Dougal Thorburn turned on the pace and broke the field up early to set up a thrilling victory in the Otago cross-country championships at Waikouaiti on Saturday.
An Upper Clutha baby born with a rare condition has had a tough start to life, enduring three major operations in her first three months. Lucy Ibbotson checks Matilda's progress.
A strikingly similar build-up has Dougal Thorburn (Ariki) well poised to win his second consecutive Otago cross-country title at the Waikouaiti racecourse today.
A lack of snow in Wanaka may have helped boost numbers at the ninth annual New Zealand Mountain Film Festival, which finished last night, festival director Mark Sedon said.
An Auckland company is proposing a $3 million commercial development for Cardrona, which would include a general store, fuel pumps, a cafe and accommodation.
While world records remained just out of reach, competitors in Saturday's dyno wall-climbing competition in Wanaka leapt and lunged their way to some impressive distances.
A car breakdown enraged a Wanaka man so much at the weekend he torched it rather than have to pay for its repair, police say.
A resource consent hearing seeking permission to construct a non-complying three-storey residential building in Russell St, Wanaka, was adjourned by independent commissioners Denis Nugent and Christine Kelly in Wanaka last week.
About 40 people attended two public forums in Wanaka this week aimed at boosting the district's economic success.
Climber Greg Child's first hobby was collecting snakes. Then he was bitten by a deadly tiger snake and took up climbing instead. The guest speaker at the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival in Wanaka talks to Lucy Ibbotson.
The CCTV cameras which will appear in central Wanaka later this year should provide an effective investigative tool while also helping to prevent crime and promote public safety, Sergeant Aaron Nicholson says.
Snow Park celebrated one of its biggest opening days in its 10-year history yesterday as hundreds of snowboarders and skiers jumped at the opportunity to hit the slopes after a delayed start to the season.
Wanaka's Connexions bus company will continue its operations today and retain local ownership after the confirmed sale of the business, ending fears the service would be lost to the community and up to 15 staff made redundant.
A Wanaka sports facility steering group was established at a meeting of the Queenstown Lakes District Council this week.
Award-winning Central Otago high-country property Bendigo Station is undergoing a major restructuring and looking for equity partners to invest in new developments on the property.
A recovery team will re-enter Pike River Coal mine today after making good progress yesterday.
The business end of Prime Minister John Key's visit to India got under way yesterday when he held formal talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
A Wanaka holiday home-owner remains resolute in his fight to stop Wanaka Rowing Club facilities being built in front of his property, despite a large majority of public submissions supporting the proposal.
All may not be lost for Wanaka-based coach operator Connexions, following confirmation this week a deal is being negotiated to sell its assets to another Wanaka company, enabling the shuttle services to continue to operate.
Pre-race advice and making the most of his opportunities were the key components in Daniel Balchin (Caversham) winning the Edmond Cup steeplechase at Wingatui on Saturday.
