Local sights feature
Local sights feature
It appears there’s no way you can stop this train ... and Oamaru charities will be pleased about that.
Nic Duff
Boards association ‘building’ relationships
Boards association ‘building’ relationships
Nothing beats a good trip around Otago.
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Equestrian arena build under way
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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
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
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.
Fifty centre titles ‘just another day’ for Kelly
Fifty centre titles ‘just another day’ for Kelly
A history-making North Otago athlete has described her achievements as "just another day".
Charity making pet food available
Charity making pet food available
The generosity of one pet-loving Waikouaiti resident has been reciprocated by a newly formed charity.
‘Low risk decisions’ theme of driving course
‘Low risk decisions’ theme of driving course
Future road users were encouraged to make "low risk decisions" behind the wheel at an educational workshop last week.
Balloon way of inspiring school pupils
Balloon way of inspiring school pupils
What a way to start term two.
Clean sweep of victories for Presbury, Jennings
Clean sweep of victories for Presbury, Jennings
Jeremy Presbury and Kristy Jennings completed a clean sweep of wins to be crowned Gravel In Paradise champions for 2024.
Glenavy referee plays part in rugby history
Glenavy referee plays part in rugby history
Glenavy rugby referee Jackson Henshaw was a part of history last weekend.
Excelsior again turn tide in second half
Excelsior again turn tide in second half
When I die, bury me in an Excelsior jersey, because I might just come back.
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Virtues of calm space explained
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Virtues of calm space explained
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.
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Old Boys break duck for season with high-scoring win
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Old Boys break duck for season with high-scoring win
It was quality over quantity in the Citizens Shield at the weekend.
Kids dig archaeology event
Kids dig archaeology event
An "awesome showing" of over 30 children at Totara Estate’s An Afternoon of Archaeology last weekend had the estate’s property lead, Jacqui Allison, excited about the success of the occasion.
Land sale for planned waste-to-energy plant approved
Land sale for planned waste-to-energy plant approved
New Zealand’s first waste-to-energy plant is one step closer after approval was granted for the purchase of land at Glenavy.
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Official search called off
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Official search called off
The official search for a missing fisherman near the Waitaki River mouth has been called off but family and friends will continue looking for him.
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Impressive Maheno chalk up second victory
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Impressive Maheno chalk up second victory
Last year Maheno won two games all season.