Labour chooses teen candidate for Waitaki electorate
Labour chooses teen candidate for Waitaki electorate
Last year, he was in school corridors. By the end of the year he could be in the corridors of power.
Nic Duff
Association formed to keep eye on spending
Association formed to keep eye on spending
The revival of an association in North Otago will aim to keep the Waitaki District Council honest.
Club’s centenary celebrations live up to expectations
Club’s centenary celebrations live up to expectations
A North Otago sports club has brought up a very impressive milestone.
Jazz and blues festival an absolute success: organiser
Jazz and blues festival an absolute success: organiser
Music lovers in North Otago were treated to an array of artists and sub-genres at a multi-day festival.
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Plant not wanted, company told
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Plant not wanted, company told
South Canterbury residents are making their voices heard.
Oamaru-Dunedin shuttle needs new operator
Oamaru-Dunedin shuttle needs new operator
A North Otago couple are in search of someone to take over their beloved business.
Details sought over hit and run
Details sought over hit and run
Police are seeking information about a hit and run in Oamaru last weekend.
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Dead albatross found on beach
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Dead albatross found on beach
A dead albatross has washed up on Kakanui Beach.
Eight-hour bike challenge deemed a success
Eight-hour bike challenge deemed a success
The North Otago locality of Papakaio has again held a gruelling mountain-bike challenge that also gives back to the local school.
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With kisses: what a lovely day to turn 100
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With kisses: what a lovely day to turn 100
Valentine's Day this year will be extra special for a North Otago woman.
Fans flock to pre-season match
Fans flock to pre-season match
It has been a long time coming, but North Otago locals were finally able to see some Super Rugby action in the flesh.
Pro-am pairs tournament in town
Pro-am pairs tournament in town
North Otago golfers had the chance to rub elbows with the pros yesterday.
Chess champs return to town
Chess champs return to town
Sixty-six years is a long time between drinks.
Careering milk truck delivers destruction
Careering milk truck delivers destruction
A retired Oamaru barber is used to close shaves, but this one was a little too close for comfort.
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Car crash survivor ready for 100 mile race
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Car crash survivor ready for 100 mile race
Not even a car crash or Covid-19 lockdowns could stop a North Otago man from completing one of the toughest races in New Zealand.
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Opening for Sheeran a ‘dream come true’
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Opening for Sheeran a ‘dream come true’
Pop superstar Ed Sheeran will have a slice of Waimate by his side when his + - = ÷ x Tour - the Mathematics Tour - hits our shores.
‘Seamless’ start to mountain-biking event
‘Seamless’ start to mountain-biking event
Round one of the National Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) cross-country (XC) event was held in Papakaio on Sunday.
Orchestra players gather at camp; concert tonight
Orchestra players gather at camp; concert tonight
As orchestra members from around the globe descend on North Otago for the 26th Waitaki Summer Music Camp, for one string musician it is a homecoming of sorts.