Essay-writing initiative commended
Essay-writing initiative commended
An essay-writing initiative run by Wanaka police over the New Year period has received positive feedback from parents, and is likely to be used again.
Sean Nugent
Avalanche of mountain bikers
Avalanche of mountain bikers
There was a record turnout at the fourth annual Cardrona Mega Avalanche downhill mountain bike race on Sunday as 96 riders of all ages descended the mountain at breakneck speed.
Water drop for Mt Alpha hotspot
Water drop for Mt Alpha hotspot
Another hotspot has reignited on Mt Alpha in Wanaka this afternoon.
Mt Alpha hot spot reignites
Mt Alpha hot spot reignites
A small hot spot remaining from the January 3 Mt Alpha fire reignited about 2.30pm on Saturday, after temperatures rose to more than 25degC.
Mt Alpha fire flares up again
Mt Alpha fire flares up again
A small ground fire reignited around 2.30pm this afternoon on Mt Alpha, after another hot dry day in Wanaka.
Inaugural sailing camp ‘extremely valuable’ for youth
Inaugural sailing camp ‘extremely valuable’ for youth
A unique sailing camp has been held on the waters of Lake Wanaka this week, attracting high-profile coaches and children from around the country and abroad.
Poignant farewell for paraglider
Poignant farewell for paraglider
Tears flowed and memories were shared as hundreds gathered in Wanaka to farewell local chiropractor Dave Jongsma, who died in a paragliding accident last week.
Q&A: Confessions of a GP
Q&A: Confessions of a GP
Aspiring Medical Centre physician Dr Simon Brebner is known in Wanaka for his bright shirts, funny quips and relaxed attitude towards his work. So what makes him tick? Sean Nugent found out.
Low water pressure worries residents
Low water pressure worries residents
Residents of Heaton Park want their water supply fixed after firefighters were unable to use the subdivision's hydrants during last week's Mt Alpha fire, leaving their homes at risk.
No guarantee Mt Alpha fire out
No hot spots found on Mt Alpha but no guarantee fire is out
After five days, firefighters can find no hot spots at the fire site on the side of Mt Alpha, near Wanaka, but warn that does not mean it is out.
Things sailing along for club
Things sailing along for club
The Wanaka Yacht Club is booming like never before.
Sinkholes of concern
Sinkholes of concern
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has erected signs at Bremner Bay warning beachgoers of sinkholes on the shoreline.
Wanaka walking tracks reopened
Wanaka walking tracks reopened
All public walking tracks near the site of the fire have been reopened to the public as firefighters make progress on putting out the fire on Mt Alpha, near Wanaka.
Food for Love grows, but running on empty
Food for Love grows, but running on empty
For the past 18 months, the Upper Clutha community has benefited from the selflessness of Bex Sarginson and her team of volunteers at Food For Love.
Community mourns a 'very good man'
Community mourns a 'very good man'
Friends and colleagues of Hawea Flat man Dave Jongsma yesterday remembered a ''big, friendly happy person'' who will be greatly missed around Wanaka.
Laws says large turnout counters rodeo critics
Laws says large turnout counters rodeo critics
An estimated 5000 people attended the Wanaka Rodeo on a sweltering day - a turnout national spokesman Michael Laws described as "fantastic".
Small town growing again
Small town of Luggate growing again
No-one knows more about Luggate than Rod and Cec Anderson.
Rhythm & Alps sales beat expectations
Rhythm & Alps sales beat expectations
Ten thousand festival-goers danced their way into 2018 at the Rhythm & Alps music festival in Cardrona.
Race-day annual pilgrimage
Race-day annual pilgrimage
Yesterday's Hawea Picnic Races are an annual event many circle in their calendars, not least 83-year-old Billy Jelley, who has been attending the race meeting since the early 1950s.
Hotel hosting week of music
Hotel hosting week of music
The Lake Hawea Hotel is gearing up for a huge week of music over the New Year period.