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	Otago Regional Council investigates Wanaka wastewater treatment plant failures RadioNZ - 18 Nov (RadioNZ) Heavy rain hit last month when the plant was operating at reduced capacity due to a major upgrade leading to a spike in nitrogen levels. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Watch: Driver swerves across centre line on windy South Island road while ‘sucking lollipop’ Stuff.co.nz - 27 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) The footage, filmed by another motorist, shows the driver’s “erratic behaviour” as they navigate SH6 near Lake Wanaka in May. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Man charged following arson attacks on cellphone towers in Wanaka RadioNZ - 24 Oct (RadioNZ) Police say there had been a series of arsons in recent months. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Investigation over fire in cell phone tower in Wanaka RadioNZ - 8 Oct (RadioNZ) Police and a fire investigator in Wanaka are looking into the reports. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Witnesses sought after serious crash involving several vehicles near Wanaka Stuff.co.nz - 4 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Police are seeking witnesses after a serious crash near Wanaka involving several vehicles. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Serious crash involving several vehicles near Wanaka Stuff.co.nz - 3 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) The incident occurred at 4pm on Wednesday on Cardrona Valley Rd and people are seriously injured. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sounds Air cut flying routes as costs surge RadioNZ - 21 Jul (RadioNZ) In September the airline will stop flying between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wanaka. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	How a $10,000 coat cuts the price of other goods on the rack RadioNZ - 3 Jul (RadioNZ) A Wanaka-based design label has come up with a creative way to put quality clothes in front of more customers. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	The abandoned vehicles at scenic Kiwi hotspots Stuff.co.nz - 2 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Dozens of vehicles are abandoned on the streets of Queenstown and Wanaka each year. Why? Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Wanaka freestyle skier Luca Harrington crowned Big Air World Champion RadioNZ - 30 Mar (RadioNZ) Young Wanaka freestyle skier Luca Harrington has achieved his dream, being crowned Big Air World Champion in Switzerland. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General