The image of a beautiful town
The image of a beautiful town
Self-taught photographer Derek Golding has come a long way since he first picked up a camera in 2004.
Sally Rae
Love at first sight for gardens curator
Love at first sight for gardens curator
The character of Oamaru's historic public gardens, which has been preserved over time, made curator Lucas Le Roux fall in love with them "right from the start".
'Makeover' for school
'Makeover' for school
Waitaki Girls High School principal Lynlee Smith is describing a major building redevelopment at the school this year as an "extreme makeover".
Let the Opera House festivities begin: CEO
Let the Opera House festivities begin: CEO
"Come on community - it is time to celebrate" is the message from Waitaki District Council chief executive Michael Ross as the Opera House opening festival begins today.
Food, wine and fun for all
Food, wine and fun for all
"A great family atmosphere", was how Oamaru wine and food festival co-ordinator Jo Sutherland described yesterday's event at the Oamaru Public Gardens.
Longslip Station marking 150 years
Longslip Station marking 150 years
People with an association with Longslip Station, near Omarama, are being invited to attend the property's 150th anniversary next month.
Waitaki mayor up for cycle challenge
Waitaki mayor up for cycle challenge
Waitaki mayor Alex Familton will don his cycle helmet and shorts today, for the Mayoral Challenge cycle ride.
Top Town Titans to fight for charity
Top Town Titans to fight for charity
Members of the Oamaru Titans Top Town team will strut their stuff during a new event at this year's North Otago A and P Show on February 28.
Opera house 'place to be'
Opera house 'place to be'
As Oamaru Opera House director Richard McWha prepares for the opening festival after a $10 million facelift, he speaks to Sally Rae about his passion for the project.
Wineries a plenty for food festival
Wineries a plenty for food festival
From Indian cuisine to ice cream, wine to waffles - there should be something to tempt all tastebuds at the Oamaru wine and food festival tomorrow.
History experience for cruise passengers
History experience for cruise passengers
A visit to Oamaru by cruise ship passengers this Sunday has been described by Scott Elliffe, of Living History New Zealand, as a "ground-breaking step" for the district.
75 years of trials by Tokarahi club
75 years of trials by Tokarahi club
Keith Sutherland has been running heading dogs at the Tokarahi Collie Club's trials for "40-odd" years.
Shock stop for woman (86) left behind
Shock stop for woman (86) left behind
A convenience stop in Oamaru proved inconvenient for an elderly Blenheim woman who was left behind at a public toilet when her husband of 64 years and a friend accidentally drove off without her.
'Priceless' marble statue vandalised at Teschemakers
'Priceless' marble statue vandalised at Teschemakers
A "Priceless" Italian marble statue of St Dominic, in the grounds of Teschemakers, has been vandalised beyond repair and will have to be removed.
Toxic algae in Shag, Waianakarua rivers
Toxic algae in Shag, Waianakarua rivers
People are being warned to be wary of swimming or allowing dogs access to the Shag and Waianakarua rivers following the discovery of a toxic algae.
Owners sense 'resurgence'
Owners sense 'resurgence'
In today's economic climate, opening a new business could be seen as an ambitious move - particularly in a small, rural town such as Waimate.
Tourism rate proposal concerns businesses
Tourism rate proposal concerns businesses
Latitude 45 cafe and wine bar owner Bruce Morrison plans to write to Tourism Minister John Key and Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean outlining his concerns about the possible introduction of a tourism rate in the Waitaki district.
Waitaki River flush-out welcomed
Waitaki River flush-out welcomed
Flushing of the Waitaki River next week will give the river "a good clean out", Fish and Game officer Graeme Hughes says.
Tourism rate discussion at meeting
Tourism rate discussion at meeting
The Waitaki Tourism Association has organised a public meeting on Monday to discuss the possible introduction of a tourism rate in the Waitaki district and the possible expansion of the Oamaru business area rate.
Music camp turns 21
Music camp turns 21
The annual New Zealand Suzuki Institute's South Island camp celebrates its 21st birthday this week.