Wanaka pair on the spot, on the job
Wanaka pair on the spot, on the job
He ''most terrifying three minutes'' of Wanaka woman Sophie Ward's life came while she was sitting in a Kathmandu cafe last weekend and a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal.
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Search for woman suspended
Search for woman suspended
The Otago University Tramping Club has extended its sympathies to the family and friends of missing student tramper and club member Allison Willen and thanked searchers for their efforts so far.
Huge relief to know family safe
Huge relief to know family safe
Wanaka woman Yashoda Khadka is feeling ''great relief'' after learning her husband and family members are safe in Nepal following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks at the weekend.
Approval granted for subdivision after objection removed
Approval granted for subdivision after objection removed
A residential subdivision on the edge of Wanaka has been approved after the sole objector withdrew their submission.
Rugby: Who makes a World Cup squad on Super 15 form?
Rugby: Who makes a World Cup squad on Super 15 form?
ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire looks ahead to the World Cup and suggests a posible All Black squad for the tournament, based on players' Super Rugby form so far.
All Wanaka climb team down safely
All Wanaka climb team down safely
All 31 members of the Wanaka-based Adventure Consultants climbing team left stranded on Mt Everest following Saturday's devastating earthquake in Nepal have been safely evacuated to Nepal Base Camp.
Special and something for all
Special and something for all
''The best little arts festival in the country'' was Southern Lakes Festival of Colour director Philip Tremewan's assessment of the week-long celebration of theatre, dance music, conversation and visual arts which concluded in Wanaka yesterday.
Wanaka firm's stranded workers evacuated
Wanaka firm's stranded workers evacuated
All 31 members of the Wanaka-based Adventure Consultants climbing team who were stranded on Mt Everest following Saturday's devastating earthquake in Nepal have been evacuated to base camp.
Search continues for missing tramper
Search continues for missing tramper
Teams of search and rescue volunteers, police and search dogs are still combing the area where a missing tramper was last seen in Mt Aspiring National Park two days ago.
Australasian blippers get together at inaugural meet
Australasian blippers get together at inaugural meet
Walking Wombat, Cycling Granny and Mama Hen were among those photographing a Wanaka garden on Saturday, during the first Australasian Blip meet.
Diverse groups came together
Diverse groups came together
The 7am dawn service at the newly-renovated war memorial on the Lake Hawea peninsula attracted more than 600 people.
Rugby: Highlanders vs Brumbies key points
Rugby: Highlanders vs Brumbies key points
ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire looks at eight key points from the Highlanders loss to the Brumbies on Friday night.
Rugby: Player ratings - Highlanders vs Brumbies
Rugby: Player ratings - Highlanders vs Brumbies
ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders players after their loss to the Brumbies on Friday night.
Livingstone inquest so far
Livingstone inquest so far
The inquest into the deaths of Edward, Bradley (9) and Ellen (6) Livingstone was held in Dunedin this week. It provided a chilling insight into Edward's mind and exposed failings in the handling of his case by those charged with protecting the children and their mother, Katharine Webb. Timothy Brown looks at key testimony from those who gave evidence.
Council removes property details from website
Council removes property details from website
Finding out who owns properties in the Queenstown Lakes district just got harder.
Athletics: Peeters takes top award again
Athletics: Peeters takes top award again
Tori Peeters retained her status as Otago's top athlete when she took away the major award at the Otago athlete of the year function at the Sargood Centre last night.
Ramp to war memorial provides easier access
Ramp to war memorial provides easier access
Paying respect at Wanaka's war memorial has been made much easier for people with access issues, thanks to a new ramp.
War ambulance may join Anzac parade
War ambulance may join Anzac parade
A century-old sole-surviving former war ambulance sporting a birthday makeover may get its first public outing in more than a decade during this year's Anzac Day parade in Wanaka.
School back under own governance
School back under own governance
Wanaka Primary School will return to self-governance today following a long period of Ministry of Education intervention.
Player ratings: Highlanders v Blues
Player ratings: Highlanders v Blues
ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders after their 30-24 victory over the Blues in Dunedin last night.