'Out of their depth': Wānaka searches linked to social media
Wānaka searchers are responding to more avoidable accidents as unprepared people venture deeper into the back country, lured partly by the influence of social media and websites.
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Dual pricing tackles fast fashion
Dual pricing tackles fast fashion
A fashion collaborative has set out to challenge the harm caused by fast fashion by making environmentally friendly clothing in New Zealand — with a catch.
Unit lacks support for emergency births
Unit lacks support for emergency births
A Wānaka maternity unit is solving only part of the problem as a health report finds the service is still falling short for mothers when birth complications arise.
Artist has found her perfect world
Artist has found her perfect world
Mother of two and fulltime artist Jane Shriffer is "living the dream", finally.
Group set on celebrating town’s cultures
Group set on celebrating town’s cultures
Hāwea locals are determined to bring together the town’s multicultural community despite difficulties in outreach.
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Call for better psych services amid mental health 'crisis'
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Call for better psych services amid mental health 'crisis'
Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board members are calling for better services to end the "tragic" mental health crisis in the region, as suicide rates increase.
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‘Town of two halves’ - Who does Luggate belong to?
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‘Town of two halves’ - Who does Luggate belong to?
Luggate residents are riddled with confusion as the town continues to be split between Cromwell and Wānaka.
Speech inspired by life
Speech inspired by life
A Wānaka student was one of six finalists for national race unity speech awards held in Auckland on May 3 and 4.
Wānaka athletes claim top awards
Wānaka athletes claim top awards
Wānaka athletes stood out at the 2025 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards held in Wānaka last week.
Powerlifting record holder to take part in nationals
Powerlifting record holder to take part in nationals
At just 20, Wānaka local Romy Guichard holds the national and Oceania powerlifting records and this month she is going for the New Zealand championship title.
Pair safe and dry after Lake Wānaka capsizing
Pair safe and dry after Lake Wānaka capsizing
Two people have been accounted for after a sailboat capsized in Lake Wānaka.
Club on a roll for jubilee match
Club on a roll for jubilee match
The stage is set for the Upper Clutha Rugby team’s 125th celebrations.
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Tiny home embodies ‘bigger vision’ for way of living
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Tiny home embodies ‘bigger vision’ for way of living
Carlee Moulton has been used to living in tight spaces while working on super yachts.
Ideas for asset fund sought
Ideas for asset fund sought
The Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board is calling for bold ideas from the community on how to spend over $4 million in asset funds.
Night rabbit control shoots to be conducted at reserve
Night rabbit control shoots to be conducted at reserve
Users of Wanaka’s popular Mount Iron Reserve will be warned to keep clear to allow for a controlled rabbit control operation this month and next.
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Calls for abortion funding
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Calls for abortion funding
Women in Wānaka continue to face inequalities when accessing abortions and they are urging health organisations to call for more funding.
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'Water attracts children': Drowning fears over unfenced ponds
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'Water attracts children': Drowning fears over unfenced ponds
Locals fear a tragedy is waiting to happen in stormwater basins that are part of a new residential development, while the council denies any risk.
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Wānaka retirement village homes a snip at $4.5m
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$4.5m pricetag for homes in Wānaka retirement village
Homes in Northlake’s newest retirement village will cost up to $4.5 million and it is hoped owners from across the country will be attracted.
Lake Hawea brigade set for tall order in Auckland
Lake Hawea brigade set for tall order in Auckland
The Lake Hawea Volunteer Fire Brigade will send a contingent of nine members to the annual Firefighter Skytower Challenge fundraiser in Auckland this month.
Artist, nature lover lands in perfect spot
Artist, nature lover lands in perfect spot
When Sally-Mae Hudson moved to Lake Hawea four years ago she had no idea that her two loves — the great outdoors and art — would go hand in hand here in paradise.