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Firework fundraiser likely ‘biggest’ yet for primary school
For the first time since 2023, the Weston School Fireworks went off with a bang.
Nic Duff
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Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation
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Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation
A gas leak at the Duntroon Hotel earlier this week is still being investigated.
Waitaki Boys’ High finishes successful season with chess championship win
Waitaki Boys’ High finishes successful season with chess championship win
Waitaki Boys’ High School chess team has been crowned national champions.
'It’s not OK to intimidate someone like that'
'It’s not OK to intimidate someone like that'
A woman working alone in an Oamaru MP’s office was left shaken after allegedly being shoved by pro-Palestine protesters who forced their way inside.
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Pupil’s actions give family ‘invaluable’ time with grandmother
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Pupil’s actions give family ‘invaluable’ time with grandmother
Upstanding members of our community come in all shapes, sizes — and ages.
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Jam-packed day of activities for Duntroon’s 150th
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Jam-packed day of activities for Duntroon’s 150th
Duntroon is having a party.
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Herbst keen to get to NZ rugby development camp
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Herbst keen to get to NZ rugby development camp
A well-travelled North Otago rugby player has earned national honours.
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North Otago trio hold their own at basketball showcase
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North Otago trio hold their own at basketball showcase
A trio of North Otago pupils took part in a basketball showcase event last weekend.
Oamaru start season where they left off
Oamaru start season where they left off
The champs are still the champs.
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‘We made our vows for life’: marking 60th
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‘We made our vows for life’: marking 60th
The game of badminton brought Colin and Dorothy Duffy together.
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Plan to bring creative hub to community
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Plan to bring creative hub to community
Plans for a centre of the arts have been drawn up and class could be in session at the Kurow School as soon as next year.
At least $5K of electronics taken in Oamaru smash and grab
At least $5K of electronics taken in Oamaru smash and grab
A smash and grab burglary in Oamaru overnight has left an electronics storefront shattered.
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Old Golds into final after thriller
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Old Golds into final after thriller
A game of rugby is 80 minutes long and North Otago needed every last one of them — as well as a few more — to beat Poverty Bay.
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Young player sets footie sights high
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Young player sets footie sights high
Savannah Clark’s time at St Kevin’s College may have been short, but she still managed to built one a hell of resume.
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Taste of Highlanders life for two local boys
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Taste of Highlanders life for two local boys
A pair of promising North Otago rugby players got to extend their season with one more special game.
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Oamaru chasing hat-trick — and fun
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Oamaru chasing hat-trick — and fun
Cricket season has arrived in North Otago. With the Borton Cup returning this weekend, Reporter Nic Duff caught up with the seven teams vying for the title this summer.
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All good pets go to heaven, blessed
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All good pets go to heaven, blessed
Oamaru and Maheno pets are blessed. St Luke’s and St Andrew’s Anglican Churches held special pet blessing services on Sunday.
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Arts therapists gather for ‘reconnections hui’
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Arts therapists gather for ‘reconnections hui’
Arts therapists from around the South Island converged on Oamaru last weekend.
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Parking up to make the most of tournament
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Parking up to make the most of tournament
Waikouaiti Petanque club hosted its annual social doubles tournament last month with 17 teams coming from Dunedin, Waikouaiti and Oamaru to take part.
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Motel attains gold standard rating
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Motel attains gold standard rating
Mariner Suites is the gold standard of Kiwi motels.