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Porteous going in a new direction

Olympics · Wanaka

Porteous going in a new direction

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Defending Olympic champion Nico Porteous, of Wanaka, is stepping away from competitive skiing. PHOTO: NOAH WALLACE Wanaka wonder Nico Porteous has no regrets as he closes the book on a big chapter in his life.Read Article

'Views, location': Section overlooking Lake Wanaka sells for $3.5m

Cricket · Wanaka

'Views, location': Section overlooking Lake Wanaka sells for $3.5m

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A vacant plot of land in one of Wanaka’s most sought-after streets has sold for $3.5 million. The 1799sqm section on Tiffany Lane was sold by Whitefox Real...See the Story

Night rabbit control shoots to be conducted at reserve

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The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to manage wildlife and maintain the ecological health of the reserve. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery Users of Wanaka’s popular Mount Iron Reserve will be warned to keep clear to allow for a controlled rabbit control operation this month and next.Oceania · Arunachal Pradesh See the Story

U.S. Biathlon Senior National Team and National Development Group rosters announced

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The United States Biathlon Association has released the nominated members of the 2025-26 Senior National Team and 2025-26 National Development Group, including Vincent Bonacci from Salt Lake City.Senior National TeamA1:Campbell Wright (Wanaka, NZL/Waiorau Nordic Skiing)A2:Jake Brown (St. Paul, MN/Craftsbury Green Racing Project) Maxime Germain (Chamonix-Mont Blanc, FRA/National Guard Biathlon) Deedra Irwin (Pulaski, WI/Army World Class Athlete P…Wanaka · Wanaka Read Article

NASA Balloon Mission Prepares for Second Launch in Southern Hemisphere

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 The second scientific balloon slated for NASA's 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon Campaign is prepared for launch, pending suitable weather at the Wanaka Airport mid-latitude facility. This mission marks the final flight of the current campaign. Filled with 18.8 million cubic feet (532,000 cubic meters) of helium, the super pressure balloon will traverse the Southern Hemisphere's midWanaka · Wanaka Read Article

NASA balloon embarks on multi-month stratospheric flight from New Zealand

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 NASA's super pressure balloon has successfully achieved float altitude following its launch from Wanaka Airport in New Zealand at 10:44 a.m. NZST on April 17 (6:44 p.m. EDT, April 16). Designed to navigate the mid-latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere, the mission aims to remain airborne for 100 days or longer, marking a major milestone for NASA's long-duration ballooning efforts. The massiNASA · Wanaka Read Article

The important thing is that karakia do not become tokenistic

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Thomas Aerepo-Morgan delivers a Matariki karakia during the national hautapu ceremony at Treble Cone, near Wanaka, last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED What do you do when someone prays to a god you don’t believe in? It is something I encourage my social work students to consider as they are all expected to be able to work cross-culturally.Wanaka · Wanaka Read Article

From tomboy to the jewel of Mt Iron

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Amy Bixby has been making her own jewellery for two decades and loves the process from start to finish. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED When you throw on your jewellery for lunch, events or work, it is not too often you think of the jeweller behind the tools — unless you have met her.Wanaka · Wanaka Read Article

Adventure race a highlight of MAC year

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Dozens of students took part in Mount Aspiring College’s annual adventure race championships on Monday. The event takes place every year in a...Wanaka · Wanaka Read Article

Tesla Cybertruck to tour South Island this month

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Controversial electric pick-up to attend public events in Wanaka, Cromwell.Tesla Cybertruck · Wanaka See the Story

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