Haiti recovering from tragedies
Haiti recovering from tragedies
Robyn Couper has arrived in Haiti ahead of a team of three physiotherapists who arrive on Saturday as part of Project HHH - Hearts and Hands for Haiti.
Sally Rae
Barge trips popular
Barge trips popular
Barge rides on the Waihao River on Saturday proved popular with those attending celebrations at the nearby Waihao marae.
Rabbit remedy? Hare! Hare!
Rabbit remedy? Hare! Hare!
Some of Central Otago's burgeoning rabbit population is being eaten by pets in North America, after two Canterbury men established a mobile processing plant in the Mackenzie Basin, Sally Rae reports.
Festive preparations proceeding
Festive preparations proceeding
When 18 chickens are being cooked for dinner, you know there is a fairly large crowd to cater for.
Retirement the main plan for Jack Chandra
Retirement the main plan for Jack Chandra
After a career in planning in local government spanning just over 35 years, Jack Chandra is calling it quits.
Brother and sister to represent Otago
Brother and sister to represent Otago
When it comes to cricket, it's a double act for North Otago siblings Lachlan and Alice Kingan.
Big plans for historic precinct
Big plans for historic precinct
First a gallery, then an ice cream manufacturing business - Shaun Osborne has big plans for Oamaru's historic precinct.
Energy companies still spilling water
Energy companies still spilling water
Meridian Energy is continuing to spill water from the Waitaki hydro system.
Music camp inspires Majics
Music camp inspires Majics
The Majic family of Wellington is having a magic time at the Waitaki summer music camp in Oamaru this week.
Soaring through life on fun flight plan
Soaring through life on fun flight plan
Yvonne Loader says she is "so glad" aviation found her.
Victim sceptical of Pike River conman's apology
Victim sceptical of Pike River conman's apology
A man who posed as a Pike River Coal mine employee to obtain hospitality from people and gain their trust - before stealing from them - has sent a public apology from his Christchurch Men's Prison cell.
Contest director's feet on ground
Contest director's feet on ground
"Like herding cats" is how Roy Edwards describes the job of contest director for the national gliding championships.
Clark gets behind Hearts and Hands for Haiti
Clark gets behind Hearts and Hands for Haiti
Former prime minister Helen Clark has asked the United Nations Development Programme to see what can be done to assist Oamaru-based emergency relief initiative Project HHH.
'Miner' arrested in Timaru swoop
'Miner' arrested in Timaru swoop
A man claiming to be a Pike River coal miner who allegedly stole from a North Otago family who befriended him was arrested in Timaru yesterday, following a tip from a member of the public.
Scissors to give way to golf clubs
Scissors to give way to golf clubs
When it comes to men's hairstyles, Neil McKenzie has seen the fashions come full circle.
Cemetery tours bring history to life
Cemetery tours bring history to life
A scrapbook of the district's history" is how Waimate historian John Foley describes a trip to the cemetery.
Former hostess' birthday recalls halcyon days
Former hostess' birthday recalls halcyon days
"Just like the old days," a beaming Carolyn Murray declared after stepping off a DC3 aircraft at Oamaru Airport yesterday.
Family rescued in high country
Family rescued in high country
Police are warning people not to go into the high country unprepared after an Oamaru man and his two young daughters, facing their second night lost in the hills, were rescued last night after being spotted from a helicopter.
Boys show appetite for trouble
Boys show appetite for trouble
Two Oamaru boys have been referred to police youth aid after eating and drinking their way through about $180 worth of products at The Warehouse in Oamaru over the past week.
Kidnap, assault, intent to rob charges
Kidnap, assault, intent to rob charges
Three Oamaru males will appear in the Dunedin District Court today on serious charges, including kidnapping, following an incident in Oamaru on Friday morning.