Literacy skills earn student second place
Literacy skills earn student second place
With the school year almost coming to a close, a Waitaki Girls’ High School student has added another accomplishment to her resume.
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Council denies school’s claims
Council denies school’s claims
The Waimate District Council has hit back at claims it did not notify a school its water was undrinkable.
Air of opimism now lodge renovated
Air of opimism now lodge renovated
The future of Whalan Lodge is looking "rosy".
Wetland’s transformation from ‘just a bog’
Wetland’s transformation from ‘just a bog’
There is always something happening at the Duntroon Wetlands.
Highlanders visit nine schools
Highlanders visit nine schools
It may be summer, but rugby was on the brain for Waitaki school pupils last week.
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Rare colossal squid to be displayed at museum
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Rare colossal squid to be displayed at museum
A glimpse into the life of one of the more mysterious ocean creatures on the planet will soon be seen in Oamaru.
Water play area’s grand opening in time for summer
Water play area’s grand opening in time for summer
Just in time for the school holidays.
Cybersecurity expert educates community
Cybersecurity expert educates community
John Parsons is on a mission to make sure the next generation are safe online.
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Play area put to test by children’s antics
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Play area put to test by children’s antics
In a little over 72 hours, the new water play area at the Oamaru Public Gardens has run into its first road block.
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School and council clash over news of nitrate contamination of water
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School and council clash over news of nitrate contamination of water
The Waimate District Council has hit back at claims it did not notify a school its water was undrinkable.
Fire restrictions in places
Fire restrictions in places
Areas in upper Waitaki and Central Otago entered a restricted fire season yesterday with the rest of the Waitaki district expected to follow.
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Don’t drink local water, residents told
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Don’t drink local water, residents told
For the second time in two years, the water in the South Canterbury settlement of Glenavy is undrinkable due to high nitrate levels.
Disc golf gliding into Kurow
Disc golf gliding into Kurow
Two years ago a disc golf course in Kurow was merely an idea Edie Pont had.
Riders bring anti-violence message
Riders bring anti-violence message
Ahead of White Ribbon Day this week a group of motorbike riders rode into town in aid of the cause.
Burnoff ‘got away’ and caused 3ha fire
Burnoff ‘got away’ and caused 3ha fire
A burnoff gone wrong was the cause of a vegetation fire at Waihao Downs on Thursday.
Firefighters battling Waihao Downs blaze
Firefighters battling Waihao Downs blaze
A vegetation fire began in Waihao Downs this afternoon and has continued to rage on through the evening.
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Rugby CEO delighted by welcome
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Rugby CEO delighted by welcome
Afio mai Sene Naoupu.
Cricket player banned after 'seriously offensive' behaviour
Cricket player banned after 'seriously offensive' behaviour
A one-match ban has been imposed on a North Otago cricketer following a code of conduct hearing about "seriously offensive" behaviour.
Cricketer banned for breach
Cricketer banned for breach
A one-match ban has been imposed on a North Otago cricketer following a code of conduct hearing about "seriously offensive" behaviour.
Greenhouse to help Iona residents feel at home
Greenhouse to help Iona residents feel at home
A new greenhouse has been installed in a community partnership for Iona Home’s dementia unit.