Run on which skier died ‘not a reckless thing’
Skiing from the top of Mt Aspiring is considered challenging but it is not uncommon.
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Wearing her unicorn uniform
Wearing her unicorn uniform
Warm spring conditions attracted hundreds of young Wanaka people in fancy dress to the Treble Cone Ski Area’s closing day yesterday, including Nova Arnott (8) dressed as a unicorn.
Skier killed on Mt Aspiring
American man dies in skiing accident on Mt Aspiring
A 35-year-old American man has died on Mt Aspiring in a skiing accident.
Pupils preparing for challenging trip
Pupils preparing for challenging trip
A group of Mount Aspiring College pupils are preparing themselves for a trip of a lifetime to Nepal next year, which will include a trek to Everest base camp lying over 5000m above sea level.
Consent bid for 20 2-floor terrace houses
Consent bid for 20 2-floor terrace houses
Northlake Investments Ltd has applied to the Queenstown Lakes District Council for consent to build 20 two-storey, three-bedroom terrace houses on lots of between 155sqm and 355sqm.
Skifield closing as safety a ‘priority’
Skifield closing as safety a ‘priority’
Treble Cone has decided to stick to its plan of closing tomorrow, despite there being plenty of snow on the mountain.
South’s big airport poser
Up in the air: South’s big airport poser
The relocating of Queenstown Airport is an idea that continues to hover over the conversation about the future of air links to Central Otago and the Lakes District.
New date for jet-boat bylaw hearing
New date for jet-boat bylaw hearing
The hearing on the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s navigation safety bylaw will now be held on October 3 after it was postponed last week.
Interest in new motoring event already revving up
Interest in new motoring event already revving up
A new Easter event is on the way for Wanaka, this time on the ground rather than in the air.
Developer open to feedback
Developer open to feedback
The developer of a special housing area on the outskirts of Lake Hawea will look to the community for ideas on how to improve its "integration" with the existing township.
Air NZ only airline pushing for new airport in South
Air NZ only airline pushing for new airport in South
Air New Zealand appears to be flying solo on its suggestion for a new domestic and international airport somewhere in the South other than Queenstown.
Many in Glenorchy may be without power overnight
Several in Glenorchy may be without power overnight
At least 90 Glenorchy households may remain without power tonight as work continues to repair damage caused by Monday's snow storm.
Volunteers keep community beautiful
Volunteers keep community beautiful
An effort to clean up Albert Town included the removal of a 50kg car axle, which was collected and taken to the tip.
Sports festival provides chance to get involved
Sports festival provides chance to get involved
Hundreds of people of all ages converged on the Wanaka Recreation Centre yesterday for a fun day at the annual Festival of Sport and Recreation organised by the Upper Clutha Sports Community.
Circus workshop a parting gift
Circus workshop a parting gift
About 300 Mount Aspiring College pupils will get the opportunity to try their hand at learning circus tricks this November.
Laws criticises staff
Laws criticises staff
The ability of staff and management of the Otago Regional Council has come under fire from one of its own councillors.
TV producer backs enthusiasts
TV producer backs enthusiasts
Makers of a British television series about restoring old aircraft are climbing on board the "Bring Our Birds Home" (BOBH) project aiming to set up a museum in Wanaka featuring examples of all the...
Bid to make snow of national importance
Bid to make snow of national importance
More than 16 years after "lake snow" was first noticed in Lake Wanaka, Otago Regional Council staff are recommending research on the algae be regarded "as being of national importance".
Festival of Sport and Recreation returning
Festival of Sport and Recreation returning
Teams, balls, sticks, racquets, goals, you name it - it will be at the fifth annual Festival of Sport and Recreation held at the Wanaka Recreation Centre this Sunday.
Bullock Creek walkway finally opened
Bullock Creek walkway finally opened
More than 100 people turned out to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Bullock Creek Hatchery Spring walkway on Tuesday.