Campervan stolen for South Island crime spree
Wānaka local and former Cardrona employee Jesse Moss has been reunited with his campervan, two months after it was stolen from a car park in Ohau and used for a “merciless crime spree” by... read more
Intensive housing prompts call for infrastructure rethink
The Hāwea Community Association (HCA) and a prominent developer are critical of the high intensity of sections in Longview, Hāwea, although the local man behind the proposed special housing area is satisfied... read more
Grumbles continue as 40km limit fines start
All signs notifying drivers about the 40km/hr speed limit were installed in most parts of Wānaka township by the end of November 2020. Since then the fines have come - and then the grumbles. But... read more
Lockdown again?
With the Government's recent push for Kiwis to remember to scan QR codes using their Covid-tracer app, the community is preparing for the possibility of another lockdown. The Health Ministry issued a media... read more
The three lives of Luna the cat
A Ponsonby tabby was reunited with her Auckland owners this week after a check up at the vets revealed she was a very long way from home. Nine-year-old Luna, beloved cat of Diana Savoy, disappeared some... read more
Water Park a massive success
A giant inflatable waterpark at Lowburn near Cromwell has pulled in the crowds. Kiwi Water Park manager and Queenstown businesswoman Emily Rutherford, who imported the expensive equipment from China,... read more