'Pretty scary': 4.3 quake jolts Lake Hāwea
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook Lake Hāwea early this morning, with locals describing a loud noise followed by a heavy jolt.
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Electric open home showcases green path
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Electric open home showcases green path
Wānaka’s Pierre Marasti has not paid for household energy in over five years and this weekend he is opening his home to show the benefits of solar power.
Mt Iron trail plan approved; bikes on the way
Mt Iron trail plan approved; bikes on the way
Mountainbikers are gearing up to return to Wānaka’s Mt Iron by the end of the year.
Charity mobilises to heat families
Charity mobilises to heat families
Community Link has launched its Cold Kids Campaign for 2026, with the charity forecasting significantly increased demand as cost-of-living challenges continue.
DIY roundabout weeders call for better solution
DIY roundabout weeders call for better solution
As Leigh Cohen drove past the weed-ridden roundabout at the base of Mt Iron on her daily commute, she had a choice.
New manager ‘honoured’ to lead community charity
New manager ‘honoured’ to lead community charity
A new general manager has been appointed at Food For Love.
Popular Hawea trail on track for $236K upgrade
Popular Hawea trail on track for $236K upgrade
A 17-year-old bike trail between Albert Town and Hawea is on track for an upgrade.
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Fears rising rates will force people out
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Fears rising rates will force people out
Families moved to Luggate because they were priced out of the Wānaka housing market - now a massive rates rise is threatening to force them out of their homes.
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Grape harvest under way after late start
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Grape harvest under way after late start
Wānaka's Indian summer has offered hope to winemakers with harvest under way after a difficult year in the vineyard.
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' flight emotional
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' flight emotional
A retired doctor on the verge of losing his vision was almost in tears before taking to the skies above Wānaka for an emotional flight in a fighter jet.
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Reprieve from rapid ice loss on Southern Alps glaciers
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Reprieve from rapid ice loss on Southern Alps glaciers
Late snow and miserable summer weather have delivered a reprieve from rapid ice loss on the Southern Alps glaciers.
Letting imaginations take flight
Letting imaginations take flight
Poor weather did little to deter the crowds flocking to Wānaka Airport for the three-day Warbirds Over Wānaka spectacle.
Poor weather fails to dampen airborne fun
Poor weather fails to dampen airborne fun
A weather-beaten Warbirds Over Wānaka concluded with a mass fly-past of vintage aircraft bringing the event to a stunning close.
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Emotional start to Warbirds for departing GM
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Emotional start to Warbirds for departing GM
Warbirds Over Wānaka got off to a flying start yesterday, with lightly overcast skies the perfect backdrop for a day of vintage aerobatics.
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Millionth attendee flying high
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Millionth attendee flying high
Warbirds Over Wānaka welcomed its 1 millionth guest on the opening day of this year’s event.
Fighters in flight for festivities
Fighters in flight for festivities
The crowd was wowed by all manner of flying craft on the first day of Warbirds Over Wānaka yesterday. Otago Daily Times illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery captured the action.
Input sought on speed limits
Input sought on speed limits
Wānaka residents are being asked for their views on a proposal to lower speed limits in the area.
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Community transport funding bid rejected
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Community transport funding bid rejected
The provision of community transport in Wānaka has suffered another setback.
Dr Dennis was a Wānaka legend
Dr Dennis was a Wānaka legend
The quintessential country doctor, Dennis Pezaro — or ‘‘Dr Dennis’’ to many — devoted decades to serving his beloved Wānaka community.
Warbirds welcome 1 millionth guest
Warbirds welcome 1 millionth guest
Warbirds Over Wānaka has welcomed its one millionth guest.