Another try at finding new rector for WBHS
Another try at finding new rector for WBHS
Two top positions still need to be filled at Waitaki Boys' High School as the troubled Oamaru school prepares to begin its second full year under a commissioner.
Hamish MacLean
Pupils have their say on changes
Pupils have their say on changes
Changes at Waitaki Boys' High School this year will not only be at the staff level.
‘Community day’ for show
‘Community day’ for show
In its 134th year, the Palmerston Waihemo A&P Show is set to expand. For the first time, the Palmerston calendar highlight will spread over two days.
Teens spoken to after Cape Wanbrow fire
Teens spoken to after Cape Wanbrow fire
Two Oamaru teenagers have been spoken to by police in relation to a fire on Cape Wanbrow yesterday.
KiwiRail investigating 'spectacular' derailment
KiwiRail investigating 'spectacular' derailment
KiwiRail has not yet confirmed the cause of a ''spectacular'' train derailment in North Otago at the weekend.
Parish to dissolve union, move from church building
Parish to dissolve union, move from church building
The Oamaru Union Parish, formed in 1970, will have its last service in the historic 1875 Methodist Church building in Eden St on January 24.
Walk re-creates Te Maiharoa’s journey
Walk re-creates Te Maiharoa’s journey
Tracing the footsteps of their forebears, a group of about 40 people walked down the Waitaki Valley over five days this week from Omarama to the mouth of the Waitaki River.
Satisfaction in ghost of motoring past (+ video)
Satisfaction in ghost of motoring past (+ video)
A pleasing symmetry exists when old cars travel historic roads, John Kennedy says.
New A2O section opened
New A2O section opened
A group of 40 people celebrated another milestone in The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail in Duntroon yesterday afternoon.
Fears over medical care after hours
Fears over medical care after hours
The lives of West Otago residents in remote areas could be put at risk with the new rural practice funding model that includes the centralisation of after hours care to hubs, a Clutha district councillor says.
Courthouse negotiations ongoing
Courthouse negotiations ongoing
News Dunedin's courthouse is to be restored surprised Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher "to a degree'', he says.
Click go the shears
Click go the shears
At the end of November, three blade shearers headed to Ben Omar station to work on some stragglers missed in the muster. Hamish MacLean caught up with them to learn about the job, the lifestyle and what is, they say, a dying art.
Council approves grant for bike park
Council approves grant for bike park
The Waitaki District Council has approved a new learner bike park and car park for Oamaru Harbour.
Boy’s head injury a 'tragic incident'
Boy’s head injury a 'tragic incident'
Injuries suffered by a 17-month-old Oamaru boy at home on Tuesday afternoon appear not to have been suspicious, police said yesterday.
Health bodies quiet over meetings
Health bodies quiet over meetings
The Southern District Health Board and Waitaki District Health Services are remaining tight-lipped about meetings in Oamaru today.
Learner bike park up for approval
Learner bike park up for approval
A learner bike park and a new car park for Oamaru Harbour could be approved by the Waitaki District Council this week.
Property department questions
Property department questions
The Waitaki District Council's property department lacks strategic direction and has unclear priorities and limited resources, a council memorandum says.
Perfect day for rally
Perfect day for rally
North Otago Vintage Car Club members Wanda Kent and John Adamson are ready to roll at the Windsor Rally on Saturday.
Rodeo draws competitors from out of town
Rodeo draws competitors from out of town
Despite another successful rodeo for the Waimate Rodeo Club, the club's president says he hopes more young people in the area become involved in the sport.
Small but perfect rose is champion
Small but perfect rose is champion
It only takes one rose to win a rose show, says North Otago Rose Society life member Val Clarke.