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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal
He has never been to Spain, does not speak the language and has never seen La Roja, the Spain national football team, play live before.
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‘Sooner the better’ for new bus service: deputy mayor
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‘Sooner the better’ for new bus service: deputy mayor
A district councillor feels sooner is better to to introduce public transport services to the Upper Clutha, but a full service of eight trips a day may not be available for more than a decade.
One dead in crash on Crown Range Road
One dead in crash on Crown Range Road
The Crown Range Road has reopened this evening after a person was killed in a crash involving a bus and a car this morning.
Vision hailed as Treble Cone skifield marks 50 years
Vision hailed as Treble Cone skifield marks 50 years
Treble Cone skifield’s 50th anniversary has been marked by the Upper Clutha History Society.
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Snowfall relief for ski field operators
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Snowfall relief for ski field operators
Wānaka’s skifield operators and users were able to breathe a sigh of relief last week, as snow arrived just in time for the school holidays.
Women’s backcountry series to launch
Women’s backcountry series to launch
A Wānaka adventure guide company is encouraging women to reach new heights this winter through a series of courses, events and trips.
Scout leader moving on
Scout leader moving on
A beloved scouts leader will step down after over two decades of service.
Free access to facilities
Free access to facilities
Queenstown Lakes District Council has launched the 2026 Get Active Community Grant to improve access to its recreation facilities.
Council hands out $461,000 in grants
Council hands out $461,000 in grants
Queenstown Lakes District Council has awarded $461,000 in funding to community groups, project and events in its latest round.
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Michelin drives tourists to town
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Michelin drives tourists to town
Wānaka’s scenery has long been a drawcard for visitors, but its food scene is spicing up its appeal, Ruairi O’Shea writes.
National’s stall for election laid out
National’s stall for election laid out
It was great to have Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in town to meet locals and see some of the great things going on around Wānaka.
Upper Clutha secure White Horse Cup
Upper Clutha secure White Horse Cup
The prized White Horse Cup is secure in the Upper Clutha clubrooms for another year after they comprehensively dealt to unbeaten Cromwell 37-7 in appalling conditions in Wānaka on Saturday.
WAI Wānaka launches studentship
WAI Wānaka launches studentship
WAI Wānaka has launched a new studentship programme to support emerging researchers to protect and enhance freshwater health.
Fishery sleuths unravel mystery
Fishery sleuths unravel mystery
The origin of Wānaka’s Chinook salmon has puzzled experts for decades, but years of detective work have begun to spawn results.
'Vegas in the Valley': Speed-weddings come to Cardrona
'Vegas in the Valley': Speed-weddings come to Cardrona
Two Wānaka women are bringing a touch of Las Vegas to the Cardrona Valley, turning a nearly 150-year-old chapel into a speed-wedding venue.
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Women’s back country series to launch
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Women’s back country series to launch
A Wānaka adventure guide company is encouraging women to reach new heights this winter through a series of courses, events and trips.
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‘Irresponsible not to act on’ safety issues
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‘Irresponsible not to act on’ safety issues
New permanent restrictions for two freedom camping hot spots in Wānaka should be put in place councillors say, after a plethora of issues were raised with the council.
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Outrage at Wānaka liquor store proposal
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Outrage at Wānaka liquor store proposal
A proposed liquor store on Wānaka’s main street would be located next to Plunket and to the meeting place for alcoholics and narcotics anonymous groups if approved.
College first to adopt reading programme
College first to adopt reading programme
Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College has become the first South Island school to adopt the Rotary reading enrichment programme.
Cadets advance to regional contests
Cadets advance to regional contests
Two groups of Wānaka Hato Hone St John cadets are off to regional competitions after nearly completing clean sweeps at the district contest last week.
