Woman sentenced for Wānaka crash that killed her sister
A woman had just arrived in Queenstown to celebrate her daughter’s wedding when, instead, they had to organise a funeral after she caused a crash that killed her sister.
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Artist finds Wānaka ideal for nonconformity
Artist finds Wānaka ideal for nonconformity
Colour, curves and a bit of romance is how local artist Briar Hardy-Hesson describes her contemporary work.
Down but not out after double diagnosis
Down but not out after double diagnosis
In May 2022, Andrea Bono didn’t want to head over the hill to Queenstown for her free mammogram.
Theatre buffs to stage first show
Theatre buffs to stage first show
Wānaka’s new theatre group has been overwhelmed with support as members put together a cast for their first production.
Families urged to get in spirit of zero waste
Families urged to get in spirit of zero waste
On a mission to leave no carrot behind, Wānaka Wastebusters is once again hosting a food appreciation programme to get people in the spirit of zero waste.
Autumn Arts School still a class act
Autumn Arts School still a class act
The Autumn Arts School polished off another busy year last week with over 100 from all over the country students taking part.
Record turnout at dawn service
Record turnout at dawn service
Over 1000 people from the Lake Hāwea and Wānaka communities gathered at Lake Hāwea on Friday for the annual Anzac remembrance dawn service.
Wanaka skier proud of win
Wanaka skier proud of win
Wānaka’s Craig Murray has won the inaugural Yeti Natural Selection Ski event, held in the Alaskan mountain ranges.
Families launch one-stop shop for sports gear
Families launch one-stop shop for sports gear
Two Wānaka families have started the region’s first secondhand sports shop after feeling secondhand shopping was getting too tricky.
Sister act produces podium finishes in Slovenia
Sister act produces podium finishes in Slovenia
Two Wānaka sisters have brought home big wins from the World Cup course in Slovenia.
Awards chance for Central Otago sports community to celebrate year
Awards chance for Central Otago sports community to celebrate year
The finalists for the 2025 Central Otago Sports Awards have been announced for the formal awards dinner at the Lake Wānaka Centre on Thursday.
Lucky escape after van crashes near Lake Hāwea
Lucky escape after van crashes near Lake Hāwea
The occupants of a campervan had a lucky escape after crashing on the way into Lake Hāwea this morning.
Another balloon launch attempt on Saturday
Another balloon launch attempt on Saturday
A second super pressure balloon has failed to launch from Wānaka Airport and another attempt will be made on Saturday.
Painter finds her talent for watercolours
Painter finds her talent for watercolours
An artist will always find a silver lining in the grey, clouded sky and local painter Kate Boswell discovered a new and exciting career out of the 2020 pandemic lockdown.
Annual plan submissions now online
Annual plan submissions now online
Queenstown Lakes District Council is calling for the community to provide feedback after it published its draft Annual Plan 2025-2026.
Upgrades entice more skiers as season start approaches
Upgrades entice more skiers as season start approaches
As the leaves change colour and the winds get colder, Wānaka skifields are preparing for another busy winter season.
Farmers leading way in land stewardship
Farmers leading way in land stewardship
In the back blocks of Central Otago sits the giant Matakanui Station, home to 22,000 sheep, 1100 cattle and Otago’s largest native totara woodlands.
235km bike ride for chopper appeal
235km bike ride for chopper appeal
One of the Upper Clutha region's most prominent fundraisers is fast approaching, with locals, businesses and celebrities contributing to the cause.
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Call for change to ‘archaic’ trading laws
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Call for change to ‘archaic’ trading laws
After one of Wānaka’s busiest Easter weekends, councillors and businesses are calling for a change to "archaic" and out-of-touch Easter trading legislation limiting the offering in the tourist town.
World record caps off ‘best ever’ Wheels
World record caps off ‘best ever’ Wheels
It was the last and it was the best.