High school hangs up on cellphones High school hangs up on cellphones A lack of face-to-face interaction between pupils and increased classroom distractions has led to a mobile phone ban at Waitaki Girls’ High School.
Palmerston farmer first nomination Palmerston farmer first nomination A farmer with a passion for his patch has been nominated for the vacant Waihemo ward seat on the Waitaki District Council.
Van rolls in Omarama Van rolls in Omarama No one was injured when a van rolled in Omarama early this afternoon.
‘Great bloke’ remembered ‘Great bloke’ remembered Kara Roderick-Wandless believes her brother would be smug his family created a day all about him.
St John application to use Awamoa Park site open for public discussion St John application to use Awamoa Park site open for public discussion St John is formally seeking to build its new Oamaru ambulance base at Awamoa Park.
Petrol station break-in pair steal 10 trays of cigarettes Petrol station break-in pair steal 10 trays of cigarettes Two men looking to satisfy their nicotine fix robbed a Maheno petrol station last week.
Charlee and Ellavetta steal the show Charlee and Ellavetta steal the show Charlee Hazlett and Ellavetta are not your usual pair of best friends.
Perfect weather, good turnout Perfect weather, good turnout Abby Ridgway (4), of Oamaru, winds up before competing in the gumboot toss at the Waimate Caledonian Games on Saturday.
Wildlife takes over closed breakwater Wildlife takes over closed breakwater Several animal species have made Oamaru’s breakwater their home since it was closed to the public.
Danseys Pass due to reopen Danseys Pass due to reopen Nearly one month on from the Waitaki district flooding, Danseys Pass is expected to reopen.
Highlanders thrill Oamaru fans Highlanders thrill Oamaru fans Oamaru Highlanders fans (clockwise, from left) Dom Bremner (7), Toby Adams (7), Evan Adams (9), Ella Bremner (8) and Bradley Adams (1) fly their flags with Highlanders prop Jermaine Ainsley.
Monday council meeting to discuss rating matters Monday council meeting to discuss rating matters The Waitaki District Council will meet on Monday to discuss proposed rates increases.
Signs up to make clear no public access to breakwater Signs up to make clear no public access to breakwater New signs have been placed by the Waitaki District Council to stop people accessing the Oamaru Harbour’s breakwater.
Bumper season at penguin colony Bumper season at penguin colony Record-breaking numbers of penguins have fledged at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony this season.
Review gives council high mark Review gives council high mark The Waitaki District Council has received a glowing mark in an independent review, but there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Domestic travellers keep camps full Domestic travellers keep camps full Domestic tourists have kept campgrounds across Otago and Southland booming during the holiday period.
Golf tournament will commemorate son Golf tournament will commemorate son For Nobby Roderick, the Waitoa Park Golf Club will always be imbued with memories.
‘Irresponsible’ dumping criticised by mayor ‘Irresponsible’ dumping criticised by mayor Illegal rubbish dumping at several sites throughout the Waitaki and Waimate districts has been labelled irresponsible.
Butchery has long-standing family history Butchery has long-standing family history It is a meaty piece of family history.