Tokanui shepherd wins Perfect Woman
Tokanui shepherd perfect woman
After two days of fierce competition, which included cooking a steak and flying a helicopter, the perfect woman for 2016 has been found.
Tim Miller
Sealing of road to be discussed
Sealing of road to be discussed
Ballantyne Rd will be on the agenda when the new Wanaka Community Board meets officially for the first time.
Campsites fill faster this year
Campsites fill faster this year
Space at camping grounds during Christmas and New Year in the Upper Clutha is being snapped up earlier as holidaymakers try to ensure they do not miss out.
Concern over goldfish risk
Goldfish concern
Outside help is being sought in the fight to keep goldfish from becoming established in the Clutha River.
Perfect Woman next step up from 'The Block NZ'
Perfect Woman next step up from 'The Block NZ'
Two television contestants will join more than 20 other competitors vying for the title of the perfect woman in Wanaka this weekend.
Board hopefuls awaiting special vote tally
Board hopefuls awaiting special vote tally
Two Wanaka Community Board candidates are still waiting on the final results from the local body election as special votes are counted.
Bike’vember pushes sustainable transport
Bike’vember pushes sustainable transport
Wanaka will host a month-long bike festival next month to encourage residents to ditch their cars and walk or bike instead.
Charge follows kanuka clearance
Charge follows kanuka clearance
A Wanaka landowner has been taken to court by the Queenstown Lakes District Council after a "significant amount" of native vegetation was cleared from a Mt Iron property earlier this year.
Seal unsafe road now, locals say
Seal unsafe road now, locals say
Ballantyne Rd residents want the condition of the road improved so accidents such as the one that killed a Luggate teenager are avoided.
No need to panic over arsenic levels: chemist
No need to panic over arsenic levels: chemist
High levels of arsenic found in the Hawea Flat Kindergarten's water supply are not a cause for concern yet, the chemist testing the water says.
Road concerns after teen dies in crash
Road's safety concerns raised after teenager dies in crash
The safety of Ballantyne Rd in Wanaka is being raised after a teenager was killed in an car accident on the road.
Arsenic in kindergarten's water supply
Arsenic in kindergarten's water supply
Levels of arsenic higher than the acceptable level for drinking water have been found in the Hawea Flat Kindergarten's supply.
Plane bought to meet surge in tourist demand
Plane bought to meet surge in tourist demand
Tourism in the Upper Clutha is booming and many businesses are taking advantage of the increase in visitor numbers and upgrading their operations.
Coastguards training on lake targeted by a laser
Coastguards training on lake targeted by a laser
Coastguards training on Lake Wanaka were the target of a laser strike earlier this week.
Much interest in new business centre
Much interest in new business centre
Work has started on a new commercial area in Wanaka, and prospective tenants are already showing interest in leasing space.
Historic stone wall spoiled
Historic stone wall spoiled
Greater awareness about historical sites is needed after a piece of Upper Clutha’s history was damaged near the Red Bridge at Luggate, an archaeologist says.
Festival shelved for year
Festival shelved for year
This year’s Wanakafest has been cancelled.
Advised 'Don’t go there'
Advised 'Don’t go there'
A former journalist says she was approached by mayoral candidate Lyal Cocks about a potential investigation into fellow candidate Jim Boult, but Mr Cocks says he was only seeking media advice.
Aged-care centre opened
Aged-care centre opened
After 10 years of planning, the Aspiring Enliven Care Centre has been officially opened.
Lindis decision appealed
Lindis decision appealed
Tarras farmers have appealed a decision by the regional council which would see the amount of water they could use from the Lindis River for irrigation significantly lowered.