Corporate groups are the target clientele of a proposed commercial venture catering for recreational thrillseekers on private land near Wanaka, the same property at which a series of annual jet-sprint events have also been proposed.
Wanaka mother Sisi Cifuentes says she has been granted a temporary extension to her visitor's visa while the courts determine whether her children can leave the country with her.
Although duck itch researcher Dr Norman Davis' latest round of Lake Wanaka trials appear successful in showing bug repellants prevent the itchy rash, finding volunteers willing to be exposed to the parasite that causes it has proved a challenge.
Super Rugby has officially kicked off in New Zealand and what a game it was to open up with.
Wanaka's Braden Currie stormed home to claim the world multisport crown in the Coast to Coast on Saturday.
ODT Online rugby contributor Jeff Cheshire rates the Highlanders on their performance against the Chiefs in Dunedin.
Earnslaw Park's 29-year-old toilet block will be demolished from Monday to make way for a modern 10-unit block and kiosk, which could house an empanada (South American pasty) business.
Wanaka Helicopters owner Simon Spencer-Bower is modest about his many aviation achievements, but even he could confess to being a little proud of his latest one - this week reaching 20,000 flying hours.
Boaties heading to Haast have been issued with a warning to be better prepared before going out on the ocean, after two incidents this week where ''complacency'' got the better of people.
British adventurer Bear Grylls looks set to film his new reality television series in the Matukituki Valley, near Wanaka, next month.
This month's Cabaret on Ruby in Wanaka was hailed a huge success by organisers and those attending, but a question mark remains over whether a repeat performance of the event - which ran at a loss - is possible.
As the Super 15 winds into action, ODT Online rugby contributor Jeff Cheshire looks at the prospects of the New Zealand teams and reveals his key players from each franchise.
I wish the moaners would stop giving the Dunedin City Council a hard time. Those hard-core whingers are knocking some great achievements - the grand stadium; the John Wilson Ocean Dr soap opera; the cheerful parking wardens and the hugely popular Chinese Garden. How petty the criticisms have been, haven't they?
The Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow could extend its run for 2014, with a new event soon to be announced.
Win or lose, 90-year-old Wanaka Bowling Club member Betty McCormack will be celebrating after the Central Otago champion of champions women's fours tournament in Patearoa on Monday. Make no mistake, though. With an ability that belies her years and a competitive streak to match, she is in it to win.
Parents or teachers with an inkling their child or pupil might fit into the difficult-to-define ''gifted'' group are being encouraged to attend next month's annual National Association for Gifted Children conference in Queenstown.
Having a gifted son was a daunting prospect for Wanaka woman Kim Nicol.
As a child, Pablo Varley dreamed of being able to fly. This summer, the Wanaka watersports enthusiast's wish has been fulfilled - almost.
Highlanders players and management were in Wanaka with their families for a training camp this week, ahead of their pre-season game at the Queenstown Recreation Ground tonight.
Family is the focus of a Highlanders training camp in Wanaka this week, as part of coach Jamie Joseph's strategy of including players' partners and children in the team environment to improve performance on the field.
