Developer in court battle with builder over new Wānaka hub
Disputes arose over payments during lockdown and a 39-lot subdivision.
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‘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.
Wānaka sex attacker keeps name secret after last-minute application
'I have very real concerns that you don't appear to accept what you’ve done.'
NZ's most expensive house: Sale shatters price record
Luxury property on 15ha sold in off-market deal. So where was it and what did it sell for?
'Dishonestly obtained' Cardrona ski passes land four Aussie tourists in court
A Queenstown court heard how the defendants sought to ski for free.
Bigger impact: Research shows likely effects of controversial Tarras airport
Animated flyovers released today show the impact Tarras airport would have.
Staff threaten to cancel skier's pass for sharing tips with friends
“Where do they draw the line? Can you teach your own kids?”
Queenstown's epic 13-hour ski-trip detour you won’t regret
From sea level to the top of Wānaka’s highest ski field at 2088m. And back down again.
Freezing temperatures, fresh snow to hit tonight
The North Island ski fields can expect a light dusting of snow.
New helicopter technology could make big difference
IFR route allows pilots to fly without needing to see their surroundings.
Snow briefly closes Crown Range road
The first day of August has brought heavy snow to Central Otago causing the Crown Range road to close briefly around midday. Video / Otago Daily Times
Man drove car into Lake Wānaka and around willow
Man decided to take 'foolish' joyride around Wānaka tree after drinking.
Court orders Wānaka hotel to inform investor of funds’ status
Information concerning the funds has been withheld from an investor for four months.
NZ’s favourite ski fields and winter holidays as voted by Kiwis
We reveal the best New Zealand ski fields and favourite winter holidays, as voted by Kiwis
Alleged racial abuse in Dunedin club football
Wānaka footballer didn't hear what was said, but his teammates did.
All thriller, no downhillers: Why Nordic skiing could be your winter sport
The thought of skiing up a mountain has probably never crossed your mind.
The Bachelorette NZ star on his next move to support rising designers
Fashion designer Richie Boyens says creatives face big hurdles in the business world.
$750m plan: Auckland CBD's first vertical retirement village - Penthouses $13m each
Highest-price retirement village units: ORAs on two double-height penthouses $13.75m each.
'You simply cannot get behind the wheel again': 86-year-old's sixth drink driving offence
Angry words with his passenger led to yet another drink drive charge.
Wānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains traction
The petition started by Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin gathered 1822 signatures.
Go to Wānaka, do not pass Go! Holiday spot lands place on famous board game
See you later, Park Lane.
Nasa launches stadium-sized, space-bound balloon from Wānaka Airport
The launch is the second of two planned to go up from Wānaka this year.
Stomping attacker released from prison three years early
Ahu Stanley Taylor was sentenced to 10 years and eight months' jail for the attack.
Wānaka house bought for $57k now worth $3.8m
The commercially zoned property, built in 1932, now has a rateable value of $3.8m.
Nasa hopes for second Wanaka balloon launch today or weekend
The balloon will mark Nasa’s final planned launch from Wānaka Airport for 2023.
Landmark purchase of Mt Iron land
The public is one step closer to owning Wānaka’s local landmark, Mt Iron.
Wanaka mountain biker died ‘doing the thing he loved’
The man who died at Queenstown Bike Park was a former president of Bike Wānaka.
Star quality: There's no outshining LandEscape Wanaka
It's the perfect combination of spas, stars, cycling and sustainability.
Wānaka developer insolvent, $440k owed to IRD
IRD appears on a statement of affairs, owed $448,000 as a preferential creditor.
Mumms the word: Champagne-themed hotel stay, anyone?
This and other new travel experiences you won't want to share.
Power List: The top NZ retirement village owner operators
Six businesses own 47% of villages and 63% of units: we name the giants of the sector.
Look what the wind blew in: Balloon disrupts croquet game
Pilot skims trees, roof tops and powerlines in search of safe spot.