Codes joining forces to grow sports clubs
Codes joining forces to grow sports clubs
As small towns across New Zealand continue struggle, sports clubs in one North Otago township are determined to avoid the same fate.
Nic Duff
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Old Boys stay alive, Excelsior into final
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Old Boys stay alive, Excelsior into final
Never count out Old Boys.
Draw after dramatic ending
Draw after dramatic ending
Complete and utter pandemonium.
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.
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Excelsior win to claim second spot, earn life in upcoming playoffs
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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.
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Athletic Marist retain trophy
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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.
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Excelsior dominate Athletic Marist despite messy start in heavy rain
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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.
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Strong defence deals blow to champs
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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.