One killed in North Otago motorcycle crash
One person has died in a motorcycle crash north of Palmerston this afternoon.
Comfortable win for new mayor of Waitaki
Melanie Tavendale elected mayor of Waitaki
New Waitaki mayor Melanie Tavendale said she is looking forward to a ‘‘really positive direction’’ forward for the district.
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Oamaru chasing hat-trick — and fun
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Oamaru chasing hat-trick — and fun
Cricket season has arrived in North Otago. With the Borton Cup returning this weekend, Reporter Nic Duff caught up with the seven teams vying for the title this summer.
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Taste of Highlanders life for two local boys
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Taste of Highlanders life for two local boys
A pair of promising North Otago rugby players got to extend their season with one more special game.
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Young player sets footie sights high
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Young player sets footie sights high
Savannah Clark’s time at St Kevin’s College may have been short, but she still managed to built one a hell of resume.
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New academy in demand
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New academy in demand
Still in its first year, Melissa Smith’s sports academy is growing rapidly.
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North Otago Tennis offering something different at season opener
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North Otago Tennis offering something different at season opener
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, tennis season is fast approaching.
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SI age-group league tourney hailed a success
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SI age-group league tourney hailed a success
The next generation of rugby league players were treated to all four seasons at the New Zealand Warriors South Island 14s tournament in Oamaru last weekend.
Work to control aquatic weed begins
Work to control aquatic weed begins
Work is under way to manage the invasive aquatic weed Lagarosiphon in the Waitaki hydro lakes.
Trials under way to see if green LEDS deter little penguins
Trials under way to see if green LEDS deter little penguins
The Department of Conservation’s marine bycatch and threats team are trialling the effectiveness of green LEDs as visual deterrents for little penguins in Oamaru Harbour.
Good start to season
Good start to season
Keen anglers both young and old were out in force last week for the opening of the sports fishing season.
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Motel attains gold standard rating
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Motel attains gold standard rating
Mariner Suites is the gold standard of Kiwi motels.
Aust farmer cuts down competition
Aust farmer cuts down competition
New South Wales farmer-shearer Jamie Boothman can add another tag to the akubra after restoring ocker domination of the New Zealand Merino Shears open shearing title with a win in Saturday night’s...
Possum Tb vector targeted by agency
Possum Tb vector targeted by agency
Disease eradication agency Ospri has introduced a new Otago movement control area this week, to bolster an Omarama-based possum-control operation, as it attempts to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (Tb).
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Parking up to make the most of tournament
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Parking up to make the most of tournament
Waikouaiti Petanque club hosted its annual social doubles tournament last month with 17 teams coming from Dunedin, Waikouaiti and Oamaru to take part.
Session on river quality
Session on river quality
People wanting to know more about what is happening to improve local river water quality can come along to an information session at 3pm Friday, at Eastern Rugby Club in Waikouaiti.
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Professor’s talk on AI ‘excellent’
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Professor’s talk on AI ‘excellent’
The Hampden community recently got the chance to pick the brains of University of Otago emeritus professor Anthony Robins on all things artificial intelligence (AI).
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Retiring councillor did it his way
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Retiring councillor did it his way
"You are unashamedly the most politically incorrect local body politician we have ever met. Thank you for being you".
Y Education takes two top awards
Y Education takes two top awards
Y Education has been honoured twice at the national Independent Tertiary Education NZ (Itenz) Awards.
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Kelp used as creative medium
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Kelp used as creative medium
Artist Judith Lofley believes in the Jacques Costeau saying — "the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever".