Church cool on cathedral plan
Church cool on cathedral plan
The Anglican Church is prepared to consider a proposal to save earthquake-damaged Christchurch Cathedral, but says a core concept of the plan has already been looked at and rejected.
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Cottage sold to bidders
Cottage sold to bidders
One of Wanaka's oldest cottages on a prime lakefront site has sold for an undisclosed sum after being passed in at auction last weekend.
Meadowstone village allowed
Meadowstone village allowed
The Environment Court has approved a controversial retirement village in Meadowstone, Wanaka, overturning a Queenstown Lakes District Council decision refusing consent for the development.
In season: Aubergine
In season: Aubergine
For many of us, the aubergine or eggplant (as some may know it) seems a little bit confusing and maybe even a little intimidating. Chef Alison Lambert says once you start to cook with it and enjoy the many dishes you can make from the one vegetable, you will be converted.
$25,000 raised for Japan disaster relief
$25,000 raised for Japan disaster relief
Fresh from running the length of Japan, Jup Brown, of Wanaka, is looking ahead to his next challenge - competing in the world's highest ultra-marathon next month.
Festival a buzz for audiences
Festival a buzz for audiences
Audiences at this year's New Zealand Mountain Film Festival have been "buzzing" with excitement at the thrills, spills and adrenaline-inducing action on-screen in Wanaka and Queenstown during the past few days.
Skiers banned for two years
Skiers banned for two years
Two international visitors living in Wanaka for the winter have had their ski season cut short after being the first people this year to be trespassed from all the region's skifields.
Police station site appeal
Police station site appeal
An Environment Court appeal has been lodged against the siting of the proposed new Wanaka police station.
Lakefront cottage fails to sell
Lakefront cottage fails to sell
A lakefront cottage in Wanaka failed to reach its reserve price at auction on Saturday, despite indications it would fetch a hefty sum after a similar property in the same street sold for more than a million dollars in April.
Pride, guts not lacking in Highlanders
Pride, guts not lacking in Highlanders
'‘Would've, could've, should've'', ''Close, but no cigar'' - both of these phrases are clichés which are heavily overused, yet they are accurate descriptions when it comes to defining the Highlanders' campaigns of 2011 and now 2012.
Joseph's men exit with heads held high
Joseph's men exit with heads held high
The Highlanders have gone down to the Reds 19-13 in the final game of their 2012 Super Rugby campaign.
Former school sale fails
Former school sale fails
A conditional offer on two blocks of land and buildings at the former Wanaka Primary School has fallen through, a Ministry of Education spokesman says.
Knight typescript an unusual document
Knight typescript an unusual document
I have been shown an extraordinary artefact of New Zealand's art historical and theoretical discourse.
Opinions voiced at mini-golf hearing
Opinions voiced at mini-golf hearing
Several Wanaka residents spoke out at a hearing yesterday against a proposed mini-golf development on reserve land.
Long shot but playoffs still a possibility
Long shot but playoffs still a possibility
It's a long shot, but the Highlanders still have a chance to the top six of the 2012 Super 15.
In no hurry for a change
In no hurry for a change
Wanaka man Scottie Little (40) has clocked up 23 seasons as a staff member at Cardrona Alpine Resort and has no immediate intention of giving up his "dream job" as a lift supervisor and health and safety representative.
Athletics: Balchin made to work for repeat win
Athletics: Balchin made to work for repeat win
Defending champion Daniel Balchin (New Brighton Olympic) retained the Edmond Cup individual title in arguably the closest finish in the 105-year history of the event.
Wanaka climber 'back in the hot seat'
Wanaka climber 'back in the hot seat'
A milestone summit of the world's eighth-highest mountain last month put Wanaka climber Guy Cotter "back in the hot seat" and has reaffirmed his love for extreme alpine environments after years of injury-induced downtime. He talks to Lucy Ibbotson.
Highlanders fall short against clinical Chiefs
Highlanders fall short against clinical Chiefs
The Highlanders' playoff hopes have taken a serious blow following a 27-21 loss to the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Access considered worse with change
Access considered worse with change
While development opportunities for landowners within the North Three Parks plan change area would be beneficial, access constraints for some were illogical in the context of the zoning proposed, a hearing in Wanaka heard yesterday.