Big Buddy programme needs more mentors
Big Buddy programme needs more mentors
It is a long wait for children joining the North Otago Big Buddy programme, as adult volunteers are in short supply.
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Care urged on roads as clean-up begins
Care urged on roads as clean-up begins
Travellers are being urged to take care on Waitaki District roads as the clean-up gets under way in the wake of the weekend's flooding.
Market day ‘a good way’ to start the new year
Market day ‘a good way’ to start the new year
Bigger than ever, Kurow’s annual Festival Market Day provided people with the perfect ingredients to start the new year.
Simple pleasures, kindness cherished
Simple pleasures, kindness cherished
The Otago Daily Times asks prominent Southerners how they have been getting through a year dominated by Covid-19. Today, reporter Rebecca Ryan asks Oamaru artist Donna Demente how she has...
Lake goers told to keep it clean: 'One poo can close the lake'
Lake goers told to keep it clean: 'One poo can close the lake'
Visitors to Mackenzie district lakes are being told they risk losing access to the local lakes if they continue polluting the water.
Gave full support for all things Hampden
Gave full support for all things Hampden
Elizabeth Norton, together with her late husband, Trevor, has contributed to the Hampden community through a range of organisations and activities.
Three injured after campervan rolls near Oamaru
Three injured after campervan rolls near Oamaru
Three people are injured after a campervan rolled near Oamaru Airport this afternoon.
Thousands turn out for fun-filled day at the races
Thousands turn out for fun-filled day at the races
There was no shortage of fancy dress at the Kurow Races yesterday, despite the absence of its annual "fashion on the field" competition.
Winners want to make a difference
Winners want to make a difference
The North Otago family who won $18.25 million in Lotto say they want to use the money "to make a difference in the lives of people who really need it".
Teens located after delay prompts search
Teens located after delay prompts search
A police search and rescue operation has been mounted after four teenagers were reported overdue in their attempts to travel via the Manuherikia River to a bridge further downstream this afternoon.
Local family claims Oamaru $18 million Powerball jackpot
Local family claims Oamaru $18 million Powerball jackpot
A North Otago family's dreams came true this Christmas when they discovered on Boxing Day they had won $18.25 million dollars – the second largest Lotto prize won in 2020.
Re-cycling the blue bike scavenger hunt
Re-cycling the blue bike scavenger hunt
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher hopes to showcase the Waitaki Lakes and keep children active with a bike scavenger hunt in the Otematata Wetlands Walkway these summer holidays.
Early morning fire next to highway
Early morning fire next to highway
Omarama volunteer firefighters quickly extinguished an 80sqm grass fire burning early this morning.
Wishes big Lotto winner is someone from Waitaki
Wishes big Lotto winner is someone from Waitaki
Oamaru is buzzing after the buyer of a Lotto ticket at a local supermarket won $18.25 million in the Boxing Day jackpot.
Car hits bridge, driver injured
Car hits bridge, driver injured
The driver and sole occupant of a car was taken to Oamaru Hospital with moderate injuries after the car hit Waikoura bridge, at Awamoko, northwest of Oamaru, yesterday.
One injured in crash near Oamaru
One injured in crash near Oamaru
A driver escaped serious injury when their car hit a bridge inland from Oamaru this afternoon.
$18 million Powerball jackpot struck in Oamaru
$18 million Powerball jackpot struck in Oamaru
One lucky ticket holder from Oamaru is $18.25 million richer after winning the Boxing Day Powerball jackpot.
Christmas joy at market
Christmas joy at market
The annual Christmas Twilight Market offered an array of Christmas splendour this week.
Sharing is‘ real meaning’ of day
Sharing is‘ real meaning’ of day
Christmas is epitomised at Orwell St Church’s holiday breakfast, which makes sure no-one is left behind.
Trucking information wanted
Trucking information wanted
The hunt is for historic photos and newspaper clippings featuring trucks and road transport in Otago and Southland before they are discarded or sent to the rubbish tip.