The CountryBigger impact: Research shows likely effects of controversial Tarras airportAnimated flyovers released today show the impact Tarras airport would have.29 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryLandmark purchase of Mt Iron landThe public is one step closer to owning Wānaka’s local landmark, Mt Iron.25 Apr 08:52 PM
The CountryLuxon says farmers need backing 'like the All Blacks' at Wānaka ShowEvery man and his dog attended the Wānaka A&P Show - including National's leader.12 Mar 11:17 PM
The Country'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.'11 Oct 05:28 PM
The CountryCat controls: 'We need to do better'Forced registration and desexing are part of a petition to get moggies under control.03 Aug 11:27 PM
The CountrySurvey reveals decline in lake Wanaka's catch last seasonProbable influences included the hot summer temperatures from January to March.31 Jul 10:15 PM
The CountrySnow blankets the Crown Range Snow blankets the Crown Range road as a wintry blast moves through the country. Video / George HeardWatch09 Jun 09:18 PM
The CountryRural teens feeling the cost-of-living pinchCost of living increases are cooling the sporting and social lives of rural teenagers.06 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryCalves go for good prices at Upper Clutha on-farm salePrices "well up" on last year at back-to-back sales at five stations in the Upper Clutha.04 May 11:00 PM
The CountryAirport decision far off but opposers want questions answeredBoth sides say they want a sustainable future.10 Apr 08:51 PM
The CountryWeather records tumble in dry and warm MarchQueenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.07 Apr 07:09 PM
The CountryPlug pulled: Lake near lowest level in 30 yearsLast decent rainfall in Wanaka was 46 days ago.05 Apr 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySweet 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.25 Feb 04:20 AM
The CountryWanaka A&P show cancelled for the first time in 77 yearsShow was founded in 1934 and only cancelled between 1939 and 1945 for WWII.08 Feb 09:15 PM
The Country'Extremely disappointed': Warbirds over Wanaka cancelled for second timeIt typically adds $40 million to the local economy with 55,000 people in attendance.23 Jan 10:07 PM
The CountryWanaka harbourmaster quits amid safety concernsThe resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.21 Dec 04:31 PM
The CountryMt Iron land sold to council for safekeepingThe land would be held in reserve for the community.16 Dec 06:23 PM
The CountryMt Benger A and P show cancelledThe only other time the show had been cancelled was during World War 2.13 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryWānaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation listAnother popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.02 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryPartnership investing in finer wool stud breedingSteve Kerr and Russell Smillie have started their own stud sheep breeding venture.29 Nov 08:30 PM
The CountryWānaka A and P show to go aheadThe 85th Wānaka A&P show is expected to go ahead from 11-12 March 2022.24 Nov 07:30 PM
The Country'A fun family outing': Wanaka couple's pick-your-own strawberry farmFarmers Ben and Rebecca Trotter have pivoted from bulls to berries.09 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryTwo Arrowtown golf resorts permitted to go aheadHigh-spending golfers are the kind of visitors Queenstown and Wanaka want.12 Sep 07:50 PM
The CountryFarmer calls for patience when dealing with environmental changeNew regulations have been coming thick and fast at farmers in the last few years.17 Aug 10:45 PM
The CountryCoupland's mince and cheese ranked among NZ's best piesThe Christchurch-based business took out gold in the commercial wholesale category.28 Jul 02:12 AM
The CountryPoison bait to be laid for rabbits in WanakaCouncil advised people not to enter any of the areas during the application of bait.19 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryWild weather: South Island battered by wind, snowRain and snow has already affected some southern roads.07 Jul 01:05 AM
The CountryHelicopter company charged over crash that killed three peopleThe pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.10 May 09:10 PM
The Country'Pretty crazy for April': Temperatures plummet, coldest morning for someTwizel takes out the top spot for the coolest place on -7C at 6am.27 Apr 07:31 PM
The CountryJack Frost arrives early for the South Island, temps plummet below zero and snow fallsA midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.27 Apr 12:10 AM
The CountryForaged apples put to good use in WanakaCommunity event brought together more than 70 people to preserve surplus produce.11 Apr 11:00 PM
The CountryGreat Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbitsThe message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.04 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryGreat Boer goat genetics pay off at Wanaka A&P ShowAn "exceptional" goat defended her supreme champion title at the Wanaka A&P Show.24 Mar 09:00 PM
The Country2200km by tractor to support Heart KidsA group of tractor-loving mates will take on a 14 day trek to support Heart Kids charity.18 Mar 01:30 AM
