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Jumpstarting car led to ‘freak’ accident
The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his own driveway had just finished jump-starting a visitor’s car for her.
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Community support of non-profit youth camp ‘awesome’
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Community support of non-profit youth camp ‘awesome’
After a non-profit youth camp found itself short of supplies, Upper Clutha residents came to the rescue.
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Hobby Lords coming to town
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Hobby Lords coming to town
The "nerd-dom" is blowing up — in Wānaka.
'Most lovely man imaginable': Wānaka man crushed by car named
'Most lovely man imaginable': Wānaka man crushed by car named
The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his driveway has been described as the “most genuine and lovely man imaginable”.
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Summer season ‘hasn’t showed signs of slowing’
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Summer season ‘hasn’t showed signs of slowing’
Wānaka retailers and accommodation providers are reporting a strong start to the summer season, visitor numbers and holiday spending tracking ahead of previous years.
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Doc land ‘invaded’ by illegal ticketed New Year’s Eve party
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Doc land ‘invaded’ by illegal ticketed New Year’s Eve party
A Wānaka woman says she was horrified to find human waste left behind after a ticketed New Year’s Eve party was illegally held on conservation land.
Man trapped under car in Wānaka 'elderly, lived alone'
Man trapped under car in Wānaka 'elderly, lived alone'
A man who died after becoming trapped under a vehicle in his driveway in Wānaka was elderly and living alone, the ODT has been told.
Person trapped under car after Wānaka crash dies
Person trapped under car after Wānaka crash dies
A person is dead after becoming trapped under a vehicle in central Wānaka this morning.
Wet weather no concern for rodeo-goers
Wet weather no concern for rodeo-goers
Gumboots and rain jackets were the uniform for the day among spectators at the Wānaka Rodeo yesterday.
Hundreds gather to usher in the new year
Hundreds gather to usher in the new year
Wānaka yet again proved it is the South Island’s place to be on New Year’s Eve, with crowds of all ages taking part in the celebrations.
Plans for second bottle store in Wānaka
'Good opportunity': Plans for second bottle store in Wānaka
The Cromwell company behind the contentious Hāwea Super Liquor store plans to open its second liquor store in Wānaka early this year.
Paraglider critically hurt in Wānaka crash
Paraglider critically hurt in Wānaka crash
A paraglider was critically injured in a crash near Mount Iron at Wānaka earlier this week.
Festival proves hit with locals and tourists alike
Festival proves hit with locals and tourists alike
Crowds of festival-goers from across the country and beyond have gathered in the Cardrona Valley to welcome in the new year and support their favourite artists.
Revolutionising cancer treatment
Revolutionising cancer treatment
When she was younger, Caroline Oliver’s father told her she should not go to university, as she would just end up getting married and having children.
New pub owners get locals’ support
New pub owners get locals’ support
In just two weeks, the new owners of the Luggate Hotel have changed the menu, opened the restaurant, hired staff and purchased a courtesy coach.
Racers hop, canter, trot to finish
Racers hop, canter, trot to finish
Crowds flocked to the Hāwea Picnic Races yesterday for events that featured more than just real-life horses.
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Festival-goers hit Wānaka for 15th Rhythm & Alps
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Festival-goers hit Wānaka for 15th Rhythm & Alps
The first group of campers have set up their tents at the Rhythm & Alps festival in the Cardrona Valley as Otago’s biggest New Year festival gets set to celebrate its 15th anniversary.
Keeping islands pest-free focus for holiday period
Keeping islands pest-free focus for holiday period
Boaties and lake-users are being asked to be extra vigilant when visiting the pest-free islands of Lake Wānaka this summer.
NZTA looking at fixes for bridge lights issue
NZTA looking at fixes for bridge lights issue
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is looking at technical solutions to address an issue at the Albert Town bridge.
Pizza Hut looks to join McDonald's at Wānaka's Three Parks
Pizza Hut looks to join McDonald's at Wānaka's Three Parks
Pizza Hut has confirmed it wants a slice of the fast-food action in Wānaka.