Lake Wanaka
FARR: Four Postcards From The Lakes
The world premiere of Gareth Farr's piece, performed by Benjamin Baker and Maciej KuÅ'akowski. Audio
At The World's Edge Festival - Tranquil Bay
Tranquil Bay is a concert at the 2022 At The World's Edge Festival in Wanaka, held at Rippon Hall at the shore of Lake Wanaka. Audio
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At The World's Edge Festival - Bloom My Heart
Bloom My Heart is a concert at the 2022 At The World's Edge Festival in Wanaka, held at Rippon Hall at the shore of Lake Wanaka. Audio
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STRAUSS: Capriccio
Capriccio by Richard Strauss performed by Benjamin Baker and Justine Cormack on violins, viola players Amanda Verner and Robert Ashworth, and cellists Maciej Kulkowski and Ken Ichinose. Audio
The roots go deep at Wānaka vineyard
Each vine has an individual voice at Rippon according to winemaker and viticulturalist Nick Mills. Established by his parents Rolfe and Lois, the vineyard's now in the hands of the next generation who… Audio
Wanaka company's first-of-its-kind freshwater wetsuits
Kathryn speaks to Eddie Spearing, who runs the annual Ruby Swim at Lake Wanaka, and has created a range of freshwater wetsuits to accommodate lower temperatures. The suits are the first of their kind… Audio
'Consent to pollute': Queenstown Lakes' waste overflow dilemma
Wastewater overflows into the environment are less harmful than having it flow back into people's homes, the Queenstown Lakes District Council says.
Ruby Island swim event for all ages and stages
Well it's the season for open water swimming with waterways and beaches around the country well patronised over the last two months. There are also lots of water based events. This weekend there is… Video, Audio, Gallery
Search continues after helicopter disappeared above Lake Wanaka
A team of navy specialists has been called in to help search Lake Wanaka after police divers found what appears to be the wreckage of an aircraft nearly 50 metres below the surface. Video, Audio
Dive squad resumes search for chopper pilot
The police national dive squad will be back on Lake Wanaka this morning searching for chopper pilot Matthew Wallis. The 39-year-old was on a solo flight on Saturday afternoon when his Robinson R44… Audio
Search for missing pilot resumes on Lake Wanaka
The search for the missing helicopter pilot Matt Wallis is resuming on Lake Wanaka. The son of the Warbirds Over Wanaka founder, Sir Tim Wallis, crashed into the lake near Stevensons Island on… Audio
Touchstone - a community project for Lake Wanaka
Lake swimmers, the local primary school and neighbouring farmers have joined together to look after water quality in Lake Wanaka. Audio
Testing proves 'lake snot' invasive, traced to USA
It's been proved for the first time that the snot-like mucus found in some of the country's most pristine lakes is an invasive species. To date the slime has been found in Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea… Audio
Time running out for great southern lakes
A veteran water quality campaigner says even deep, clean South Island lakes such as Lake Wanaka are showing signs of stress. Audio
Lake Wanaka's grebes
John Darby began building floating nest platforms for Lake Wanaka's grebes three years ago - and they're a resounding success Audio, Gallery