Wānaka teen in BMW clocked at twice the speed limit
A teenage BMW driver from Wānaka who fled police at speed on an Otago highway said he was responding to a family emergency.
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Third river surveyed in drift-diving study
Third river surveyed in drift-diving study
Otago Fish & Game has wrapped up its drift-diving programme helping to monitor fish populations in high-country fisheries for the 2024-25 season.
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Public health officials called ‘muppets’
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Public health officials called ‘muppets’
Anti-McDonald's rhetoric from health officials around the proposed build in Wānaka was the catalyst for the government to censor health officials across the board this week.
Celebration popular for milestone
Celebration popular for milestone
When asked what his biggest achievement has been in his 100 years, Henry Thayer says "I don’t know that I have got anything in particular".
Calls for central hospital
Calls for central hospital
A recent proposal to build a Queenstown regional hospital has split opinions in and around Wānaka as a result of perceived healthcare inequalities in the region, but that is not stopping Queenstown...
QLDC promising wastewater investments
QLDC promising wastewater investments
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is promising wastewater investments while urging more education as lake water quality declines.
Caterer aiming to nourish the village
Caterer aiming to nourish the village
When it comes to honest feedback, there is none more truthful than grandparents, and that is what caterer Olivia Nicol has found out since cooking for residents of Aspiring Village.
St John call to prospective volunteers
St John call to prospective volunteers
The Wānaka community is in need of St John ambulance volunteers, and those with the time to be part of a local "caring callers" group.
Lake Hāwea Station opens for fundraiser
Lake Hāwea Station opens for fundraiser
Lake Hāwea Station is opening its doors and the farm gates next week to help raise money for breast cancer.
Youth, infrastructure in community given boost
Youth, infrastructure in community given boost
COSY Homes Charitable Trust, the Dunedin Civic Orchestra and Wānaka’s Kahu Youth were the recipients of the largest amount of funding awarded by the Otago Community Trust in its first round of...
Families struggling to make ends meet
Families struggling to make ends meet
Financial issues are on the rise in Wānaka as families struggle to make ends meet and some reportedly have to live in campgrounds.
Charity golf tournament raises record amount
Charity golf tournament raises record amount
The Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust raised $45,000 as the recipients of the annual Wānaka Golf Club’s charity golf tournament last weekend.
Sadowski-Synnott feeling her age but focused
Sadowski-Synnott feeling her age but focused
As she heads into her fifth Park and Pipe World Championships, Wānaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott admits she's feeling her age.
Track network satisfaction ‘generally high’
Track network satisfaction ‘generally high’
"Less doggie doo and more signage," are requests from locals using the tracks around Wānaka.
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New owner reveals plan for Hāwea church
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New owner reveals plan for Hāwea church
After a listing that attracted 11,000 views, a Queenstown buyer is the new owner of the picturesque St Ninian’s Presbyterian Church in Hāwea Flat.
Mother, daughter festival guests
Mother, daughter festival guests
A special bonding experience awaits a mother and daughter at one of Wanaka’s largest festivals.
Wildfire risk prompts closure of Mt Iron reserve
Wildfire risk prompts closure of Mt Iron reserve
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will close Mount Iron Reserve in Wānaka from noon on Sunday until 6am on Monday due to extreme risk of wildfire.
Food, dance, music and colour to launch festival
Food, dance, music and colour to launch festival
Ethnic communities from Wānaka and Queenstown are excited to showcase their cultural diversity at this year’s Wānaka Festival of Colour.
Another day, another podium for Robinson
Another day, another podium for Robinson
Alice Robinson has continued her exceptional podium streak, claiming her career 17th and seventh consecutive Giant Slalom World Cup podium.
Slow fashion feature of show
Slow fashion feature of show
Local designers are coming together to display their finest and most durable outfits at the top sustainable fashion event of the year.