Person trapped under car after Wānaka crash dies
A person is dead after becoming trapped under a vehicle in central Wānaka this morning.
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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.
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Drug testing to return to Rhythm & Alps
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Drug testing to return to Rhythm & Alps
Drug testing units will return to next week’s Rhythm & Alps festival in the Cardrona Valley.
Key Cardrona figure farewelled
Key Cardrona figure farewelled
The late John Lee, a pivotal figure in the development of the Upper Clutha district through development of the Cardrona Alpine Resort, Cardrona Hotel and Snow Farm cross-country skiing facility, has been farewelled.
Picnic races stalwart to hand over reins
Picnic races stalwart to hand over reins
After 57 years as a volunteer at the Hawea Picnic Races, 80-year-old Judy Muir jokes her parents might not have approved of this achievement.
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Town’s house prices rise 225% in decade
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Town’s house prices rise 225% in decade
House prices have skyrocketed more than 200% in a quiet Otago town that "people used to look down on" but residents enjoying the good life are not tempted to cash in.
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Golf club gets board backing for new facility
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Golf club gets board backing for new facility
A Wānaka golf club is taking the first swing at improving its historic clubhouse after a 38-year need for upgraded premises.
Calendar to star Lim in 2027
Calendar to star Lim in 2027
Spoiler alert: Nadia Lim does not feature in her 2026 nude sunflower calendar, but she might be in the next.
Albert Town properties rocket in value
Albert Town properties rocket in value
"If you bought in Albert Town a decade ago, you've basically won the property lotto."