Jets to race at Warbirds
Jets to race at Warbirds
Warbirds Over Wanaka is planning to run one of the fastest motor racing events in the world at its international airshow next Easter.
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Warbirds arrive at new roost
Warbirds arrive at new roost
Two more ''warbirds'' will call Wanaka home after landing at the town's airport last night.
Warbirds invitations go out
Warbirds invitations go out
The invitations have gone out to air forces around the world and now Warbirds Over Wanaka is awaiting the replies.
Warbirds launches initiatives aimed at people keen to try flying
Warbirds launches initiatives aimed at people keen to try flying
Warbirds Over Wanaka (Wow) has announced two initiatives for the Easter 2014 airshow to help find the next generation of Warbirds pilots.
Manager named
Manager named
Former Radio Wanaka owner Ed Taylor has been appointed general manager of Warbirds Over Wanaka.
Crowds flock to wine and food expo
Crowds flock to wine and food expo
Wine and food vendors did a roaring trade at Warbirds Over Wanaka during Easter weekend and many say they will be back for the 2012 show.
Warbirds airshow 'resounding success'
Warbirds airshow 'resounding success'
Organisers of this year's Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow have declared it a "resounding success", despite a slightly smaller crowd of about 65,000.
The comforts of home, away
The comforts of home, away
Camping can be really easy. You just put it on wheels, Gregor Richardson reports.
Wanaka well-primed for weekend of Warbirds
Wanaka well-primed for weekend of Warbirds
A big crowd, perfect weather and an appearance by All Blacks captain Richie McCaw thrilled organisers of yesterday's practice day for the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow, setting the scene for a huge weekend.
Police report a pleasant and mostly trouble-free start to school holidays
Police report a pleasant and mostly trouble-free start to school holidays
A spate of minor crashes and smashes and a few drink-driving incidents were reported to police over the weekend, as visitors flocked to Wanaka to enjoy Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow and the start of the school holidays.
Under attack! Airshow enthrals
Under attack! Airshow enthrals
Thousands of plane-spotting, camera-toting aviation enthusiasts spent many hours transfixed by action in the skies at the weekend as the Warbirds over Wanaka airshow went through its paces for the 14th time since 1988.
Top brass on the ground
Top brass on the ground
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has been no stranger to Warbirds Over Wanaka International Air Show since the show's inception in 1988.
Enthusiast's flight of a lifetime
Enthusiast's flight of a lifetime
Dunedin man Grahame Fox got a $3000 thrill of a lifetime when he took a flight in a P51-D Mustang at Warbirds Over Wanaka on Friday.
Two old hands to control air over Wanaka
Two old hands to control air over Wanaka
With their talk of directing, choreographing and conducting, one might have thought the air traffic controllers at this year's Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow were better suited to careers on the stage.
Veteran takes flight in his stride
Veteran takes flight in his stride
Returned New Zealand serviceman Mack Swinburn (93) has not had much to do with aeroplanes in his lifetime.
Helpers provide lift for airshow
Helpers provide lift for airshow
The Warbirds Volunteer Army of at least 400 people is about to swing into action, undertaking the many tasks that go towards making the huge event run smoothly, writes Marjorie Cook.
Boeing to make flying visit
Boeing to make flying visit
One of the world's largest commercial airliners, normally flown between New Zealand and London, will be making a side trip to Wanaka this Easter.
Warbirds, wheels to fascinate all
Warbirds, wheels to fascinate all
After many months of preparation, the Warbirds and Wheels attraction at Wanaka Airport will open its doors to the public for the first time today.
Wanaka's Skyhawk due November
Wanaka's Skyhawk due November
A Skyhawk jet is scheduled to arrive at Wanaka Airport on a truck in mid-November.
Air race flyover planned
Air race flyover planned
A planned air race for corporate high-flyers may bring up to 40 privately-owned jet aircraft to the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow next April and boost business links between China and New Zealand.