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Nailing it as a mum and businesswoman
As a little girl, Dana Walker was a tomboy who had one great role model: her mother.
From the ocean to the mountains
From the ocean to the mountains
When Michelle Simpson put her artwork out there at Gather Market last weekend, it was a last-minute effort — and she has been blown away with the results.
Many hands make Rhythm & Alps work
Many hands make Rhythm & Alps work
"Hard work and amazing humans" are what has helped Rhythm and Alps reach its 15th anniversary.
Author’s love of war history leads to novels
Author’s love of war history leads to novels
A Wānaka author is set to release the first of a three-part book series after four years of crafting.
Adaptive Challenge growing in popularity
Adaptive Challenge growing in popularity
The Wānaka Adaptive Challenge will return to give all athletes the chance to feel the "thrill of the finish line".
NZ champs a stone’s throw away
NZ champs a stone’s throw away
New Zealand’s first national stone-skimming championship is set to make a splash at Lake Hāwea next year.
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Owner tickled pink with community’s response
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Owner tickled pink with community’s response
Wanaka's newest towing company aims to add a level of comfort to those that need it.
Fallen trees close roads and hit powerlines
Fallen trees close roads and hit powerlines
Windy conditions around the Otago and Southland regions have brought trees crashing down, affecting powerlines and closing a state highway.
Wait for decision on liquor store begins
Wait for decision on liquor store begins
Closing statements for and against the proposed Lake Hāwea Super Liquor store are in, with a result from last month’s three-day hearing unlikely to come before Christmas.
From Tarras to Wānaka - the man of the land with a giant phone bill
From Tarras to Wānaka - the man of the land with a giant phone bill
Tarras sheep farmer Peter Lyall "PL" Anderson, who has died aged 85, will be remembered as a rugby stalwart, a man of the land, a keen dog trialler and a family man.
Eels are worth saving, children’s author says
Eels are worth saving, children’s author says
Shirley Deuchrass grew up on a farm in the Catlins where she learnt that eels, including our native NZ long-finned eel, are a right pest.
Black belt achievement ‘proud moment’ for dojo
Black belt achievement ‘proud moment’ for dojo
A decade of dedication has paid off as 15-year-old twins earn their black belts at Kyokushin karate grading.
Students selected for Phoenix academy
Students selected for Phoenix academy
Two Mount Aspiring students and Wānaka Football Club players have had their dreams come true this week, getting the call-up for the Wellington Phoenix academy for 2026.
Gather Christmas Market returns to Hāwea venue
Gather Christmas Market returns to Hāwea venue
The Gather Christmas Market will take place for the third year running, and this time at a new venue, Lake Hāwea.
Friends to tackle ‘breast’ challenge
Friends to tackle ‘breast’ challenge
A 16-year-old Queenstown student is preparing to walk 160km between breast summits for breast cancer awareness.
Artists’ collective effort on display
Artists’ collective effort on display
Not long after their official gallery opening, the six Wānaka artists of Artē Collective in Luggate have put their hands to work, producing a body of art for their very first group exhibition, ...
Towing company owner tickled pink with community’s response
Towing company owner tickled pink with community’s response
Wānaka’s newest towing company is bringing a touch of pink to the traditionally male-dominated industry.
Wao’s strategy looks to future wellbeing of mokopuna
Wao’s strategy looks to future wellbeing of mokopuna
A Wānaka charity says it will focus on the town’s growing sustainability and protecting "the wellbeing of our mokopuna 100 years from now".
Kickboxers represent on world stage
Kickboxers represent on world stage
Wānaka martial artists have chased their kickboxing dreams all the way to Abu Dhabi by attending the world championship late last month.
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'There’s poisons in that land': Couple in property stoush with council
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'There’s poisons in that land': Couple in property stoush with council
A former Wānaka couple are fighting the Queenstown Lakes District Council in court over the ownership of land set to become the town’s new sport and recreation hub.
