Crashes keep police busy
Vehicle crashes and a grenade disposal helped keep Wānaka police busy this week, Senior Sergeant Fiona Roberts says.
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New moves help win the competition
New moves help win the competition
Madeleine Disbrowe, 16, of Queenstown, and Lucas Ball, 16, of Nelson, were crowned the women and men’s FIS Australia New Zealand Cup Freeski Big Air champions on Monday at Cardrona Alpine Resort....
Call to submit on navigation bylaw
Call to submit on navigation bylaw
We’re particularly interested in hearing from the community on several important topics, including the use of communication devices on vessels, ski lane locations, vessel identification and...
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Wait for surgery ‘absolute nightmare’
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Wait for surgery ‘absolute nightmare’
Nearly 12 months after a bad fall nearly claimed his life, a Lake Hāwea resident is still waiting on the surgery that would literally piece him back together.
'This disgusting man': Wānaka sex offender named
'This disgusting man': Wānaka sex offender named
A Wānaka man masturbated as he drove after indecently assaulting a teenaged girl in his car, a court has heard.
Protesters echo health concerns
Protesters echo health concerns
The people of Dunedin were not alone when they took to the streets calling out the government’s backtrack on the city’s hospital on Saturday.
Photos: no ordinary protest crowd
Photos: no ordinary protest crowd
Students, grandparents, doctors, farmers — protesters from all walks of life took to central Dunedin on Saturday.
‘A natural on skis’
‘A natural on skis’
Extreme mountain athlete Eva Small, 14, of Lake Hāwea, has been following in her parents’ ski and bike tracks since she was a toddler.
Avalanche rescue praised
Avalanche rescue praised
The "very efficient and very professional" rescue of the skier caught up in Monday’s avalanche highlighted the importance of experience when venturing into the back country, a Wānaka tour operator...
Cardrona innovator honoured
Cardrona innovator honoured
For Mary Lee, her recognition in the King’s Birthday Honours rekindled memories of decades spent transforming the Cardrona Valley into the snowsports hub it is today.
MSC urges ‘extreme caution’ due to avalanche risk
MSC urges ‘extreme caution’ due to avalanche risk
"Unseasonal" weather and serious avalanche incidents have led the NZ Mountain Safety Council to encourage "extreme caution" for those heading into Southern Lakes back country this weekend.
Rain pushes lake level up 2m
Rain pushes lake level up 2m
Heavy rain in the headwaters has resulted in Lake Wānaka’s level rising nearly 2m in the past few weeks.
PSO sells rest-home; others still on market
PSO sells rest-home; others still on market
Presbyterian Support Otago has sold one of its Wanaka rest-homes, Aspiring Enliven in Cardrona Valley Rd, to its neighbour and joint venture partner, Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village.
Social housing charity looks to expand
Social housing charity looks to expand
A charity specialising in co-housing for the elderly hopes Wānaka will embrace their attempt to expand into the town.
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Council, skate club disagree on costs
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Council, skate club disagree on costs
Installing lighting at a popular Wānaka skatepark would cost $300,000 with no guarantee of funding, council planners say.
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‘Shovelling like crazy’ in avalanche rescue
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‘Shovelling like crazy’ in avalanche rescue
A skier trapped a metre under an avalanche managed to clear an air pocket around their face to breathe while rescuers were "shovelling like crazy" to get them out.
Wānaka businesses seriously damaged in blaze
Wānaka businesses seriously damaged in blaze
Police are investigating after two Wānaka businesses were seriously damaged in a blaze that started in a wheelie bin on Sunday evening.
Avalanche near Treble Cone sends rescuers scrambling
Avalanche near Treble Cone sends rescuers scrambling
Emergency services, including rescue helicopters, were called to Treble Cone ski field following a major avalanche this morning.
Skip fire that spread to building 'suspicious'
Skip fire that spread to building 'suspicious'
A suspicious rubbish skip and building fire at Pembroke Mall in Wānaka will be investigated, a Fire and Emergency communications shift manager says.
Bid to restrict alcohol sales at festival fails
Bid to restrict alcohol sales at festival fails
The organiser behind Rhythm & Alps is "relieved" an attempt to restrict alcohol sales at the New Year’s festival has failed.