Wanaka

TRIATHLON 8:36AM
McNeice and Crawford extend Challenge Wanaka dominance on perfect day WANAKA — Dylan McNeice of Christchurch and Whanganui resident Gina Crawford today extended their phenomenal record at Challenge Wanaka by scoring their third and sixth victories respectively at what is regarded as the world’s most scenic long distance triathlon. By Challenge Wanaka
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TRIATHLON 11:01AM
Challenge Wanaka 2014 (Video) WANAKA — The top three men and women at Challenge Wanaka 2014, finishing and interviews. By MJ Media
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TRIATHLON 12:21AM
New date announced for Challenge Wanaka 2015 WANAKA — Challenge Wanaka, the world’s most scenic long-distance triathlon, will take place on Sunday 22 February 2015, a month after its traditional race weekend for the past eight years. By Challenge Family
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TRIATHLON 12:51PM
Historic day at Challenge Wanaka as McNeice and Hammond take titles for New Zealand WANAKA — Ideal conditions for long-distance triathlon turned into a perfect day for Dylan McNeice (NZL) and Candice Hammond (NZL) as they won the men's and women's races at Challenge Wanaka 2014. By Challenge Family
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TRIATHLON 8:32PM
Candice Hammond wins Challenge Wanaka 2014 (video) WANAKA — By MJ Media
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TRIATHLON 7:28PM
Dylan McNeice wins Challenge Wanaka 2014 (video) WANAKA — By MJ Media
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TRIATHLON 5:10PM
Challenge Wanaka 2014 Pro Men Preview WANAKA — Challenge Wanaka 2014 gets underway at 6.30am this Saturday morning. By MJ Media
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TRIATHLON 2:31PM
Challenge Wanaka 2014 Pro Women Preview WANAKA — Challenge Wanaka is just two sleeps away, here are the top Women in the race. By MJ Media
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TRIATHLON 2:19PM
Defending champions in great shape to retain crowns WANAKA — With less than three days to go before Challenge Wanaka 2014, the world's most scenic long-distance triathlon, both winners from last year say they're in great shape after introducing new training regimes for this season and are aiming for back-to-back victories. By Challenge Family
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TRIATHLON 1:15PM
Final countdown to New Zealand's largest triathlon festival WANAKA — A record number of swimmers, bikers and runners of all ages and abilities are about to put months of training to the ultimate test as the Challenge Wanaka triathlon festival gets underway this coming weekend. By EveNZ
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TRIATHLON 1:02PM
Live coverage of Challenge Wanaka WANAKA — Follow live updates on twitter. By MJ Media
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TRIATHLON 4:49PM
Challenge Wanaka spreads the love with three weddings around race day WANAKA — There'll be more than a touch of love in the air during next weekend's Challenge Wanaka and Lake Wanaka Half with three overseas couples travelling to the region to get married and compete in what is widely regarded as the world's most scenic iron distance triathlon. By Challenge Wanaka
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TRIATHLON 8:11AM
Three world champions join record field for Lake Wanaka Half WANAKA — This year's Lake Wanaka Half, part of the Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival, has attracted a record number of entries with three world champions amongst a field of more than 1,200 athletes. By Challenge Wanaka
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TRIATHLON 11:59PM
Challenge Wanaka festival events encourage everyone to get active WANAKA — This month’s eighth annual Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival once again includes several satellite events designed to give locals and visitors alike the opportunity to get active, have fun and take part in the world’s number one fastest-growing sport. By EveNZ
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FESTIVAL 12:13PM
Rhythm and Alps rapid growth forces festival organisers to cap numbers for Rhythm and Vines WANAKA — Rhythm and Alps, in its first year at its new location in the beautiful Cardrona Valley, Wanaka, is experiencing overwhelming demand for tickets.  Increased interest in the festival has meant there are now less than 200 general admission tickets for the 2 day  festival and only limited availability for 2 day tickets with camping. By Rhythm Group
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TRIATHLON 1:17PM
Challenge Wanaka launches volunteer drive with free training WANAKA — Challenge Wanaka has launched a campaign to recruit hundreds of volunteers needed for its annual triathlon festival between 15-18 January by offering free training in first aid and traffic management. By EveNZ
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POLICE 4:01PM
Police Say Crash Death Is Unexplained But Not Likely To Be Suspicious WANAKA — Police say that while the death of 22-year-old Rutger Hale in a motor vehicle crash on State Highway 6 yesterday morning is unexplained they don't believe it is suspicious. By New Zealand Police
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TOURISM 2:34PM
Move over Queenstown; New Zealand has a new 'Adventure Capital' – Lake Wanaka! WANAKA — According to one of National Geographic’s hand-picked adventurers New Zealand has a new Adventure Capital. By Lake Wanaka Tourism
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FESTIVAL 2:25PM
Wanakafest not for the fainthearted WANAKA — Willowridge Wanakafest organisers have announced they will be taking over town for a breathtaking finale of the Urban Downhill mountain biking race this Saturday 26 October. By Ellipsis Creative Communications
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MUSIC 11:53AM
Festival of Colour brings Lawrence Arabia's classic melodies back to Wanaka WANAKA — Following their sold-out appearance at this year's Southern Lakes Festival of Colour, melodic Kiwi four-piece Lawrence Arabia return to Wanaka for a special one-off gig at the town's new boutique bar and music venue, Gin & Raspberry on Thursday 7 November. By EveNZ
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SPORT 12:09PM
Council Commitment to Wanaka Sports Facility Unchanged WANAKA — Council commitment to a major sports facility in Wanaka remains unchanged, with QLDC advising today that it had completed a design peer review of the facility and had also appointed an external project manager to drive the next stages of the development. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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REAL ESTATE 12:48PM
New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty launches Wanaka office WANAKA — Premier real estate company New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty is one of the fastest growing independent real estate companies in the country, opening its Wanaka office just one month after it expanded into Arrowtown. By Southern Public Relations
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