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No arrests have been made yet in relation to a home invasion-style incident in Wanaka last week, but some possible suspects have been identified, police said yesterday.

Some of New Zealand's best musical acts performed to a well-behaved, sold-out crowd at the Rippon Music Festival on Saturday.

Kate Jerram, of Lake Hawea, celebrated with the winners' trophy as captain of the "town" team in the annual Waitangi weekend Hawea Town v Country Challenge yesterday, while "country" captain and event co-organiser Ray O'Brien, of Hawea Flat, and fellow co-organiser Colleen Carr, of Lake Hawea, look on.

Four former Mount Aspiring College pupils who make up electro-punk band Colour Classic are more nervous about taking to the stage in front of some of the biggest names in New Zealand music than performing for the more than 4000-strong crowd at today's Rippon Music Festival in Wanaka.

Organisers of tomorrow's sold-out Rippon Music Festival are prepared for all weather contingencies.

Just weeks after its installation, Wanaka's new CCTV system has already proved a valuable tool in police investigations and has even led to some arrests, Wanaka police chief Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell says.

There are many Coast to Coast greats - and Wanaka physiotherapist Ginny Rutledge is one of them.

Aviation entrepreneur Sir Tim Wallis and Queenstown Lakes Mayor Vanessa van Uden separate the ribbon ends at the official opening of the Warbirds and Wheels visitor attraction at Wanaka Airport last night.

Rock pillars installed at the entrances to the Cardrona village to define its boundaries and alert motorists of speed zone thresholds are not finding favour with everyone.

Thousands of people gathered in Christchurch this afternoon to demand "urgent change to restore democracy'' over continued concerns about the Christchurch City Council and its controversial chief executive Tony Marryatt.

Frenchman Laurent Vidal said his second consecutive victory in the Contact Cup sprint race in Wanaka last night was especially sweet after beating two New Zealanders for the top spot on the podium, some small redemption for this year's Rugby World Cup final loss.

Campers at Glendhu Bay Lakeside Holiday Park beside Lake Wanaka have been granted an "interim" exemption from district-wide camping ground rules, which prevent vans being stored on site when not in use.

Proposed mega-developments to enhance the journey between two of New Zealand's most popular visitor attractions has opponents warning that life in a precious World Heritage Area and national parks will suffer.

Police are keeping a close eye on motorists on Cardrona Valley Rd after receiving a complaint about speeding vehicles from a roadworks contractor operating in the area.

Controversy, an international field and a thrilling finish featured in the running of the 78th Ness Cup handicap mile at the Caledonian Ground last night.

The Wanaka Rowing Club is firming up plans to build its clubrooms at Eely Point, after the Wanaka Community Board gave its full support to the proposal this week.

It has been an unsettled start to the year for Alexandra teacher and first-time Coast to Coast athlete Emily Chamberlain, as she prepares to fulfil a childhood dream.