Rebecca Ryan

‘Heart of Oamaru’ suffering

A rise in storefront vacancies on Oamaru’s main street is also causing landlords to rethink how they fill their spaces in the new climate.

Red light remains a mystery

A mysterious red light in the sky, initially thought to be a flare from a stricken vessel, spurred a fruitless search off the North Otago coast yesterday evening.

Salter family receives honour

Georgie Salter was never one for awards or accolades.

Rise in interest sparks open day at Islamic Centre

Oamaru Islamic Centre treasurer Hendriani Trisaptayuni is looking forward to Sunday’s open day....

Rise in interest sparks open day at Islamic Centre

In the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack, there has been a significant increase in interest in Oamaru's Islamic Centre.

Ex-chef retains army connection

Former New Zealand Army chefs (from left) Sam Pickford, of Waitati, Kate Johnston, of Melbourne,...

Ex-chef retains army connection

Before he ran the Fort Enfield Tavern, Johnny Rogers spent 22 years in the New Zealand Army as a chef.

Children gather for ‘special service’

Peyton McAuley (left, 1) and Chloe Angland (3), from Barnardos Home-based early learning, place...

Children gather for ‘special service’

Children from various social and service clubs gathered at the services section of the Oamaru Cemetery yesterday afternoon to take part in an annual posy-laying ceremony before Anzac Day.

Art auction in aid of victims

Amid the horror of the March 15 terror attacks in Christchurch has been an outpouring of goodwill for the Muslim community and the victims' families, whose lives have been altered irrevocably.

Bicycle to rest-home, marriage stands test of time

Aura and George James of Oamaru celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary at Iona Home. PHOTO:...

Bicycle to rest-home, marriage stands test of time

Aura Twining first caught George James' eye in 1948 when she started biking past Stevenson and Cook Engineering Company in Port Chalmers, where he worked as a boiler-maker.

Thwarted after running out of petrol

A motorcyclist's attempt to evade police at speeds of up to 170kmh came to an end when he ran out of petrol in Oamaru.

Suspected gas leak leads to evacuation

Emergency services evacuated homes in north Oamaru on Monday night after reports of a suspected gas leak at Quality Bakers.

Artist’s work strikes a chord

Following the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, an illustration by a former Oamaru artist has been shared widely online.

Passport to work initiative launched

From back left: St Kevin’s College principal Paul Olsen, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher, Waimate...

Passport to work initiative launched

Employers and educators have joined forces in the Waitaki and Waimate districts to help young job-seekers enter the workforce and employers with the appointment process.

Forrest, Anderson named North Otago co-coaches

Forrest, Anderson named North Otago co-coaches

Jason Forrest and Nick Anderson are the new North Otago Heartland coaches.

Reflections

What's a trip to Oamaru without taking in a bit of Steampunk?

Meeting on hospital gets heated

Waitaki District Health Services says the provision of food services to Oamaru Hospital has been...

Meeting on hospital gets heated

Tension ran high at a community meeting about the future of the Oamaru Hospital on Friday night.

"What a night." Musical Theatre Oamaru president Daniel Martin expected the society to pick up some awards at the Otago Southland Theatre Awards (Ostas), but winning six - including best overall production - was "just amazing".

When Bad Brad messed with Thelma

Rebecca and Adder van Dijk got married in Oamaru in 2017. Photo: Supplied

When Bad Brad messed with Thelma

When Rebecca van Dijk was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer last year, she thought she would be a little bit creative and name it “Brad Pitt”.