Blood tests now free in Wānaka
Blood tests now free in Wānaka
The government has made blood tests in Wānaka and Te Anau free, after months of advocating from the growing townships.
Olivia Caldwell
Blaze caused by fireworks
'Very dangerous': Residents use garden hoses to fight blaze caused by fireworks
Locals with garden hoses helped busy Wānaka fire crews last night.
Locals with hoses help douse Wānaka fire
Locals with hoses help douse Wānaka fire
Locals with garden hoses helped busy Wānaka fire crews last night.
From living on noodles to selling a $6m business
From living on noodles to selling a $6m business
Thirty years after visiting Wānaka on the cheap as a backpacker, Dave Brown is selling a business in the centre of town worth more than $6 million.
‘Gardening guru’ celebrates 20 years
‘Gardening guru’ celebrates 20 years
When Yvonne Laukens was deciding what career to embark on as a young woman back in the Netherlands, she wanted plants, gardens and agriculture.
Mohua returned to West Matukituki Valley
Mohua returned to West Matukituki Valley
With fewer than 5000 mohua (yellowhead) birds remaining, 50 have been returned to the West Matukituki Valley in Mt Aspiring National Park.
McDonald’s makes Three Parks bid
McDonald’s makes Three Parks bid
McDonald's has confirmed the chain has applied for another consent to build at Three Parks in Wānaka
McDonald’s has another go in resort town
McDonald’s has another go at opening restaurant in resort town
McDonald's is back for round two of its bid to build a 24-hour restaurant in Wānaka after the first attempt was rejected because of strong community opposition.
Lovin' it this time? Maccas in new bid
Lovin' it this time? Maccas in new bid for Wānaka restaurant
McDonald's is back for round two in Wānaka after strong community opposition scuppered its first bid to build a restaurant in the lakeside hotspot.
SUBSCRIBER
Historic hotel for sale amidst property boom
SUBSCRIBER
Historic hotel for sale amidst property boom
The Luggate Hotel is for sale and could go for up to $8 million.
SUBSCRIBER
Family crib ‘Wānaka of old’; set to top $7m
SUBSCRIBER
Family crib ‘Wānaka of old’; set to top $7m
A Wānaka family is preparing to say a bittersweet goodbye to a lakefront crib, which is expected to fetch more than $7 million when it goes to tender at the end of the month.
SUBSCRIBER
Alcohol views labelled outdated
SUBSCRIBER
Alcohol views labelled outdated
Opponents of the proposed Lake Hāwea Super Liquor store have rejected the owner’s "outdated thinking".
Mayor aims to ‘get ahead of growth’
Mayor aims to ‘get ahead of growth’
New Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover thrashed former mayor Glyn Lewers in the vote count by nearly 1000 votes.
Artist in residence to display works
Artist in residence to display works
Tauranga’s Shona Mackenzie will have her works on display next weekend for the popular Labour Weekend Art Exhibition.
Fortnightly walks offer a chance to talk
Fortnightly walks offer a chance to talk
In absence of a cancer support group, two women are getting together to offer an ear and fresh air.
SUBSCRIBER
From investigations to lowering police driving deaths
SUBSCRIBER
From investigations to lowering police driving deaths
Simon Richards only ever intended on being in the police force for five years, but in the three decades he lasted, he says both crime and New Zealand Police changed drastically.
SUBSCRIBER
Impressive physique takes sacrifice: bodybuilder
SUBSCRIBER
Impressive physique takes sacrifice: bodybuilder
Dayna Lawton speaks about the ups and downs of bodybuilding, literally when it comes to the scales.
SUBSCRIBER
Surprised by opposition to liquor store
SUBSCRIBER
Surprised by opposition to liquor store
The man proposing to build a Super Liquor in Hāwea says he is surprised about the pushback his plans have received.
Athlete to show doco on cancer journey
Athlete to show doco on cancer journey
Local physiotherapist and endurance athlete Helene Barron is inviting the community to a special screening of the powerful documentary Onwards.
Tulip grower plans to pass on the love
Tulip grower plans to pass on the love
Olivia Turner recalls her mother Deborah allocating a piece of the garden for her and one for her brother on most weekends on their farm in Riversdale.