Power of the dog part of community
Power of the dog part of community
As general manager of Community Link and a volunteer with St John, I saw firsthand the disappointment across our community when St John’s pet therapy programme was discontinued.
Sun sets on Matariki
Sun sets on Matariki
Wānaka residents gathered in their hundreds to bring in the Māori new year last Friday for Kahu Youth’s Matariki celebration.
A sweet new chapter in Cardrona
A sweet new chapter in Cardrona
The Cardrona Hotel has a new scheme for making dough, with a bakery offering punters a quick grab-and-go meal as they head to the skifields.
Audience response ‘ultimate reward’
Audience response ‘ultimate reward’
The first performances of That Bloody Woman have left cast and crew feeling the "ultimate reward" for months of hard work.
Knitters’ work off to Eastern Europe
Knitters’ work off to Eastern Europe
Vulnerable people in Europe will be kept warm when the northern hemisphere’s winter comes around thanks to 12 months of needlework put in by knitters in Oamaru.
Parts not for taking
Parts not for taking
The Waitaki District Council is urging locals not to take "souvenirs" from the old Kakanui Bridge as deconstruction work begins.
Minister struck by degree of economic recovery
Minister struck by degree of economic recovery
Reporter Jules Chin caught up with Tourism Minister Louise Upston during her recent visit to Oamaru.
Community praised
Community praised
Waitaki’s mayor has praised the community’s response to the flooding.
‘Spectacular show’ to mark 70 years
‘Spectacular show’ to mark 70 years
Taking a trip down memory lane is all part of Musical Theatre Oamaru’s (MTO) upcoming "spectacular" 70 year anniversary show.
Age no matter as musicians rock on
Age no matter as musicians rock on
Original live music is alive and well at The Penguin Club in Oamaru as a group of independent artists hit the stage tomorrow night.
Exhibition winners announced
Exhibition winners announced
Winners of the latest North Otago Art Society exhibition have been announced.
Kakanui night special
Kakanui night special
Shared kai, waiata and a lantern walk were all part of Matariki celebrations at Kakanui School last weekend.
Jockey club changing things up
Jockey club changing things up
The Oamaru Jockey Club’s cup meeting on Sunday will look a little different this year.
Prem A netballers back on courts
Prem A netballers back on courts
The race for the Jesse Allen Trophy resumes tomorrow.
All go for club rugby semis
All go for club rugby semis
The Citizens Shield competition took a rain check last weekend — literally.
Siblings proud to represent Tuvalu
Siblings proud to represent Tuvalu
This year’s Commonwealth Games may have been scaled back somewhat but two North Otago athletes are still chomping at the bit to be involved.
Test debut ‘dream come true’ for Jansen
Test debut ‘dream come true’ for Jansen
Sean Jansen had a test debut to remember.
Mercedes Benz PHEV lively, refined
Mercedes Benz PHEV lively, refined
As premium luxury mid sized plug-in hybrids SUVs go, and most do with pace and purpose, the Mercedes Benz GLC 350e stands out with stylish looks, modern technology, quality, and class.
League sides overcome setbacks
League sides overcome setbacks
Southern Zone Rugby League (SZRL) pulled off another successful tournament in North Otago last weekend in trying circumstances.
The Sam v Warren show that entertained the country
The Sam v Warren show that entertained the country
Before this year’s dust-up between Sir Sam Neill, who died this week, and Cabinet Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Bendigo gold mine, his last local stoush was with a former Queenstown mayor.