,000, but high prices were not the highlight in Pete Wallace’s merino stud breeding career.
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Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study
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Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study
From selling plums at the market to studying markets, a former Mount Aspiring College student has received a huge boost in the form of scholarship from a national foundation.
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Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds
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Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds
Jack Stewart and his 2-year-old Jack Russell named Fred took out the Jack Russell race at this year’s Wanaka A&P Show.
Trust on track with wellbeing of community
Trust on track with wellbeing of community
A new ‘‘intentionally rough’’ public track is under construction at Hawea.
Stormwater solution for Rockabilly
Stormwater solution for Rockabilly
The community now has to pay for stormwater issues at a problematic gully in Wānaka, the community board chairman says.
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Pet parade at show a family affair
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Pet parade at show a family affair
For longtime local Judy Young, the Wanaka A&P Show is about more than tradition — it is a family affair.
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
International livestock judge P.J. Budler says at Wānaka the scenery is unparalleled and the livestock is "world class".
Kids’ book details young adventures
Kids’ book details young adventures
A new Kiwiana children’s book delves into childhood memories of summers in Otaki throughout the 1970s and 80s.
‘Remarkable’ cooler summer affects income
‘Remarkable’ cooler summer affects income
Below-average temperatures during Wānaka’s summer season were ‘‘quite remarkable’’, a meteorologist says.
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New attractions, old classics at upcoming A&P show
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New attractions, old classics at upcoming A&P show
Set up for one of New Zealand’s most popular agricultural events has begun — and organisers say this could be the best show yet if the weather plays ball.
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Bye bye to free parking in central Wānaka
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No more free parking in central Wānaka
Parking in the heart of Wānaka will soon come with a price, but community board chairman Simon Telfer says there has never been ‘‘free parking’’ in the resort town.
Novel honey stall proves a welcome call
Novel honey stall proves a welcome call
You can’t make a call, but maybe you can make some breakfast.