New project launches coordinated AF8 response
Wanaka is one significant step closer to a South Island coordinated response to the next severe earthquake on the Alpine Fault after the Project AF8's “SAFER Framework" launch on... read more
Kahu Youth sets restaurant charity record
The results are in from this year's popular "Takin' over AmiGos" charity event. Kahu Youth Trust raised a record-setting $4063 during the tenth anniversary of the club's... read more
Coastguard calls for support
Coastguard Wanaka Lakes is shelving its donation boxes for a new community appeal. The annual appeal initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for all of Coastguard New Zealand under the premise that... read more
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Currie digs deep for top five finish
Wanaka's Braden Currie dug deep to finish in fifth place at the 2018 Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, recording the sixth fastest finish time in the history of the race. He was... read more
Youth Olympics: Cyclists Young and Maxwell
Cyclists Phoebe Young (Wanaka) and her teammate Samara Maxwell (Taupo) have one day of competition to go at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires. In the team format event, cyclists are competing in... read more
”We have lost so much” - DOC
A blessing has been held at the scene of Thursday morning's fatal helicopter crash with family, friends, colleagues, community leaders and emergency services present. Pilot Nick Wallis (38), DOC senior... read more
