Wānaka supermarkets deliberately breach Easter trading rules
Area exemptions were generally given in tourist areas such as Taupō or Queenstown.
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'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entries
Judges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.
Billionaire’s proposed lodge ‘wrong development in the wrong location’
Environmental trust criticises Peter Thiel's plans for a site overlooking Lake Wānaka.
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
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Wānaka helicopter crash: Investigation under way as wreckage recovered
The crash occurred on Monday during a landing on Mt Hyde, Otago.
‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfall
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Police appeal for information after man's body found in Lake Wānaka
Police found Jervis' body near Waterfall Creek early morning December 31.
Police recover body from Waterfall Creek near Lake Wānaka
The victim has been described as a caucasian male likely in his 20s.
'Not our job to bring your kid up': Police warning over teen drinking
Parents face prosecution with children away alone at NYE hotspot.
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The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
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Golf club president dies in ‘tragic accident’
The club president has been remembered as a 'true gentleman'.
$200m retirement village, luxury hotel gets green light near Arrowtown
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Man who grabbed female bouncer’s crotch risks being deported
The defendant refused to leave the establishment in Wānaka before the assault.
'No longer a little mountain town': Developer defends controversial McDonald's plans
A petition against McDonald's coming to Wānaka has gained more than 4700 signatures.
Subterranean lakeside pad unveiled for multimillionaire
Global wellness leader speaks about his staggering new project on Lake Wānaka's shores.
Bollywood blockbuster being shot in NZ?
The secretive production follows in the footsteps of other major films down under.
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'Landscape poisoned by fast food giant' - Wanaka locals' petition to stop McDonalds
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Why Kiwi schools have banned Crocs, Jibbitz and Yu-Gi-Oh cards
Cards and footwear have been creating distractions and causing arguments in schools.
McCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in Wānaka
Planning documents show the scale of the multi-million dollar riverside development.
Winton Land AGM: $138.5m lawsuit revealed against Kāinga Ora
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'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.