Mums hope video will prompt action
Mums hope video will prompt action
A video of multiple Upper Clutha mothers describing their often frightening tales of going into labour in the area is being circulating online.
Sean Nugent
Canoeists battle it out on Hawea rapids
Canoeists battle it out on Hawea rapids
An extreme slalom competition capped off the three-day New Zealand Secondary Schools Canoe Slalom Championships at the Hawea Whitwater Park today.
Stories shared to highlight importance of midwives
Stories shared to highlight importance of midwives
A group of Wanaka mums have come together to film a video they hope will persuade the SDBH and government to install a primary birthing unit in Wanaka in the future.
Community honours Paralympians
Community honours Paralympians
Cheers of joy, applause and excited children swarmed central Wanaka for the second parade in a month, this time to welcome home successful Kiwi Paralympian team Adam Hall, Corey Peters and Carl Murphy.
Charity golf weekend a hit
Charity golf weekend a hit
The 15th annual Hirepool Charity Classic golf tournament and auction held at the Wanaka Golf Club over the weekend raised a record $35,000 for the Upper Clutha Hospice Trust.
Disparity in transport funding questioned
Disparity in transport funding questioned
"There is a sense we have been let down.''
Chlorination decision may be reviewed
Chlorination decision may be reviewed
The permanent chlorination of the Queenstown Lakes District Council water supply does not mean it will remain in place forever, according to Mayor Jim Boult.
Whitewater park gets 10 out of 10
Whitewater park gets 10 out of 10
Lewis Groos and Jared Williams, of Tauranga Boys' College, compete in the under-16 male C2 event on day one of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Canoe Slalom Championships at the Hawea Whitewater...
Warbirds show has evolved but wow factor remains
Warbirds show has evolved but wow factor remains
There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and hordes of people flocking to Wanaka for the two-yearly Warbirds over Wanaka airshow. Sean Nugent looks back 30 years to when it all began.
Bike riders back network
Bike riders back network
About 400 cyclists congregated in downtown Wanaka yesterday afternoon to show their support for the development of an active transport network throughout the town.
No action over mudslide
No action over mudslide
The developers of the Marina Terrace Apartments in Wanaka will not face any enforcement action over last September's mudslide.
Wanaka Airport lease transfer gets final clearance
Wanaka Airport lease transfer gets final clearance
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has finalised the terms of a $14.5million 100-year lease with Queenstown Airport Corporation for Wanaka Airport.
Establishment board sought for school
Establishment board sought for school
The Ministry of Education announced yesterday it was seeking expressions of interest in joining the establishment board of trustees for Wanaka's new primary school.
Hold off on chlorination, QLDC urged
Hold off on chlorination, QLDC urged
Residents are pleading with QLDC for it not follow through with its plan to chlorinate all of the district's water supply, but Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult says there's unlikely to be any alternative.
Swimming instructor wanted
Swimming instructor wanted
An experienced swimming teacher is being sought for the new Wanaka Pool.
Charity golf funds for hospice trust
Charity golf funds for hospice trust
The 15th annual Hirepool Charity Golf Classic tees off at the Wanaka Golf Club this Friday, and a public auction at its conclusion will raise funds for the Upper Clutha Hospice Trust.
Northlake plan change opposed
Northlake plan change opposed
A proposed plan change to the Northlake subdivision in Wanaka has received strong opposition from developers and local residents.
Marksmen take to scenic hills
Marksmen take to scenic hills
Skilful shooting with a backdrop of stunning scenery set the tone of the fourth annual New Zealand Mountain Challenge, held at Avalon Station, Cardrona, on Friday and Saturday.
First football game on new pitch
First football game on new pitch
The first competitive football game on the new pitch at the Wanaka Recreation Centre was contested yesterday between Wanaka Youth and Lakes United.
Mothers' video honours midwives
Mothers' video honours midwives
A group of Upper Clutha mothers have come together to film a video to show the Southern District Health Board and politicians the importance of their midwives, who they believe have gone "above and beyond the call of duty".