'She's not in labour, get some sleep'
A Wānaka mother is calling for first-time mums to be taken seriously, as she recounts a horror birth one year on.
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Cardrona named NZ’s best ski resort
Cardrona named NZ’s best ski resort
Cardrona Alpine Resort has claimed the title of New Zealand’s Best Ski Resort at the 2025 World Ski Awards.
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Store would likely increase alcohol-related harm: HNZ
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Store would likely increase alcohol-related harm: HNZ
An already boozy Otago township should get a medical centre before it gets a liquor store, Health New Zealand says.
Milestone in battle against aquatic weed
Milestone in battle against aquatic weed
A more than 20-year campaign to reclaim Lake Wānaka from an invasive aquatic weed has reached a major victory, with 40km of shoreline now successfully cleared.
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Bottle store backer confident despite strong opposition
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Bottle store backer confident despite strong opposition
The Lake Hāwea of today is not going to be the same in 10 years’ time, the backer of a proposed liquor store told a hearing yesterday.
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Liquor store opposition will go to High Court: submitter
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Liquor store opposition will go to High Court: submitter
Opponents of a proposed Lake Hāwea liquor store say they will take the matter to the High Court if this week’s local licensing committee hearing does not go their way.
Trampers urged not to take route lightly
Trampers urged not to take route lightly
Stunningly beautiful yet treacherous — the popular Brewster Glacier near Haast is exploding in popularity. However, backcountry experts are warning trampers not to underestimate the dangers.
Metalwork sculptor spreads his wings
Metalwork sculptor spreads his wings
It was a steel kiwi taking flight with helium balloons last year that caught the attention of new followers and customers of metalwork artist Nicolas Lupacchino.
Epic mountain bike event making 2026 comeback
Epic mountain bike event making 2026 comeback
One of New Zealand’s most iconic mountain bike events, the Lake Hāwea Epic, returns next year after a five-year hiatus.
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.
'It’s a big worry for the natural environment'
'It’s a big worry for the natural environment'
Wānaka residents have launched a petition to resist freedom camping in their area, saying the authorities have done a backflip.
Central Otago — the heart of mountainbiking
Central Otago — the heart of mountainbiking
Perhaps you have not thought to yourself, "we need a book of the best mountain biking photography across New Zealand", but someone has.
$11.5k butter bid at food charity fundraiser
$11.5k butter bid at food charity fundraiser
Butter was on the menu at the Food for Love charity gala dinner, and a record bid of $11,500 worth.
‘An incredible journey’: Currie retires
‘An incredible journey’: Currie retires
After 16 years of competing at the highest level of endurance sport, New Zealand triathlete Braden Currie has officially announced his retirement from professional Ironman racing.
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.
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.
Serious paragliding accident near Wānaka
Serious paragliding accident near Wānaka
A person has been transported to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after a paragliding accident near Wānaka.
Proposed new Maccas site more to some people's taste
Proposed new Maccas site more to some people's taste
McDonald's latest Wānaka proposal is serving up split opinions - with some residents seeing it as a more palatable offer, and others concerned they will not get a say about it.
One in serious condition after car-bicycle crash
One in serious condition after car-bicycle crash
One person was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a collision between a car and bicycle on State Highway6 in the Gibbston Valley.
‘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.