Parkinson's disease no barrier to involvement
Parkinson's disease no barrier to involvement
Living with Parkinson's disease, Sheila McDougall has learnt how to alleviate the worst effects of shakiness.
Sally Rae
Man charged over motorcyclist's death
Man charged over motorcyclist's death
A commercial truck driver has been charged with careless driving causing the death of young dairy farm worker Tom Fry at Richmond last month.
'Best small school' to close
'Best small school' to close
Otepopo School - a former winner of the Goodman Fielder best small school award - will close on September 24, Education Minister Anne Tolley announced yesterday.
Tonsils at heart of 60-year marriage
Tonsils at heart of 60-year marriage
A bout of tonsilitis brought North Otago couple Ron and Ruth McNally together - and they are still together after 60 years.
Health team gets big tick
Health team gets big tick
Pupils at St Joseph's School in Oamaru are a healthy lot - and have a certificate to prove it.
Wanted: Old cars for charity
Wanted: Old cars for charity
"This is a rare beast," Wes Davies said this week, as he admired a 1957 Dual Ghia at Tempero Coach and Motor Company in Oamaru.
SH1 problems to be raised
SH1 problems to be raised
The Waitaki District Council will discuss the issue of State Highway 1 at Big Kuri Creek, just north of Hampden, and at Richmond-Hilderthorpe - both sections of road closed recently due to flooding - with the New Zealand Transport Agency.
People for the steeple
People for the steeple
A group called Friends of Kakanui Church has been formed in support of the retention of the township's 140-year-old Presbyterian church.
Extra chill factor
Extra chill factor
An ice-cream eating competition will be a novel addition to the annual Port FM midwinter swim at Oamaru Harbour on Sunday.
NZ Suffolk rams providing genetic boost in UK
NZ Suffolk rams providing genetic boost in UK
England may be the birthplace of the Suffolk sheep breed but one English sheep stud is set to get an injection of New Zealand genetics - all the way from Hakataramea.
Top conditions for mud-plug
Top conditions for mud-plug
4WD enthusiasts got downright dirty at the Rotary Club of Waitaki's mud-plug on Saturday.
Hitchhiker killed was Dunedin man
Hitchhiker killed was Dunedin man
A hitchhiker killed on State Highway 1 in Hampden on Wednesday night after apparently being struck by a truck and a car was believed to be a Dunedin man.
Pork sausages make finals at Fine Food NZ
Pork sausages make finals at Fine Food NZ
When it comes to sausages, Sue Morton knows a thing or two about what makes a good pork banger.
Colourful mural tells story of district
Colourful mural tells story of district
A new mural, providing a burst of colour at Waihao Downs School, near Waimate, has been designed to tell the story of the district.
Volunteer acknowledged
Volunteer acknowledged
Oamaru man Andrew Dunn was among 21 volunteers whose contributions to a wide variety of organisations were recognised at a function in Auckland this week.
ETS changes offer opportunities
ETS changes offer opportunities
Opportunities come from change.
Leaving dear harp tugs at heartstrings
Leaving dear harp tugs at heartstrings
With Lynley Caldwell heads to France and Ireland in a few weeks, she admits it will be a strange feeling leaving her beloved harp behind.
Driver followed; arrested by AOS
Driver followed; arrested by AOS
A 25-year-old Christchurch man, allegedly driving a stolen car containing firearms, was arrested without incident at Evansdale yesterday afternoon, after being followed from south of Oamaru by police.
Rock art site still to be assessed
Rock art site still to be assessed
An assessment on the stability of the Takiroa rock art site - the scene of a dramatic collapse last week - is still to be done.
Fashion show and ball talk of the town, organisers say
Fashion show and ball talk of the town, organisers say
Organisers of a steampunk fashion show and ball in Oamaru on Saturday say it is going to be an "awesome" event.