Kayla Hodge

Power and peace of land and sea channelled in art

Artist Maree White is glad to be back in Waitaki, hosting her summer exhibition in Otematata last...

Power and peace of land and sea channelled in art

Creativity has always fuelled Maree White’s soul. At her annual exhibition in Otematata, the Whakatane artist, who grew up in Waitaki, tells Kayla Hodge about her love for the arts.

Pacific Island group forging ahead with clinics

The Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group started its Covid-19 vaccination clinics again...

Pacific Island group forging ahead with clinics

The Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group is continuing to roll out its Covid-19 vaccination clinics this year.

Street closed after train and car collide in Oamaru

A train has crashed with a car in lower Thames St this afternoon. Photo: Kayla Hodge

Street closed after train and car collide in Oamaru

A train and a car have collided in Oamaru's Thames St this afternoon leaving one person seriously hurt.

Sheltered camp spot right beside water

Sailors Cutting, near Otematata, is a sheltered campsite just off the main highway with big...

Sheltered camp spot right beside water

Summer is all about exploring New Zealand in these days of no overseas holiday options.

Meeting in the middle their happy place

Siblings Colin Smythe and Wendy Casey meet halfway for summer at the Kurow Holiday Park. PHOTO:...

Meeting in the middle their happy place

Sometimes families just have to meet in the middle.

Conserving water urged after fire at treatment plant

Firefighters at the scene north of Oamaru this morning. Photo: Kayla Hodge

Conserving water urged after fire at treatment plant

Residents on the Lower Waitaki Water Supply are being urged to conserve water after a fire at the water treatment plant caused ''irreparable damage'' early today.

Penguin rehabilitating at centre

Little blue penguin ‘‘Dani’’ makes herself at home at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony’s...

Penguin rehabilitating at centre

Dani is learning to spread her wings.

Five-plus a day easy at lakeside spot

The Boat Harbour camping ground is a busy campsite next to Lake Benmore in Otematata. PHOTO:...

Five-plus a day easy at lakeside spot

Most people leave the gardening at home when they go camping.

House near Maheno 'well alight' by fire

Smoke can be seen from a house fire near Maheno. Photo: Kayla Hodge

House near Maheno 'well alight' by fire

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) crews are battling a house fire near Maheno this morning.

Top family spot for summer camping fun

Omarama Top 10 Holiday Park offers motel rooms, units, cabins, tent and caravan sites, and even...

Top family spot for summer camping fun

After winning money from running races there’s nothing quite like a visit from an ice cream truck to top off the perfect summer’s day.

'Devastated': Family on holiday left stranded after car stolen

The Field family's gold Toyota Camry, with many of their cherished belongings, was taken while...

'Devastated': Family on holiday left stranded after car stolen

Violated, devastated and heartbroken.

Hearts going into week of music at camp

Waitaki Summer Music Camp organiser Paul Claman listens to the orchestra practise in preparation...

Hearts going into week of music at camp

Music is good for the soul — just ask Paul Claman.

Give it a go: Doll making

Oamaru Cloth Doll Crafters teacher Sharon Mitchell loves the quirkiness, colours and process of...

Give it a go: Doll making

There is nothing Sharon Mitchell cannot bring to life in doll form.

Waitaki mayor unconcerned with deficit

Waitaki mayor unconcerned with deficit

The Waitaki District Council is still in a sound financial position despite positing a deficit of $4.4 million for the past financial year, Mayor Gary Kircher says.