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"Interesting journey": Wanaka officially set to get its first McDonald's

NewstalkZB 22 Jan 2026
McDonald’s finally has the green light to build its golden arches in Wanaka, more than two years after first ...
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Warbirds Over Wānaka display of deadly jets sparks backlash

RNZ 22 Jan 2026
Plans to showcase F-22 Raptor fighter jets at Warbirds Over Wānaka have drawn condemnation from a former Doctors Without Borders worker, who says the display legitimises US military force and weapons used to kill civilians ... Organisers respond ... ....
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Warbirds Over Wānaka Display Of Deadly Jets Sparks Backlash

Scoop 22 Jan 2026
The F-22 Raptors are widely considered the most lethal fighter jets ever built, says a former Doctors Without Borders worker ....
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2025-26 Jetsprints Golden Homes Round 3 At Wanaka

Scoop 19 Jan 2026
Cooper Silverton recorded the quickest elapsed time in the NextGen training session, and earned the right to practice a victory lap flying the chequered flag ....
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F22 Raptor Confirmed For Warbirds Over Wanaka

Scoop 12 Jan 2026
Two Raptors will make the trip to New Zealand and will operate out of Christchurch International Airport. Ed says the team at Christchurch has been instrumental in helping secure the F-22s ....
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"The ground will shake": Warbirds Over Wanaka to host one of the most advanced fighter jets

NewstalkZB 12 Jan 2026
A historic first for Warbirds Over Wanaka this Easter.  ... LISTEN ABOVE . .
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Wānaka freeskier Melville-Ives wins Colorado Freeski Halfpipe World Cup

RNZ 11 Jan 2026
Nineteen-year-old freeskier Finley Melville-Ives of Wānaka continues to warm up for the Winter Olympics in sensational style by winning the Aspen Freeski Halfpipe World Cup in Colorado ... He scored 95.00 to surge straight to the top of the leaderboard.
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Name release – fatal incident, Wanaka (New Zealand Police)

Public Technologies 07 Jan 2026
). Police can now release the name of the man who died in Wanaka on 5 January. He was 85-year-old David Simmers of Wanaka.
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Roche Street, Wanaka closed following crash (New Zealand Police)

Public Technologies 05 Jan 2026
). Roche Street, Wanaka is closed following a crash ... Initial indications are that there are serious injuries ... ENDS.
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Fatal crash: Wanaka (New Zealand Police)

Public Technologies 05 Jan 2026
). One person has died following a crash on Roche Street, Wanaka this morning ... ENDS ... Attachments Original document Permalink.
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Fatal Crash: Wanaka

Scoop 05 Jan 2026
One person has died following a crash on Roche Street, Wanaka this morning. The crash was reported at around 10.45am. One person has died at the scene. An area of Roche Street remains closed while a scene examination is completed ....
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Roche Street, Wanaka Closed Following Crash - Southern

Scoop 05 Jan 2026
Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area ....
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Festival-goers hit Wanaka for 15th Rhythm & Alps

Otago Daily Times 29 Dec 2025
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Wanaka barber’s idea pays it forward

Otago Daily Times 20 Dec 2025
Wānaka barber Jake Jolly recently completed 20 haircuts and raised $600 for local families in need. PHOTO. EVIE SINCLAIR. An initiative for donation-based haircuts will give some Wānaka families a helping hand this Christmas ... .
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Wānaka braces for influx of teenage partygoers on New Year's Eve

RNZ 17 Dec 2025
Tens of thousands of teenagers are expected to descend on Wānaka's lakefront for one of the country's biggest informal New Year's Eve gatherings, with police warning parents they could face charges if they supply alcohol to minors ... ....

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