Specialist police team investigating Summerland crash
Specialist police team investigating Summerland crash
Police have confirmed this morning the commercial vehicle safety team is investigating a crash involving a Summerland Express Freight truck.
Sean Nugent
Break offered to those affected by attacks
Break offered to those affected by attacks
The Wanaka community is coming together to offer those most affected by last month's terror attacks in Christchurch the chance to escape and enjoy some time in the Upper Clutha.
Decision on rescue centre soon
Decision on rescue centre soon
The fate of a proposed marine rescue centre for Coastguard Wanaka Lakes will be decided at a full council meeting tomorrow.
Veterans Brass Band to visit
Veterans Brass Band to visit
Wanaka's Anzac Day commemorations will have special guests this year.
Prominent women to speak at public lecture series
Prominent women to speak at public lecture series
Some of New Zealand's most influential women are taking part in a public lecture series in Wanaka.
Organisers thrilled by overall success
Organisers thrilled by overall success
Organisers of the Festival of Colour say they are thrilled with how it went.
Street performance dazzles
Street performance dazzles
Wanaka or Wellington?
NZ skateboarders get vertical at last-minute champs
NZ skateboarders get vertical at last-minute champs
Spills, thrills, tricks and flips.
On display
On display
Landscapes, wildlife, people and rock bands were just some of the images that could be seen at the Wanaka Camera Club's annual photographic exhibition at the Wanaka Hotel yesterday.
Chance for pupils to learn from best in arts industry
Chance for pupils to learn from best in arts industry
School children throughout the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago have been taking advantage of rare opportunities to learn from some of the best in the arts industry.
Owners champion electric vehicles
Owners champion electric vehicles
Dozens gathered at the Wanaka lakefront to examine and learn about electric cars and the attraction of owning one.
Plans on hold until parking issues resolved
Plans on hold until parking issues resolved
Plans to redevelop a large area of the Wanaka lakefront will not go ahead until parking issues are resolved.
Artists' strong messages off to London
Artists' strong messages off to London
Two Wanaka artists will represent New Zealand at the London Art Biennale next month.
Loss of Wanaka walkway, parking a concern
Loss of Wanaka walkway, parking a concern
A major loss of lakeshore parking and replacement of the Millennium Walkway to accommodate gardens, lawns and a promenade are key points of the proposed design of stage two of the Wanaka lakefront development.
Musos band together in support
Musos band together in support
A group of Wanaka musicians have organised a 12-hour benefit concert for the victims of the Christchurch terror attacks, with the hope of raising "as much cash as we can".
Temporary hall delayed again
Temporary hall delayed again
The delivery of the temporary Luggate Hall has been delayed for at least another two months, as the Queenstown Lakes District Council continues to work through the resource consent process.
Bailey bridge parts arriving
Bailey bridge parts arriving
The piers for the Waiho (Waiau) bridge at Franz Josef Glacier have come through the flood well, and the first trucks with replacement parts are in town.
Wai Water Wanaka exhibition opens
Wai Water Wanaka exhibition opens
Members of the Wanaka community get their first glance at the Wai Water Wanaka exhibition at the Festival of Colour opening last night.
Haast still without power
Haast still without power
Haast township is still without power, food and sewerage, three days after a huge storm swept through the area.
All set for 'fabulous' festival
All set for 'fabulous' festival
The Festival of Colour is set to light up Wanaka once again for the next 10 days, and organisers believe it will bring the community together at an "especially important time".