Volunteers distributing 75 hampers
Volunteers distributing 75 hampers
Community Networks will distribute 75 Christmas hampers around the Upper Clutha district this week, following a food bank drive on Tuesday night.
Marjorie Cook
Police gain lead in rape inquiry following appeal
Police gain lead in rape inquiry following appeal
A police appeal for help solving a rape complaint has drawn one piece of information from the public, which is now being followed up.
Beaten by escalating temperatures
Beaten by escalating temperatures
Monday's heat beat three Wanaka firefighters and one police officer, each intent on achieving a 30-minute escalator climb to raise money for the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation.
Pair on Millennium Pathway tiles again
Pair on Millennium Pathway tiles again
Wanaka volunteers Liz Hall and Moira Fleming could be excused for thinking they were experiencing case of deja vu when they settled down with paint brushes, terracotta tiles and history books this week.
Hours going up, minutes coming down
Hours going up, minutes coming down
A Wanaka duo want to take the fast way down after climbing a towering peak in the Himalayas next year. Marjorie Cook meets the men who want to soar like eagles.
Away in a manger
Away in a manger
A large crowd enjoyed Christmas celebrations in Wanaka on Saturday, with carols in the Dinosaur Playground, a costume parade and a nativity play featuring local identities from the district's schools, churches, community board, council and community associations.
Jet-boat being towed catches fire near Wanaka
Jet-boat being towed catches fire near Wanaka
Boating enthusiast Tim McHutchon and Wanaka firefighters believe an electrical fault sparked a destructive boat fire on Saturday that also caused minor damage to the Matukituki River bridge, spread into nearby vegetation and destroyed the spare tyre of the towing vehicle.
Bobsleigh: Eustace breaks into top 20
Bobsleigh: Eustace breaks into top 20
New Zealand skeleton racer Katharine Eustace has broken into the top 20 in the International Bobsled Federation (FIBT) women's world rankings following a World Cup race in Lake Placid, United States, on Saturday.
7 in 7 challenge raises nearly $170,000
7 in 7 challenge raises nearly $170,000
Mal Law's recent 7 in 7 Challenge around Wanaka, Queenstown and Te Anau has raised nearly $170,000 for the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation, smashing his fund-raising target by nearly $20,000.
Wanaka Warbirds trustees
Wanaka Warbirds trustees
The Warbirds Over Wanaka Charitable Trust appointed three new trustees this week in preparation for the 14th airshow in 2012.
Injured paraglider awaiting surgery
Injured paraglider awaiting surgery
Injured paraglider Simon Moses (40), of Albert Town, remains in Dunedin Hospital's ward 3C and was yesterday "awaiting surgery", a patient affairs spokeswoman said yesterday.
Police ask for help in rape case
Police ask for help in rape case
A teenage girl has alleged she was raped at night on a public street in Albert Town by a man who followed her in a car, possibly a silver Nissan, with a noisy exhaust.
Boards' pay dispute settled; review in June
Boards' pay dispute settled; review in June
A pay dispute between the Wanaka Community Board and the Queenstown Lakes District Council has been settled for now - somewhat reluctantly on the Wanaka board's part.
Climber dies on Aspiring
Climber dies on Aspiring
A 21-year-old Singaporean climber died on Mt Aspiring yesterday morning, after a fall of about 800m from the southwest ridge route.
Maxwell to open new hall
Maxwell to open new hall
The opening of Rippon Hall in January will be celebrated with music and art.
Paraglider injured in heavy landing
Paraglider injured in heavy landing
A paraglider was injured in a heavy landing on Treble Cone yesterday.
After four-month inquiry, rape suspects not charged
After four-month inquiry, rape suspects not charged
After a four-month investigation into an alleged rape, Wanaka police have decided not to prosecute any of the three suspects identified by the 21-year-old female complainant.
Wanaka region gearing up for sculpture exhibition
Wanaka region gearing up for sculpture exhibition
The sixth "Sculpture in Central Otago" exhibition will be held at Rippon Vineyard from February 5 to May 1 next year and could feature up to 45 works. It will be the second time the...
Call for old photographs
Call for old photographs
A historical photograph archive of the Lake Hawea district is being collated by the Lake Hawea Community Association.
Skeleton racing: Otago racers improve times
Skeleton racing: Otago racers improve times
Otago skeleton racers Michael Coutts, of Dunedin, and Katharine Eustace, of Wanaka, are making improvements in speed during their World Cup campaign in the United States, despite finishing outside the top 10 in recent races.