Moment her world came crashing down
Moment her world came crashing down
One minute a Wanaka woman was pedalling her mountain bike uphill on a Timaru track. The next she was lying face down in the gravel with a broken neck.
Mark Price
Rider limit placed on Wanaka trail
Rider limit placed on Wanaka trail
A limit of 1000 riders has been placed on Sunday's Wanaka Trail Ride.
Council seat wanted for Hawea: survey
Council seat wanted for Hawea: survey
It is time the township of Lake Hawea had its own seat on the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Big turnout expected at SHA meeting
Big turnout expected at SHA meeting
A big turnout is expected at a public meeting in Lake Hawea tomorrow morning to discuss a proposal for a Special Housing Area (SHA).
Training course to be run in Wanaka
Training course to be run in Wanaka
Drone pilots in the Wanaka region have the chance to test their flying skill and knowledge at a course next month.
Dial 111 to report dangerous drones
Dial 111 to report dangerous drones
Members of the public who believe they are in danger from a drone are now being advised to dial 111.
Keeping secrets of the beautiful bush
Keeping secrets of the beautiful bush
You stumble across a stunningly gorgeous spot in New Zealand’s great outdoors. Do you broadcast it on social media and risk a tourist invasion, or do you keep it a secret just for yourself and,...
Lake Dunstan becoming 'septic tank'
Lake Dunstan becoming 'septic tank'
Two Cromwell residents believe Lake Dunstan is being treated as the poor cousin of Lakes Wanaka and Wakatipu when it comes to controlling the invasive lagarosiphon weed.
Mt Iron track upgrade planned
Mt Iron track upgrade planned
The walking track to the top of Wanaka's Mt Iron is in line for a major upgrade.
ORC mulls 19.8% rate rise
ORC contemplates 19.8% rate rise
Just think of it as two cups of coffee.
Chill too much for swimmer
Chill too much for swimmer
It was not the distance.
Pilot's landing of Yak 3 at show defended
Pilot's landing of Yak 3 at show defended
A participant in the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow has defended pilot Arthur Dovey whose Yak 3 aircraft crashed into a cherry picker on landing.
Yak crash on 'ungroomed' land
Yak crash on 'ungroomed' land
More detail has emerged of the circumstances around Saturday's crash of a Yak 3 aircraft at the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow.
Plenty of support acts to entertain
Plenty of support acts to entertain
The aircraft are the stars of the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow, but the support acts attract attention without leaving the ground.
Paralympian not planning too far ahead
Paralympian not planning too far ahead
After 28 back-to-back winters, gold medal-winning Paralympic skier Adam Hall is not calling it quits just yet.
Inquiry into Warbirds incident
Inquiry into Warbirds incident
The Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow has concluded for another two years, with a few more tales added to its colourful 30-year history.
‘Team Wallis’ still flying high
‘Team Wallis’ still flying high
Team Wallis was out in full force at the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow — as it has been for all the shows since the first event 30 years ago.
Pilot OK after crash at Warbirds show
Plane crashes at Warbirds opening
It was a dramatic start to the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow, with a pilot taking part in the opening display damaging his Yak-3 plane after landing.
Electronic sign being considered
Electronic sign being considered
A dangerous intersection near Luggate is being considered for a new style of electronic warning sign.
Practice day passes with flying colours
Practice day passes with flying colours
It was practice day at the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow yesterday, and things went so smoothly it could have been one of the show’s two main days.