Playcentres get together for beach day
Playcentres get together for beach day
A sandcastle competition and a watermelon pinata were among the highlights at the annual gathering of playcentres this week.
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Kaiwhakahaere marks first Waitangi Day
Kaiwhakahaere marks first Waitangi Day
Justin Tipa had his first Waitangi Day in the role of kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu at the celebrations in Bluff this year.
Steps boost accessibility
Steps boost accessibility
More people can now make a start up Kurow Hill on foot, thanks to new steps.
Losing locks to bring back kindness
Losing locks to bring back kindness
A small post on Facebook has a big heart behind it.
Rowers across land to give all for charity
Rowers across land to give all for charity
Lions Clubs New Zealand’s "Row For Life" fundraising campaign will have rowers arriving on the shores along the Waitaki coast this month.
New junior block unveiled
New junior block unveiled
A wave of the red ribbon and Barbara Simpson had the crowd cheering and laughing.
New training tool shot in arm for hospital
New training tool shot in arm for hospital
Nervous about getting your blood taken?
Rise in demand for services, volunteers
Rise in demand for services, volunteers
A growth in demand for Hato Hone St John ambulance services continues in the Waitaki District and nationwide, along with an increased need for volunteers.
Upgrades needed for growing community
Upgrades needed for growing community
Fifteen years of waiting is almost over for those wanting a new library in Waimate.
Have a say on rubbish plan
Have a say on rubbish plan
The Waitaki District Council is talking trash.
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Hub will meet local ‘needs’
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Hub will meet local ‘needs’
Fifteen years of waiting is almost over for those wanting a new library in Waimate.
Crash victim known for humour, music
Crash victim known for humour, music
An Oamaru father of two killed in a crash this week has been remembered for his quick wit and love of music.
Satisfaction valuable resourse available
Satisfaction valuable resourse available
The most recent addition to the Ōmārama Community Centre will help save lives.
Fisheries urges use of app, care with catch sizes
Fisheries urges use of app, care with catch sizes
Catch a fish, not a fine.
New planes, high student numbers buck trend
New planes, high student numbers buck trend
Nine new planes are winging their way to the Oamaru Airport to join the newest and most modern flying school in New Zealand.
Clarks Mill tour sparks memories for family
Clarks Mill tour sparks memories for family
A trip down memory lane brought back special memories for a family visiting the Clarks Mill open day in Maheno yesterday.
Hoiho rescue mission a success
Hoiho rescue mission a success
A joint mission to save Moeraki’s yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) chicks from a deadly virus has been a stunning success.
Fleury happy to take helm for now
Fleury happy to take helm for now
East Otago High School deputy principal Keith Fleury will become interim principal, until a replacement for Marcus Cooper can be found.
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Swimming hole hits spot
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Swimming hole hits spot
A swimming hole hidden among clay cliffs is the perfect summer picnic spot.
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Hard work, grit and determination paid off
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Hard work, grit and determination paid off
Getting the story sometimes means getting out of your comfort zone. Five of our excellent cadets recount the stories that affected them as reporters at the Otago Daily...