Knife making unleashes creative side
He makes the sharpest tool in the drawer.
Oamaru Mail
From Oamaru to the stars
From Oamaru to the stars
Oamaru will always have a special place in Bridget Harding’s heart. The Auckland artist talks to Rebecca Ryan about forging a career that fulfills her creative side.
Family treasuring lockdown baby
Family treasuring lockdown baby
When you are due to give birth any day, probably some of the last words you want to hear are “Covid-19” and “Level 4”.
Brewers looking to the future
Brewers looking to the future
After all the months of hard work and preparation that have gone into moving to their new premises, the owners of Oamaru’s Craftwork Brewery will be needing a beer.
Building boom welcomed in Oamaru
Building boom welcomed in Oamaru
Oamaru building companies say they are facing unprecedented demand, the increase in activity reflecting a confidence in the local economy.
Waitaki winemakers beat overall trend
Waitaki winemakers beat overall trend
Waitaki winemakers have been among the lucky ones this year, reaping a solid harvest despite a challenging year for New Zealand growers as a whole.
Spate of truck crashes alarms Herbert locals
Spate of truck crashes alarms Herbert locals
A spate of commercial truck crashes on a North Otago highway is ringing alarm bells for local residents.
Alarm over truck crashes on highway
Alarm over truck crashes on highway
A spate of commercial truck crashes on a North Otago highway is ringing alarm bells for local residents.
'None of their business': Mobility card not stopping regular abuse
'None of their business': Mobility card not stopping regular abuse
Despite having a mobility card, Alan Walker is often abused by strangers for using a mobility parking space and he is sick of it.
'None of their business': Mobility card not stopping regular abuse
'None of their business': Mobility card not stopping regular abuse
Despite having a mobility card, Alan Walker is often abused by strangers for using a mobility parking space and he is sick of it.
Dairies slammed as kids as young as 11 sucked in by vaping
Dairies slammed as kids as young as 11 sucked in by vaping
Waitaki youth are being sucked in by vaping and the district’s principals want to prevent another generation from succumbing to nicotine addiction.
Waitaki's 'gut-wrenching' road toll
Waitaki's 'gut-wrenching' road toll
"The fact we are having people being seriously injured, let alone dying, on our roads – that’s gut-wrenching."
Waitaki's 'gut-wrenching' road toll
Waitaki's 'gut-wrenching' road toll
"The fact we are having people being seriously injured, let alone dying, on our roads – that’s gut-wrenching."
The Fort ‘labour of love’ for the Rogers
The Fort ‘labour of love’ for the Rogers
The Fort Enfield is so much more than just a tavern – it’s the heart of the community, writes Kayla Hodge.
Gift of new heart takes some beating
Gift of new heart takes some beating
A lot can happen in 24 hours, as Angela Beesley Mackenzie well knows.
Bringing West Coast eats to the east
Bringing West Coast eats to the east
It was never their vision to run their own whitebait business. Rachel Kerr and Glenn Priddle had dreams of travelling and had lined up jobs in the United States. But life had other plans.
Family grateful for support after homestead blaze
Family grateful for support after homestead blaze
Te Kiteroa Retreat and Historic Homestead has long held a special place in the hearts and minds of the Waimate community.
Family grateful for support after homestead blaze
Family grateful for support after homestead blaze
Te Kiteroa Retreat and Historic Homestead has long held a special place in the hearts and minds of the Waimate community.
Artistic passion turned into career
Artistic passion turned into career
Sari Robins-Laughton feels lucky that she’s found what she loves to do, and can be her own boss.
Couple at loss over rabbit infestation
Couple at loss over rabbit infestation
If the dry was not enough for sheep farmers Ross and Jo Hay to contend with, they have another battle on their hands in the form of the furry, four-legged kind.