Lovestruck skier chooses girl over races
Lovestruck skier chooses girl over races
The great South American cross-country skiing showdown fizzled yesterday after Cesar Baena (22), of Venezuela, was diverted from his task by a Kiwi woman.
Marjorie Cook
Winter Games: Koons misses Olympic qualification by a whisker
Winter Games: Koons misses Olympic qualification by a whisker
New Zealand cross-country skier Ben Koons (23) narrowly missed qualifying for the Winter Olympics yesterday by less than 0.5 of a FIS point, after finishing in the top 20 men in the 10km freestyle race at the Snow Farm yesterday.
For sale: Sir Tim's WW2 Hurricane on market
For sale: Sir Tim's WW2 Hurricane on market
Sir Tim Wallis's Hawker Hurricane is for sale.
Winter Games: Canadian juggernaut dominates cross-country
Winter Games: Canadian juggernaut dominates cross-country
Canada showed it was the powerhouse of cross-country skiing as it dominated the Winter Games podium again yesterday.
Winter Games: Baena bring tropical passion to wintry Otago slopes
Winter Games: Baena bring tropical passion to wintry Otago slopes
Venezuelan skier Cesar Baena is so keen to compete at the Winter Olympics he has devoted the past five years to his ambition.
Winter Games: Canadians classy; Koons meets mark
Winter Games: Canadians classy; Koons meets mark
Canadian athletes dominated the Winter Games cross-country skiing races at the Snow Farm yesterday but New Zealand supporters still had plenty to cheer about as Ben Koons met the Olympic qualifying standard for the second week in a row.
Skiing: Colds keep Kiwis out of cross-country
Skiing: Colds keep Kiwis out of cross-country
Several entrants did not make the start line at the Winter Games women's 10km cross-country ski race yesterday, with some sick and others losing track of the time.
Landowners criticise flood action stalemate
Landowners criticise flood action stalemate
The Otago Regional Council this year announced a budget blowout on the stalled $250,000 Stoney Creek flood protection scheme. Landowners Eric and Owen Hopgood say it could have been finished years ago, if the ORC had been willing. Marjorie Cook reports.
Winter Games: Brothers bond to form top team
Winter Games: Brothers bond to form top team
Canada's McKeever brothers have been at the heart of their nation's cross-country skiing since they were children, in both adaptive and able-bodied competitions.
Tourism operators bag awards
Tourism operators bag awards
A posse of Wanaka tourism outfits are celebrating a haul of industry awards this week.
$3000 boost for St John
$3000 boost for St John
Wanaka St John's fundraising campaign to buy a four-wheel-drive ambulance received a boost this week with a donation of $3000 from the organisers of "The Best Of The Best" show.
Winter Games: Eyes of world on South
Winter Games: Eyes of world on South
The launch of the inaugural Winter Games NZ in Queenstown this afternoon signals the start of 10 days of international scrutiny for Otago's snowsports industry.
Snowboarding: Kass charged over trail stunt
Snowboarding: Kass charged over trail stunt
Wanaka police confirmed yesterday American snowboarder Danny Kass has been charged with endangering public safety after an incident this week at the Cardrona skifield.
Retailers question road closures
Retailers question road closures
Several Wanaka businesses have been simmering with discontent for some time over proposed road closures for community events, forcing Wanaka Community Board chairman Lyal Cocks to step in to ensure further consultation takes place.
Car parks petition fails to sway board
Car parks petition fails to sway board
A petition has failed to convince the Wanaka Community Board it should reverse its decision last month to introduce more time-restricted parking in the town centre.
Race closures approved
Race closures approved
Reservations were expressed yesterday about a proposed urban downhill mountain bike race in Wanaka but the town's community board has approved a road closure so the event can take place.
Skiing: Swedes bringing big guns to Games
Skiing: Swedes bringing big guns to Games
The blue and gold flag of Sweden may be fluttering from the Winter Games' podium on Coronet Peak after the alpine ski races next week if the Swedish national alpine ski racing team gets its way.
Telephone lines cut
Telephone lines cut
A telephone connection box was damaged on Saturday night, cutting off phones to several homes in the Rippon Lea for a short time.
Battle for house at Roys Peninsula
Battle for house at Roys Peninsula
A long-running battle over the right to build a house on Roys Peninsula near Wanaka will be scrutinised again by the Environment Court this month.
Location scout confirms film shoot on Pisa Range
Location scout confirms film shoot on Pisa Range
A British filmmaker will begin to shoot footage on Pisa Range soon for his upcoming film Ice, location scout David Walker, of Auckland, confirmed yesterday.