The CountryFrequent calls keep chopper pilots busyNo shortage of callouts for helicopter companies in Central Otago and the Lakes District.29 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryStand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40CYou think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.27 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryQueenstown Lakes District Council says trees stressed in heatWanaka's parks and reserves appear to be drying out in heat wave.26 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryWanaka A&P Show tickets go onlineWanaka A&P Show tickets can now be bought online.25 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryHaast: The town where cellphones are silentA South Island town in the middle of a 244km reception black spot are desperate for help.16 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryMt Alpha fire: Some days before fire extinguishedFire crews may be back on Mt Alpha near Wanaka for the sixth day today.07 Jan 10:24 PM
The CountryWetlands boardwalk funding met with $44,000 from trustPublic will get access through Wanaka's Bullock Creek wetlands earlier than expected.19 Dec 10:07 PM
The CountryUpper Clutha Water Group to begin projects in MarchWater management plan, riparian planting, and applied research on urban run-off effects.19 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryDecision to chlorinate water 'overkill'''Should be up to the community to decide whether our water should be chlorinated or not''13 Dec 08:18 PM
The CountryWater plan change sessions being held by Otago Regional CouncilMinimum flow and water allocation limits on the way for Clutha, Kawarau and Hawea rivers.23 Nov 02:50 AM
The CountryWanaka's inaugural ceilidh festival promises taste of ScotlandTartans and haggis are set to take over Wanaka in two weeks' time15 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryHopes high for start to lakes research centreAn alpine lakes research centre in Wanaka may soon become a reality.09 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryTelcos beef up coverage in Queenstown Lakes DistrictWanaka residents and holidaymakers should have substantial device coverage this summer.03 Nov 12:30 AM
The CountryHopes of egg in nest No 4Only two breeding pairs of grebes have fledged their chicks so far this year29 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryCompact Soviet V12-powered Yak-3 fighter to star at WarbirdsWarbirds over Wanaka has secured another vintage aeroplane for 2018 international airshow.25 Oct 10:12 PM
The CountryDuck caller bowing out with last shotNew Zealand's premier waterfowl imitator is stepping away from the solo duck-calling.09 Oct 01:21 AM
The CountryRoys Peak track being walked despite obvious evidence of closureEach year the track is closed from October 1 until early November for lambing.04 Oct 09:42 PM
The CountryRemoving Wanaka slip top of the agenda; investigation secondOnce the site is assessed as being stable by the engineers, the slip will be removed.11 Sep 10:19 PM
The CountryWanaka wakes up to large mudslideA large mudslide has blocked a main Wanaka road this morning.08 Sep 01:31 AM
The CountryAnother subdivision proposal for Lake HaweaRapidly developing Lake Hawea set to get a little bigger with another subdivision planned.21 Aug 10:36 PM
The CountryHint of legal challenge over Hunter Valley Station saleSale of Hunter Valley Station to American television presenter has been criticised.27 Jul 03:41 AM
The CountryHeavy snow on the way for both islandsIt may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.08 Jul 03:17 AM
The Country'Intimidating waving' winery wins battleGibbston winery has had its off-licence renewed despite an objection from its neighbours.20 Jun 08:08 PM
The CountryCouple accuse neighbours of 'intimidating waving'An Otago couple have accused their winery neighbours of intimidating waving.08 Jun 07:02 PM
The CountryNo dividing rural plots on outskirts of WanakaPlan to develop two plots of rural land near Wanaka declined by independent commissioners.30 May 04:14 AM
The CountryThe farmer who flew in the warsNorm Davis' life sounds like something from a film script.29 May 03:43 AM
The CountryWanaka landowner's long wait to have say"We've been waiting 15 years to stand in front of something like this and have our say..."26 May 03:07 AM
The CountryBrewers take on capacity to expandTwo Wanaka brewers hope to breathe new life into well-loved brewing equipment.25 May 11:08 PM
The CountryCall to stop wallaby spread in Central OtagoWallabies are a threat to Otago, say farmers. And they are coming.22 May 03:43 AM
The CountryCall for 80-hectare minimum lot sizeLand use planning study of the Upper Clutha basin asked for in a bid to stop developers.21 May 11:42 PM
The CountryTexel conference good chance to see Central OtagoTexel New Zealand conference attracts nearly 50 Texel enthusiasts to Central Otago.18 May 02:39 AM
The CountryWanaka farmer frustrated with soiling touristsWanaka farmer John Levy is losing patience with tourists defecating in his front paddock.11 May 10:28 PM
The CountrySubmitters fear for area's rural characterResource consent hearing in Wanaka this week.21 Apr 03:46 AM
The CountryZebra steals the bunny showAfrican-themed creation steals the show at the Great Easter Bunny Hunt17 Apr 10:09 PM
