Fire brigades brave cold at MND fundraiser Fire brigades brave cold at MND fundraiser As if winter was not cold enough, Waitaki fire brigades decided to up the ante.
No Matariki cluster but beautiful sunrise No Matariki cluster but beautiful sunrise Waitaki District Council hosted its annual stargazing event with Māori astronomer David McNamara last week as part of Matariki celebrations.
SUBSCRIBER Excelsior win to claim second spot, earn life in upcoming playoffs SUBSCRIBER Excelsior win to claim second spot, earn life in upcoming playoffs No surprises were sprung during the final round of the Citizens Shield on Saturday with the three leading teams all claiming wins.
Growing strong team key for new brigade leaders Growing strong team key for new brigade leaders Two Waitaki fire brigades have welcomed new chief fire officers this month. Reporter Nic Duff caught up with the new men in charge.
SUBSCRIBER Athletic Marist retain trophy SUBSCRIBER Athletic Marist retain trophy A chaotic final five minutes that had two lead changes ended with Athletic Marist being crowned the Pasifika kings of rugby again.
Firefighter calling time after 51 years Firefighter calling time after 51 years For the last 51 years Bevan Koppert has been a mainstay of the Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Group asks MP to help get speed limit reversed Group asks MP to help get speed limit reversed Efforts to keep a lower speed limit in place across the Waitaki bridge have found an ally.
SUBSCRIBER Excelsior dominate Athletic Marist despite messy start in heavy rain SUBSCRIBER Excelsior dominate Athletic Marist despite messy start in heavy rain Winter was in full swing in North Otago on Saturday as wet and windy conditions welcomed all six teams back after they had last weekend off.
Drive to keep hospital shuttle going Drive to keep hospital shuttle going Trevor Goodin is as busy as ever, helping people get to hospital appointments in Dunedin.
Centenarian ‘good fella to be around’ Centenarian ‘good fella to be around’ "Take things as they come."
Event centre roof on track Event centre roof on track The construction of the Network Waitaki Event Centre has reached a major milestone.
Crop competition aids charities Crop competition aids charities Pauline and Peter Dodd won the Crop That Caught The Judges’ Eye award at the Waianakarua and Waiareka Valley Lions Clubs Winter Crop Competition awards evening last week.
Breakfasts hosted to give support Breakfasts hosted to give support Oamaru had a tinge of pink yesterday.
SUBSCRIBER Strong defence deals blow to champs SUBSCRIBER Strong defence deals blow to champs Valley fronted up in a big way defensively to beat the defending Citizens Shield champions on Saturday.
Blood pressure checks, advice offered for all Blood pressure checks, advice offered for all New Zealand is under pressure and the Heart Foundation is doing something about it.
Pupils add a string to their bows Pupils add a string to their bows St Joseph’s School pupils were on target during a recent visit from Oamaru Archers.
Bringing up century like a ‘hole in one’ Bringing up century like a ‘hole in one’ If you ask Margaret Kyle, life is a lot like golf.
Sri Lanka trip ‘awesome experience’ Sri Lanka trip ‘awesome experience’ From Oamaru to Auckland and as far away as Sri Lanka — rugby has taken Ben Sinnamon across the globe.
Waitaki Boys’ not willing to commit to breakaway SI schools' competition Waitaki Boys’ not willing to commit to breakaway SI schools' competition A proposed South Island First XV breakaway competition could have one less team.