Waitaki Boys’ athletes begin tour of Australia
Waitaki Boys’ athletes begin tour of Australia
Waitaki Boys’ High School is starting the basketball season with a a bang.
Nic Duff
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Nurse wins $30k compensation in appeal
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Nurse wins $30k compensation in appeal
A nurse who endured a five-year ordeal to clear her name has won an appeal over being unjustifiably dismissed following an incident in an Oamaru care facility.
‘Big effort’ for championships
‘Big effort’ for championships
The new kids on the disc golf scene have shown they can host national events.
Excelsior chasing three in a row
Excelsior chasing three in a row
Reporter Nic Duff checks in with the teams vying for North Otago's Citizens Shield this year.
Young boxer makes mark in international competition
Young boxer makes mark in international competition
2026 is shaping up as a big year for Oamaru boxer Francis Taafaki.
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Volunteer fire brigade left in limbo
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Volunteer fire brigade left in limbo
The Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade has been left in limbo about the future of its water tanker.
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Bridge opened despite weekend theft, damage
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Bridge opened despite weekend theft, damage
Despite a last-minute delay caused by ‘‘unthinking idiots’’, the new Kakanui Bridge opened this week.
Barrel winner takes her whole family with her
Barrel winner takes her whole family with her
A title 26 years in the making.
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Owner anxious about his greyhounds’ future
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Owner anxious about his greyhounds’ future
A greyhound breeder with more than 50 years of experience in the racing industry wants to make sure his dogs go to good owners.
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‘Thousands’ jazzed up, bluesy for performers
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‘Thousands’ jazzed up, bluesy for performers
You would have been hard-pressed to escape the sound of jazz and blues in Oamaru over the weekend.
Principal thrilled with event success
Principal thrilled with event success
The Papakaio 8 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge went off with a bang once again.
Rippa day despite the rain
Rippa day despite the rain
Even wet weather could not ruin ‘‘a really fun and enjoyable day’’.
Barrel winner takes her whole family with her
Barrel winner takes her whole family with her
A title 26 years in the making.
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McCaw statue plan revived
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McCaw statue plan revived
Richie McCaw’s grassroots beginnings will be immortalised in Oamaru stone by the end of the year.
Barrel winner takes her whole family with her
Barrel winner takes her whole family with her
A title 26 years in the making.
Bard’s tales educate, entertain students
Bard’s tales educate, entertain students
To be or not to be, that is the question posed to Waitaki Boys’ and Girls’ High School students last week.
‘Great vibe’ at fundraising trail ride
‘Great vibe’ at fundraising trail ride
The Five Forks Foothills Trail Ride has again proved to be a roaring success.
Whole-town garage sale returns for good cause
Whole-town garage sale returns for good cause
The Palmerston Garage Sale Extravaganza is back for a second year.
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Another centenarian in the family
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Another centenarian in the family
Becoming a centenarian runs in Gladys McKenzie’s family.
Club prepares for nationals
Club prepares for nationals
Chris Robinson has been hard at work ahead of this weekend’s National Finals Rodeo in Waikouaiti — but his family history with the sport goes back decades.