Trampers missing near Wanaka safe
Trampers missing near Wanaka safe
Two young Dunedin trampers reported missing in the the East Matukitiki valley near Wanaka have been found safe and well.
Tim Miller
Golf course plan for Cardrona
Golf course plan for Cardrona
Golfers could soon be teeing-off in the Cardrona Valley if a proposed ''alpine links'' golf course goes ahead.
Late burst brings lake victory
Invercargill swimmer’s late burst brings victory in lake
Only a matter of seconds separated the two fastest swimmers at The Ruby lake swim event in Wanaka on Saturday.
Airport governance views to be aired
Airport governance views to be aired
It appears not everyone agrees with the Queenstown Lakes District Council about how Wanaka Airport should be run.
Winner of Big Easy beats teams, breaks record
Winner of Big Easy beats teams, breaks record
A 100km running race was the pinnacle of the Big Easy event, which also included a mountain-bike race, a marathon over Mt Pisa and a team relay race following the same 100km running course.
Forum invitation to voice views about Sticky Forest
Forum invitation to voice views about Sticky Forest
Wanaka residents passionate about Sticky Forest are encouraged to let their voices be heard at a public forum next month.
Group to oppose plots’ development
Group to oppose plots’ development
An environmental group has indicated it will oppose the development of two plots of farmland on the outskirts of Wanaka.
Work set to start on 100-unit Heights subdivision in Wanaka
Work set to start on 100-unit Heights subdivision in Wanaka
Work is set to start on the Heights subdivision in Wanaka, which will add more than 100 new units to the town’s housing stock.
Residents group in decline
Residents group in decline
The fate of the Wanaka Residents Association will be decided at its annual meeting on February 22 when members will vote on a motion to disband.
Petition to resist Domino's
Petition to resist Domino's
Giant pizza franchise Domino's is set to open a store in Wanaka - but not everyone is happy about the fast-food chain setting up in town.
Weather not on adventurers’ side
Weather not on adventurers’ side
Stuck on a glacier in the Southern Alps with almost zero visibility, Allan Brent knew he and his friends needed to get to lower ground but he could not do anything to help.
Growing pains as resort booms
Growing pains as resort booms
Wanaka is busier than ever with traffic jams, queues, parking issues and people everywhere.
Golden week expected for Chinese New Year
Golden week expected for Chinese New Year
All the signs are pointing to another "golden week" for Wanaka tourism operators as Chinese tourists pack into the town for Chinese New Year celebrations.
Pure Water protest expected
Pure Water protest expected
Opponents of the decision to treat Lake Hawea township's water supply with chlorine are planning to make their voices heard at a public meeting on Saturday.
Trade hearing cancelled
Trade hearing cancelled
A hearing on the changes which would allow shops in the Queenstown Lakes district to open on Easter Sunday has been cancelled after none of the submitters chose to be heard.
Now it’s Richie and Gemma McCaw
Now it’s Richie and Gemma McCaw
Unless you spent the weekend under a rock, you might have heard there was a wedding in Wanaka.
Pumped up over regional petrol prices
Pumped up over regional petrol prices
Regional differences in the price of fuel across Otago have left some motorists scratching their heads.
Glacier track hike hailed a ‘must-do’
Glacier track hike hailed a ‘must-do’
A half-day hike near Wanaka which has been described as one of the best in New Zealand has been given a publicity boost after it was included in a list of the top sights in the country.
Lifesaving efforts to no avail
Lifesaving efforts to no avail
Passing motorists tried to save the life of a motorcyclist who died after a head-on collision with an another vehicle on the Crown Range.
Consent process final stage
Consent process final stage
Monday will mark the start of the final stage in the long and costly consent process for the proposed lakeside Wanaka Watersports Facility.