Family drops hospital grievance
Family drops hospital grievance
The parents of a boy with a split kidney who was sent home from Oamaru Hospital last month and told to "harden up" are not making a formal complaint.
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Water spilled to make room in lakes
Water spilled to make room in lakes
Benmore dam is spilling water this week for the first time in nearly five years, creating a spectacular scene for visitors to the Waitaki Valley.
Young combination up there with best
Young combination up there with best
Young dog triallist Todd Rowland, in his first full season of the sport, helped create an Otago trifecta at the Tux South Island sheep dog trial championships at Geraldine on Friday.
100 years of harness racing
100 years of harness racing
Oamaru Harness Racing Club life-members Neville Simpson and Jack Browne are looking forward to a special race meeting at the Oamaru racecourse tomorrow.
Silver service to Plunket
Silver service to Plunket
When Tristine Simpson had her first child nearly 27 years ago, she joined the Tokarahi sub-branch of Plunket.
Special status given blacksmith's shop
Special status given blacksmith's shop
The vision of four North Otago farmers in the 1970s has paid off, with the historic Nicol's Blacksmith Shop in Duntroon receiving national recognition from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
Trust appeal withdrawal stuns Waitaki First chair
Trust appeal withdrawal stuns Waitaki First chair
Waitaki First chairwoman Helen Brookes says she was "absolutely stunned" when she learned yesterday the Waitaki Protection Trust would withdraw its appeal to the Environment Court against the proposed north bank tunnel concept power scheme.
Focus on viability of Otepopo School urged
Focus on viability of Otepopo School urged
A report by commissioner Mike Allison on the troubled Otepopo School at Herbert has found a community concerned about the viability of its school and divided in its views over the future.
Plenty old, something new incollection
Plenty old, something new incollection
It all started when Lisa Pope's grandparents, Stan and Jean Roney, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at the Star and Garter restaurant in 2005.
Volunteers aiding spinal trust
Volunteers aiding spinal trust
The New Zealand Spinal Trust is again reaping the fruits of the labour of volunteer pickers at boutique vineyard Ostler Wines in the Waitaki Valley.
Positive feeling after report on future of small school
Positive feeling after report on future of small school
Otepopo School commissioner Mike Allison's comment that the views of both groups should be respected was a "positive step", a school parent said yesterday.
Artist going solo
Artist going solo
Oamaru artist Christopher Wright (above) is excited about his first solo art exhibition.
Trials still a family affair
Trials still a family affair
"I just do what has to be done," Ross McMillan says with a broad grin as he peels potatoes at the North Otago dog trial championships being held on his family's Waianakarua farm.
Thefts prompt warning
Thefts prompt warning
Police are warning Oamaru residents to be vigilant about security following a spate of offending involving vehicles.
Pleased by parental response
Pleased by parental response
The organisers of a public meeting in Oamaru on Monday night aimed at enlightening parents about what was happening with teenagers, are thrilled with the response.
Bigger is better for Xbox fans
Bigger is better for Xbox fans
When Neal Hayes turned 17 a few weeks ago, he celebrated his birthday by inviting some friends over to play on his Xbox - on the big screens at the family-owned Oamaru Movie World 3.
Contest finalist
Contest finalist
Former Waitaki Boys High School pupil Michael Trengrove is off to Egypt in July to represent New Zealand at the world finals of the Microsoft Imagine Cup.
Trust to ensure Meridian consults
Trust to ensure Meridian consults
The Waitaki Protection Trust is not withdrawing its appeal to the Environment Court but will use it to ensure an agreement with Meridian Energy over the proposed north bank tunnel concept power scheme is implemented fully.
Flight changes expected to 'go ahead regardless'
Flight changes expected to 'go ahead regardless'
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean has met Eagle Air general manager Grant Kerr to discuss concerns about the new timetable for Oamaru's air service.
Triallist's dogs perform despite unusual names
Triallist's dogs perform despite unusual names
Forget the usual Ben, Jess and Wag - Owaka dog triallist Roger Sellars has far more inventive names for his dogs.