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Video shows large controlled fire on Wanaka hillside
The large plume of smoke was caused by a controlled burnoff on the Criffel Range, with no danger of the blaze getting out of control, Fenz said.

Wanaka A&P show: 'The best display of wool I've seen in a long time'
There has been a record number of fleece entries at Wanaka's A&P show this year, with judges blown away by the quality.

Fine day for a festival, but some more heavy rain expected on West Coast
Festival-goers in Gisborne and Wanaka can look forward to a fine day weather-wise, but people on the West Coast could be in for more heavy rain.

Person airlifted to hospital after being trapped between car and house
A person seriously injured after being pinned between a car and a house in Wanaka has been flown to hospital.

Sadowski-Synnott wins extreme event in Canada
Wanaka snowboard star Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won an extreme event in Canada.

Six people hurt in Makarora crash
Six people have been injured in a two-car crash between Wanaka and Haast.

Son tells of devastation from triple-fatal helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport
The triple-fatal crash of a helicopter near Wanaka Airport in 2018 continues to have a "devastating" impact, the son of one of the men killed says.Department of Conservation (Doc) workers Scott Theobold and Paul Hondelink and pilot...

Warbirds over Wanaka vintage plane crash appeal stopped after parties settle
A court case over a vintage plane crash has ended after the parties involved agreed to a confidential settlement. Warbirds over Wanaka and the Royal New Zealand Airforce have abandoned their appeal against a High Court decision...

Billionaire Peter Thiel's plans for luxury Lake Wanaka lodge rejected
US tech billionaire Peter Thiel's plans to build a 330m-long, hidden, luxury lodge overlooking Lake Wanaka have been rejected.A Queenstown Lakes District Council independent resource consent panel decided the "large, very long building"...

Family stunned over no consent for proposed $20m Wanaka mansion
A Wanaka family was surprised when permission to build its $20 million mansion overlooking Lake Wanaka was turned down by independent planning commissioners.

Property investment company seeking fast-track approval for Wanaka hospital
The $300 million privately funded hospital would be managed by a private healthcare operator.

Bilous bags silver in Freeride Tour opening round
Wanaka skier Finn Bilous has grabbed his first podium finish on the Freeride World Tour, placing second in the year's opening round in Switzerland.

Investigation underway into alleged racial abuse in Dunedin club football
An investigation has been launched by Southern Football after a Wanaka footballer was allegedly racially abused in match against Roselyn Wakari in Dunedin.

Queenstown council backs plans to be carbon neutral visitor economy
The destination management plan is a collaboration involving Destination Queenstown, Lake Wanaka Tourism and the council.

Police recover body of swimmer missing in Lake Wanaka
Police have confirmed a body has been recovered from Lake Wanaka this afternoon.

Warbirds over Wanaka and the NZDF drop appeal over vintage plane crash decision
A court case over a vintage plane crash has ended after the parties involved agreed to a confidential settlement.

Builders to battle for Albert Town birthing unit contract
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is calling for construction companies to bid to be partners in the new birthing unit in Albert Town.The Albert Town birthing unit was announced in July to considerable fanfare from the Wanaka area's...

Deep South Series: Wanaka - Lights, Camera ... Studio? Does Central Otago need a giant film lot
The Herald is proud to present the fourth episode of a major new investigative documentary series, Deep South, produced and presented by Crux Productions. After 20 years Queenstown Lakes may finally get its studio. Key figures...

Petition for stronger cat controls pushed by vets in Wanaka
A Dunedin veterinarian says introducing cat controls is about the welfare of the animals, not killing them.Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa managing director Helen Beattie is trying to change the minds of those who are...