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$9 billion gold find near Tarras
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$9 billion gold find near Tarras
A gold discovery in Central Otago valued at more than $9 billion is being touted as the most significant in New Zealand in four decades.
Marjorie Cook
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Questions halt consent application
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Questions halt consent application
The developer who bought an Eely Point, Wānaka, property for $11.8 million last summer has successfully subdivided the site and is now seeking a non-notified 12-lot subdivision of the balance of...
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‘Think big’ airport leaves locals cold
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‘Think big’ airport leaves locals cold
Central Otago "think big"-style development stories set the ink on fire last year, but Christchurch International Airport’s (CIAL) proposed Tarras Airport is perhaps the most combustible story.
Three rescue operations in a day keep teams busy
Three rescue operations in a day keep teams busy
Search and rescue teams and helicopters were kept busy around Wānaka yesterday, working three operations to retrieve injured people from mountains, rivers and tracks.
Injured climber rescued from Mt Aspiring
Injured climber rescued from Mt Aspiring
An injured climber rescued from Mt Aspiring was one of three people brought to safety by Wānaka’s search and rescue teams.
'Not our job to bring your kid up': Wānaka police warn parents
'Not our job to bring your kid up': Wānaka police warn parents
School versus school fights, youth drinking and dangerous driving in Wānaka have prompted police to appeal to parents to not supply their children with alcohol if they're not there to supervise them.
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Following distances in crash being investigated
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Following distances in crash being investigated
Vehicles travelling too close to each other is being looked at as part of an investigation into a three-car pile-up outside Wānaka’s Lavender Farm tourist attraction, police say.
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McDonald’s resource consent put on hold
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McDonald’s resource consent put on hold
The resource consent application for Wānaka’s controversial McDonald’s restaurant was put on hold on November 30, at the request of the applicant, after a council planner requested more information.
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Warning for parents who let kids drink
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Warning for parents who let kids drink
Wānaka police say alcohol is playing an earlier and bigger part in festivities and they will not hesitate in prosecuting parents who let their children loose with liquor.
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Busker raises $800 for charity
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Busker raises $800 for charity
Wānaka brass band afficionado David Leslie had a grand old time blasting out Christmas carols on a euphonium at Wānaka’s New World Three Parks Supermarket yesterday.
Dry conditions contribute to prohibited fire season
Dry conditions contribute to prohibited fire season
Wānaka’s fire risk is now extreme and the Glendhu Bluffs has been moved into a prohibited fire season until further notice.
History pieced together
History pieced together
The past was a blast for Puzzling World employees in the 1970s and ’80s.
Solar-powered pool opens
Solar-powered pool opens
Hundreds of people turned up on Sunday to celebrate the long-awaited opening of Roxburgh’s new, $3million outdoor pool.
Coastguard is here to help
Coastguard is here to help
"We are ready." That’s the word from Wānaka’s water safety advocates as a convoy of holiday makers begin their annual pilgrimage to lakes Wānaka and Hāwea this weekend.
Site options released for proposed Wānaka performing arts centre
Site options released for proposed Wānaka performing arts centre
Wānaka Performing Arts and Culture Centre Trust spokesman Michael Sidey has released 10 site options the trust has been studying for its proposed $60million arts centre.
Locals fall for online tiny house scam
Locals fall for online tiny house scam
Social media fraud has raised its head in Wānaka, tricking several people into paying deposits for a tiny house.
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‘Disastrous’ wildfire risk warning
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‘Disastrous’ wildfire risk warning
Not enough is being done to reduce the risk of a "disastrous" wildfire spreading out of control on a Wānaka landmark, a report says.
Puzzling World 50th anniversary
Puzzling World 50th anniversary
Puzzling World's 50th anniversary celebration was held on Sunday, December 17.
Ready for rescue
Ready for rescue
Wanaka’s award-winning search and rescue specialist swift water/canyon team help police divers retrieve the body of climber Hamish Attenborough in this file photo taken last year.
'Immensely proud' at opening of new pool
'Immensely proud' at opening of new pool
Yesterday will be a day Roxburgh’s hardworking swimming pool advocate Sally Feinerman will never forget.