Lake parking much better
Lake parking much better
The grass is looking greener for Wanaka's parking problems.
Sean Nugent
Paraglider pilot seriously injured
Paraglider pilot seriously injured
A man is recovering after suffering serious injuries while paragliding at Treble Cone yesterday.
Paraglider seriously injured during landing
Paraglider seriously injured during landing
A man has suffered serious injuries after landing heavily while paragliding at Treble Cone.
Boat users’ behaviour pleasing
Boat users’ behaviour pleasing
Harbourmasters around Otago say they are pleased to report the vast majority of water users have stayed safe out on the water this summer.
120km adventure cycle project
120km adventure cycle project
The wheels are slowly starting to turn for an ambitious mountain-bike trail project in the Hawea Conservation Park.
Bringing on the Bacon
Bringing on the Bacon
Five ODT reporters have gone way beyond their comfort zone to bring back stories of fear and mortification. Today, Sean Nugent pads up to face a red leather ball coming at him at 130kmh.
Sports adviser appointed to meet needs
Sports adviser appointed to meet needs
The newest member of the Upper Clutha sporting community says he is looking forward to working in a region full of ‘‘amazing talent’’.
Farm ready to host Rhythm & Alps
Farm ready to host Rhythm & Alps
Cardrona Valley's Rhythm & Alps has become a staple in the summer calendar for thousands around the country.
Picnic race meeting popular
Picnic race meeting popular
Close to 2000 people young and old turned out for the Hawea Picnic Races yesterday but you could almost guarantee no-one had been to the event more times than Ken McLeod.
Public transport 'a few years off' for Wanaka
Public transport 'a few years off' for Wanaka
"Wanaka and public transport? It's a few years off."
Wanaka NYE adjusted to curb underage drinking
Wanaka NYE adjusted to curb underage drinking
Changes are on the way for Wanaka's New Year's Eve celebrations in an attempt to reduce the amount of underage drinking in the town.
Three hurt in crash near Haast
Three hurt in crash near Haast
One person has been flown to Greymouth Hospital after suffering moderate injuries in a crash on the Haast Pass Highway this afternoon.
Decent crowd expected for picnic races
Decent crowd expected for picnic races
Organisers of the Hawea Picnic Races are hoping for another record-breaking event tomorrow.
Phormidium warning in place
Phormidium warning in place
Warning signage has been erected at the Hawea River whitewater park upstream of the Camphill Rd bridge for the toxic algae, phormidium.
Long wait for injured guide
Long wait for injured guide
''We were starting to think if we were ever going to get out.''
'Like being hit on the leg with a hammer': Injured guide
'Like being hit on the leg with a hammer': Injured guide
The climbing guide who got stuck on Mt Aspiring for over three days after being injured by a rockfall says he is glad to be home.
Injured guide stuck on mountain
Injured guide stuck on mountain
A guide who was injured on Mount Aspiring on Monday has yet to be rescued due to poor weather.
Skate park repairs welcomed by users
Skate park repairs welcomed by users
Urgent repairs to the Wanaka Skate Park are being welcomed by skaters, who say widening cracks are dangerous and have caused injury.
Relaxed approach attracts new triathletes
Relaxed approach attracts new triathletes
One of Wanaka's newest sporting groups is already making waves. Triathlon group TriWanaka has hosted just two events but has already attracted plenty of participants.
Kimbra show to follow festival
Kimbra show to follow festival
Festival-goers craving one last dance after the conclusion of this year’s Rhythm & Alps are in luck.