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    Hiker found dead after fall

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    Hiker found dead after fall

    A tramper was found dead following a fall on Skyline Track, in the Wānaka area, yesterday.

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    New highs for 2-bed rentals

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    New highs for 2-bed rentals

    The cost of a two-bedroom rental in Wānaka has reached new heights and a business leader says there are already ripple effects for the community.

    One dead after fall on track near Wānaka

    One dead after fall on track near Wānaka

    A person has died following a fall on the Skyline Track, in the Wānaka area, this afternoon.

    More of Sticky Forest rezoned residential

    Sticky Forest will remain an outstanding natural landscape zone, despite the Environment Court’s...

    More of Sticky Forest rezoned residential

    A further 7ha of scenic forest in Wanaka can now be developed into luxury homes, prompting the district’s deputy mayor to express concern about what is left.

    Literacy packs to help new entrant students

    New entrants at Wānaka Primary School receiving their literacy packs from Rotary Club of Wānaka...

    Literacy packs to help new entrant students

    Every new entrant starting school this year across the Upper Clutha will be given a literacy pack, thanks to the town’s Rotary Club.

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    New attractions, old classics at upcoming A&P show

    Wānaka A&P Show general manager Jane Stalker. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    New attractions, old classics at upcoming A&P show

    Set up for one of New Zealand’s most popular agricultural events has begun — and organisers say this could be the best show yet if the weather plays ball.

    ‘Remarkable’ cooler summer affects income

    Deep Canyon director Ross Goulding says the cold conditions affected the number of people taking...

    ‘Remarkable’ cooler summer affects income

    Below-average temperatures during Wānaka’s summer season were ‘‘quite remarkable’’, a meteorologist says.

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    Bye bye to free parking in central Wānaka

    Wānaka business owners had a range of reactions to the change, with some happy they could operate...

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    No more free parking in central Wānaka

    Parking in the heart of Wānaka will soon come with a price, but community board chairman Simon Telfer says there has never been ‘‘free parking’’ in the resort town.

    Upsets make for another tough tipping round

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    Upsets make for another tough tipping round

    Wow — what a round of Super Rugby with four massive upsets. I’m certainly no expert, predicting four straight misses, what a joke.

    Reflecting on value of clean waterways

    WAI Wānaka celebrates World Water Day. PHOTO: EVIE SINCLAIR

    Reflecting on value of clean waterways

    As World Water Day approaches on March 22, WAI Wānaka is inviting residents and visitors to consider a question: ‘‘what would you pay to keep your favourite swimming spots clean and safe?’’.

    ‘Exceptional performance’ recognised

    Ania-Kanu Saklani received a New Zealand scholarship for Drama.

    ‘Exceptional performance’ recognised

    Four Mount Aspiring College senior students have received prestigious New Zealand Scholarships, recognising their ‘‘exceptional academic performance’’.

    Jump in number of volunteers

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    Jump in number of volunteers

    Volunteer group Wheels to Dunstan have had an increase of up to 40% in volunteers and rides for the service.

    Kids’ book details young adventures

    Author Vaughan Wilson with his first published book Holidays with Fergie. PHOTO: EVIE SINCLAIR

    Kids’ book details young adventures

    A new Kiwiana children’s book delves into childhood memories of summers in Otaki throughout the 1970s and 80s.

    Motherhood sparks artist’s creativity

    Lani Martin specialises in dry brush painting and often paints portraits of loved ones, children...

    Motherhood sparks artist’s creativity

    Lani Martin was 21 and pregnant with her first child Hana when she picked up a paintbrush and started to paint.

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    Radiology services become available in town

    Health Action Wānaka spokeswoman Monique Mayze. Photo: supplied

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    Radiology services become available in town

    New publicly funded X-ray and ultrasound services for Wānaka will put an end to significant additional time and money locals spend on healthcare, advocates say.

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    South’s livestock ‘world class’

    International livestock judge P.J. Budler is judging cattle at this year’s Wānaka A&P Show....

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    South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says

    International livestock judge P.J. Budler says at Wānaka the scenery is unparalleled and the livestock is ‘‘world class’’.

    X-ray, ultrasound services arrive in Wānaka

    Publicy-funded X-ray services will be available in Wānaka from today. Photo: (File) Getty Images

    X-ray, ultrasound services arrive in Wānaka

    New publicly-funded X-ray and ultrasound services are set to provide Wānaka residents with "timely, quality healthcare close to home".

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    ‘At wits’ end’ dealing with ACC over equipment

    Teressa Gutschlag has been living at care home Ripponburn since an accident in early December...

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    ‘At wits’ end’ dealing with ACC over equipment

    A 90-year-old Wānaka man says he has been left distressed and "at wits’ end" trying to get his wife home after she broke her hip.

    Rerouting of track due to unstable slip

    Department of Conservation staff work on a new section of the Motatapu Track. PHOTOS: DOC

    Rerouting of track due to unstable slip

    A section of a spectacular high country walking track near Wānaka and Arrowtown has been rerouted to avoid a large, slow-moving slip, the Department of Conservation says.

    Staff work on oil spill response skills

    PHOTO: ORC

    Staff work on oil spill response skills

    Staff from the Otago Regional Council and the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District Councils gather at Windfall Creek this week to take part in a freshwater oil spill response exercise.
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