‘Much-needed’ health shuttle going ‘very well’
In its first five months, a "much-needed" health shuttle between Oamaru and Dunedin has made 126 return trips, a project leader says.
Young shearers given a hand up via taskforce
Young shearers given a hand up via taskforce
Nine young Waitaki district shearers have received top›tier training in their field with support from the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), the council says.
Trust hosts Samoan health leaders
Trust hosts Samoan health leaders
A special delegation of Ministry of Health leaders and consultants from Samoa, hosted by the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (Opit), are in the Waitaki this week for a chance to observe the district’s...
Students create masks inspired by Māori kirituhi
Students create masks inspired by Māori kirituhi
Mask designs inspired by traditional Māori kirituhi (tattoo) are the subject of East Otago High School students’ still life photography exhibition at the Palmerston Library.
Rippa day despite the rain
Rippa day despite the rain
Even wet weather could not ruin ‘‘a really fun and enjoyable day’’.
Principal thrilled with event success
Principal thrilled with event success
The Papakaio 8 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge went off with a bang once again.
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McCaw statue plan revived
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McCaw statue plan revived
Richie McCaw’s grassroots beginnings will be immortalised in Oamaru stone by the end of the year.
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‘We see the best in humanity in the worst situations'
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‘We see the best in humanity in the worst situations'
An Oamaru woman first on the scene of a serious crash says she had no other choice but to run towards two burning cars in the Lindis Pass.
Lindis Pass crash kills one
Lindis Pass crash kills one
A serious two-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass has left one person dead and three others injured.
Water infrastructure examined
Water infrastructure examined
Wastewater and drinking water mains inspections are under way in Oamaru as part of the Waitaki District Council’s amended Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) .
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Another centenarian in the family
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Another centenarian in the family
Becoming a centenarian runs in Gladys McKenzie’s family.
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Waitaki tartan to take pride of place
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Waitaki tartan to take pride of place
When Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery reopens after its $7 million upgrade, a "labour of love" will take pride of place.
Whole-town garage sale returns for good cause
Whole-town garage sale returns for good cause
The Palmerston Garage Sale Extravaganza is back for a second year.
Club prepares for nationals
Club prepares for nationals
Chris Robinson has been hard at work ahead of this weekend’s National Finals Rodeo in Waikouaiti — but his family history with the sport goes back decades.
‘Cracking day’ at rodeo hoped for
‘Cracking day’ at rodeo hoped for
Waikouaiti hosts the National Finals Rodeo tomorrow.
‘Great vibe’ at fundraising trail ride
‘Great vibe’ at fundraising trail ride
The Five Forks Foothills Trail Ride has again proved to be a roaring success.
Bard’s tales educate, entertain students
Bard’s tales educate, entertain students
To be or not to be, that is the question posed to Waitaki Boys’ and Girls’ High School students last week.
Female artists centred on women’s day
Female artists centred on women’s day
North Otago art leaders were part of International Women’s Day celebrations at the Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards held at Rokowhiria Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum last week.
Friendly Bay family day turns on fun
Friendly Bay family day turns on fun
Sun, sand and slushies— the annual Friendly Bay Family Fun Day last weekend was a success .
Meal service calls for help
Meal service calls for help
Volunteers are needed for the Soup or Salad (SoS) monthly community meal and fortnightly morning teas held at Reach Church.