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‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report finds
Some residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.
Luxon visits the Wānaka A&P Show
Luxon officially opened the show before visiting the wool pavilion and sheep yards.
McCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in Wānaka
Planning documents show the scale of the multi-million dollar riverside development.
'A wonderful guy': Deer farming pioneer honoured in ceremony
Sir Tim Wallis, of Wānaka, died on Tuesday evening last week following a short illness.
'Special bloke': Wife of Sir Tim Wallis pays tribute
The Warbirds over Wānaka founder died yesterday, aged 85.
Warbirds over Wānaka founder Sir Tim Wallis dies
Aviation entrepreneur passed away surrounded by friends and family on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopened
The West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.
Live: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underway
Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.
Bigger impact: Research shows likely effects of controversial Tarras airport
Animated flyovers released today show the impact Tarras airport would have.
Landmark purchase of Mt Iron land
The public is one step closer to owning Wānaka’s local landmark, Mt Iron.
Luxon says farmers need backing 'like the All Blacks' at Wānaka Show
Every man and his dog attended the Wānaka A&P Show - including National's leader.
'Devastating' impacts from triple fatal helicopter crash
'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'
Cat controls: 'We need to do better'
Forced registration and desexing are part of a petition to get moggies under control.
Survey reveals decline in lake Wanaka's catch last season
Probable influences included the hot summer temperatures from January to March.
Snow blankets the Crown Range
Snow blankets the Crown Range road as a wintry blast moves through the country. Video / George Heard
Rural teens feeling the cost-of-living pinch
Cost of living increases are cooling the sporting and social lives of rural teenagers.
Calves go for good prices at Upper Clutha on-farm sale
Prices "well up" on last year at back-to-back sales at five stations in the Upper Clutha.
Airport decision far off but opposers want questions answered
Both sides say they want a sustainable future.
Weather records tumble in dry and warm March
Queenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.
Plug pulled: Lake near lowest level in 30 years
Last decent rainfall in Wanaka was 46 days ago.
Sweet as! Will ice cream be NZ's export bonanza?
Ice cream is tipped as New Zealand's next big export hope but not all manufacturers agree.
Wanaka A&P show cancelled for the first time in 77 years
Show was founded in 1934 and only cancelled between 1939 and 1945 for WWII.
'Extremely disappointed': Warbirds over Wanaka cancelled for second time
It typically adds $40 million to the local economy with 55,000 people in attendance.
Wanaka harbourmaster quits amid safety concerns
The resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.
Mt Iron land sold to council for safekeeping
The land would be held in reserve for the community.
Mt Benger A and P show cancelled
The only other time the show had been cancelled was during World War 2.
Wānaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation list
Another popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.