Multisport mash-up
Multisport mash-up
The summer of multisport is not over just yet.
Sean Nugent
Sponsors returning to Warbirds
Sponsors returning to Warbirds
International companies are returning to Warbirds Over Wanaka this Easter, as preparations for the 30th Anniversary event continue to accelerate.
Drivers urged to obey temporary speed limits
Drivers urged to obey temporary speed limits
Police are urging motorists to slow down and obey the temporary speed limits at several road works sites on State Highway 6 between Fox Glacier and Haast Pass, following two crashes in loose gravel...
F-16 beautifully terrifying machine
F-16 beautifully terrifying machine
One of the United States F-16 demonstration team pilots performing at Warbirds Over Wanaka says those in attendance should expect a show.
Progress in bid to repatriate planes
Progress in bid to repatriate planes
The effort to repatriate long-lost New Zealand airliners and display them in Wanaka is continuing to make progress, according to campaign head Paul Brennan.
Sun shines on rodeo; MP joins protesters
Sun shines on rodeo; MP joins protesters
Despite a protest by an anti-rodeo contingent, the New Zealand National Finals Rodeo finished without incident in Wanaka yesterday.
They're off - terrier tearaways hare, there and everywhere
They're off - terrier tearaways hare, there and everywhere
Another year, another round of stunning weather, another huge crowd.
Brigade seeks sponsors for uniform
Brigade seeks sponsors for uniform
Wanaka's Volunteer Fire Brigade is searching for sponsors to support its title-chasing road crash rescue team at the South Island and national championships.
Cottage heritage-listed
Cottage heritage-listed
Chalmers Cottage, located on Helwick St in central Wanaka, is one of Wanaka's oldest surviving homes and has been formally listed by Heritage New Zealand as a building with historical significance or value.
NZ Davis Cup captain happy to coach
NZ Davis Cup captain happy to coach
People of all ages in Wanaka now have the opportunity to learn from one of the nation's best tennis players.
Boost for maternity services in South
Boost for maternity services in South
The Southern DHB has announced plans to create "maternal and child hubs" to help boost services in the region.
Get behind us, midwife asks public
Get behind us, midwife asks public
Come next month, Deb Harvey will be Wanaka’s sole remaining local midwife.
Heroes' welcome for our Olympians
Olympic medallists receive heroes' welcome
Euphoria swept through Wanaka as the community welcomed home its successful Winter Olympians Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous with cheers and a deafening haka.
Helicopter crash pair escape
Helicopter crash pair escape
The two people who walked away unscathed from a helicopter crash at Wanaka Airport had a theory on what caused the crash, police say.
Medallists excited about parade
Medallists excited about parade
Wanaka's Winter Olympic stars Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous have returned to their second home at Cardrona, but this time with bronze medals around their necks.
Chance to salute 'inspirational' pair
Chance to salute 'inspirational' pair
A street parade and public celebration for Wanaka-based Olympians Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous will be held tomorrow afternoon in Wanaka.
Street parade to welcome Games stars
Street parade in Wanaka to welcome Games stars
Successful Winter Olympians Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous will be welcomed home in Wanaka with a street parade on Thursday afternoon.
Bid to keep peak facility going
Bid to keep peak facility going
A Wanaka community group is desperately seeking funding to upgrade its communications facility on Roys Peak.
‘Something’ special planned for Olympic medallists
‘Something’ special planned for Olympic medallists
Plans are afoot to celebrate the success of Olympic heroes Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous when they return home to Otago.
Cooper, Sheppard defend national titles
Cooper, Sheppard defend national titles
A late change of venue did not affect Commonwealth Games-bound cross-country riders Anton Cooper and Samara Sheppard in the New Zealand mountain bike national championships in Wanaka over the weekend.