Low-key celebrations in North Otago
Low-key celebrations in North Otago
New Year's Eve celebrations were low key in North Otago, with hotels and restaurants in small towns ringing in 2012 with meals and live music.
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Valley race day turns out another winner
Valley race day turns out another winner
From his vantage point Dave McDonald could see almost every centimetre of the Kurow racecourse.
Healthy practice through generations
Healthy practice through generations
The villa, erected by Oamaru's second chiropractor in the 1920s, sticks out like a sore thumb on Eden St.
Officer allegedly assaulted
Officer allegedly assaulted
A policeman was allegedly assaulted at a property in the northern end of Oamaru on Thursday afternoon.
Rodeo action and weather both hot
Rodeo action and weather both hot
It looked a picture but felt like the inside of an oven at the Omarama Rodeo yesterday.
Rodeo family event in more ways than one
Rodeo family event in more ways than one
Chequered shirts, cowboy hats and denim were in vogue as the sun beat down on the 56th annual Waimate rodeo yesterday.
Moeraki's founders celebrated 175 years on
Moeraki's founders celebrated 175 years on
Twelve men came by sea on Boxing Day in 1836 to found Moeraki.
New sports co-ordinator finds she has plenty of territory to cover
New sports co-ordinator finds she has plenty of territory to cover
New Sport Waitaki regional co-ordinator Kate Cartwright is getting to grips with her turf.
Shop owners recall many accidents at crossing
Shop owners recall many accidents at crossing
What do you get when you combine what North End residents say is the narrowest section of State Highway 1 between Picton and Bluff, a pedestrian crossing, about two dozen shops, four schools within a matter of blocks and myriad side streets which do not meet up?
Jumbo job for Steampunk playground
Jumbo job for Steampunk playground
Work on a life-sized elephant for the Steampunk-themed playground at Friendly Bay is progressing well.
Bridge reopens after months of work
Bridge reopens after months of work
The replacement of the Humber St bridge in Oamaru has finally been completed - behind the original schedule and over budget.
Falling masonry prompts footpath closure
Falling masonry prompts footpath closure
The footpath beside the Old Junction Hotel in Oamaru has been closed to the public after reports of falling masonry.
Holiday parks gear up
Holiday parks gear up
Holidaymakers will be heading for popular North Otago holiday haunts again this summer.
Mainland down, North Island to go
Mainland down, North Island to go
Oamaru wheelman David Wilson has passed the halfway point of his journey from Stewart Island to Cape Reinga atop his penny-farthing.
Recognition for four-year investigation
Recognition for four-year investigation
It had all the makings of a Hollywood film.
Hospital target of vandals
Hospital target of vandals
The old Oamaru Hospital used to be a place where sick people went to be cured. These days, however, it seems to have become a target for vandals.
Market day successful
Market day successful
Oamaru retailers abandoned the confines of their stores on Saturday and took their wares to the people in the streets.
Athletics: WGHS pupil sprinting star
Athletics: WGHS pupil sprinting star
Waitaki Girls' High School pupil Megan McPhail is New Zealand sport's rising speed queen.
Christmas market, party
Christmas market, party
North Otago residents are being urged to support local vendors and entertainers at the Oamaru Farmers Market and Harbourside Christmas Party on Friday, December 23.
No cigarettes sold in underage sting
No cigarettes sold in underage sting
Oamaru retailers seem to have learnt their lesson regarding selling cigarettes to underage customers.