Nic Duff

‘Disappointed’ after synthetic courts dropped from plans

A concept design of the Network Waitaki Events Centre, which was given the go-ahead by the...

‘Disappointed’ after synthetic courts dropped from plans

North Otago tennis says it is disappointed the sport will no longer be played under the roof at the new events centre in Oamaru, and cannot see any money coming its way to help.

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Accusations made after events centre plan changed

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Accusations made after events centre plan changed

Six timber-spring courts will be built in Oamaru’s new events centre, with a $50K price tag, and leading to accusations of some sports being favoured and tennis lobbed out altogether.

Children, baby taken to hospital after crash

Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel were at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in...

Children, baby taken to hospital after crash

Five children and a baby involved in a two-car crash in Oamaru yesterday were taken to hospital by police as no ambulances were available.

Six children taken to hospital after Oamaru crash

Emergency services at the scene in Oamaru this afternoon. Photo: Nic Duff

Six children taken to hospital after Oamaru crash

Five children and a baby involved in a two-car crash in Oamaru this afternoon were taken to hospital by police as no ambulances were available.

Valley strike back late to beat Excelsior

Valley strike back late to beat Excelsior

The unpredictable nature of the Citizens Shield competition in North Otago continued on Saturday.

Young performers strut stuff during competition

Lucy Brown competing in the Latin, American or tango under-12 competition at the Oamaru Opera...

Young performers strut stuff during competition

The best and brightest young performers in the South Island took to the stage in Oamaru last weekend.

Storyboard tells Livingstone’s history

New Zealand Remembrance Army Waitaki regional co-ordinator Barry Gamble (left) and Waitaki...

Storyboard tells Livingstone’s history

Travellers going through Livingstone will now have a spot to sit and learn about the history of the area.

Latest stats delight Tourism Waitaki

Tourism Waitaki released a report last week showing the sector is outperforming the national average in a range of categories.

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Athies within striking distance of top spot

The Citizens Shield. Photo: Rugby In North Otago

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Athies within striking distance of top spot

Athletic Marist were the big winners of round six in the Citizens Shield in North Otago on Saturday.

Otago heritage site for network

Huriawa Peninsula is the first Maori heritage site in Otago added to Tohu Whenua’s network. PHOTO...

Otago heritage site for network

Huriawa Peninsula in Karitane was officially added to the Tohu Whenua’s network of sites yesterday.

Praise for wellbeing space

Palmerston School teacher aide Sarah Jane Kelly shows Waitaki MP Miles Anderson around the school...

Praise for wellbeing space

Palmerston School has established a designated space for overwhelmed pupils and now it is asking Waitaki’s MP to help secure funding to run it.

Kazakhstan beckons WGHS pupil

Waitaki Girls’ High School year 13 pupil Anika Hayes and the school’s head of learning for...

Kazakhstan beckons WGHS pupil

Kazakhstan is calling.

Green lessons for Papakaio pupils

Waitaki District Council waste minimisation officer Chantal Barnes accompanies Papakaio School on...

Green lessons for Papakaio pupils

Papakaio school pupils are going green.

Local sights feature

Whitestone Model Rail Group (from left) member Eric O’Brien, president Warren Crawford, members...

Local sights feature

It appears there’s no way you can stop this train ... and Oamaru charities will be pleased about that.

Boards association ‘building’ relationships

At Papakaio School last week were (from left) Papakaio School principal Damian Brown, Te...

Boards association ‘building’ relationships

Nothing beats a good trip around Otago.

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Equestrian arena build under way

Deb Smith, her daughter Claire and horse Hennessy are excited for their new equestrian arena to...

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Equestrian arena build under way

There will be no horsing around with a new equestrian arena being built in Pukeuri.

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Going to Olympiad ‘difficult to believe’

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Going to Olympiad ‘difficult to believe’

Kazakhstan is calling. Waitaki Girls’ High School year 13 pupil Anika Hayes, 17, will represent New Zealand at the International Biology Olympiad in Kazakhstan in July.

Contract signed for new events centre

Waitaki District Council chief executive Alex Parmley (left) and Apollo Projects chief executive...

Contract signed for new events centre

A contract has been signed for Oamaru’s new events centre and work will begin "in the next few months".

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Athies dig deep to hold Blues to 17-17 draw

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Athies dig deep to hold Blues to 17-17 draw

Excelsior and Athletic Marist could not be separated in the battle of the carpark on Saturday.

Odd feeling as team-mates play each other

Lightning Strike wing attack Ruby Fox looks to pass the ball during the opening round of their...

Odd feeling as team-mates play each other

It was school mate against school mate and even coach against coach in the opening round of the North Otago premier A netball competition last weekend.

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