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Smith wants more after ‘cool’ year
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Smith wants more after ‘cool’ year
There is no place like home.
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Erdody thrilled to land dream job
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Erdody thrilled to land dream job
From Oamaru to Utah — basketball has taken Esteban Erdody worldwide.
'He would’ve loved to be here': Mate honoured in memorial tournament
'He would’ve loved to be here': Mate honoured in memorial tournament
Sean O’Neill and Rusty McDonald were respected rivals more than 30 years.
Volunteer’s support work recognised
Volunteer’s support work recognised
The North Otago Sports Bodies Association is recognising that people do great things behind the scenes to help their sports. This week Nic Duff tracks down North Otago Riding for the Disabled...
Call to back korora for Bird of Year
Call to back korora for Bird of Year
As the Bird of the Year competition celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Waitaki District Council is encouraging residents to rally behind a local feathery friend — the blue penguin/korora — as a...
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Open season open soon
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Open season open soon
The sport fishing season is upon us.
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Hands-on lessons at school’s farm
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Hands-on lessons at school’s farm
Old MacDonald had a farm — and so does Waitaki Boys’ High School.
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Alliance to stay farmer co-op after buy-in
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Alliance to stay farmer co-op after buy-in
Details have been released on how Alliance Group can stay a farmer-owned co-operative even after a proposed big-money amalgamation with Ireland’s Dawn Meats.
Set up summer garden with work now
Set up summer garden with work now
October weather can still be changeable, but hopefully it brings the gentle spring rain gardens love — far better than drying winds or icy blasts.
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Celebrating language uplifting for ‘soul’
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Celebrating language uplifting for ‘soul’
Bringing the community together for a celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) with waiata, has been "really beautiful", Waitaki District Council community educator and...
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Menopause information day
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Menopause information day
A menopause conference held at the Oamaru Opera House last weekend featured Otago-based health and wellness professionals, who brought insight into the latest research in the field.
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‘This is not fight club, this is escape club’
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‘This is not fight club, this is escape club’
Facing danger head on is the aim of the game for Mark Mak.
Partners pedalling bike skills, safety
Partners pedalling bike skills, safety
"It’s about encouraging our community to get on their bikes and safely explore our wonderful district."
Talking on Pasifika health
Talking on Pasifika health
Pacific women in Oamaru will be able to talanoa (talk with) clinicians about cervical cancer and access on-the-spot screening at the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) Moana Lei Pink Event tomorrow.
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Nadia is back in her 'happy place'
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Nadia is back in her 'happy place'
There is no better example than Nadia Lim that there are two sides to everyday life — it is just that most of us try keep the chaos locked down.
Wanaka’s land and housing: a tale of two markets, with a glimpse of gold
Wanaka’s land and housing: a tale of two markets, with a glimpse of gold
Wānaka. Some call me biased, but I believe it’s absolutely the jewel of the Southern Lakes and continues to be a hot topic around a dinner party table.
Zuka — A family-owned charmer
Zuka — A family-owned charmer
Olivia Caldwell samples authentic, healthy Japanese food — at an affordable price.
Humanity and a healing connection
Humanity and a healing connection
Being a doctor is about more than just finding the right prescription, it is also about fostering a healing human connection, a former Wānaka doctor says.
History podcast on rise
History podcast on rise
The Upper Clutha History Society have been working hard to deliver audio stories about people and events in the district.
Mount Aspiring student awarded music grant
Mount Aspiring student awarded music grant
Mount Aspiring College year 12 student Toby Mills has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Kurano Music Event Grant.