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Otago Boys’ High School 1st XV Final Wrap Up

A last-gasp penalty goal by Southland Boys’ fullback Ben Pope last Saturday afternoon ended Otago Boys’ chances of a place in the 2017 Top Four 1st XV series.Southland Boys’ took the game 29-27.After the teams were locked at 12-all at halftime in the Highlanders’ region final at Les George Oval in Invercargill, Otago Boys’ had roared out to a 27-12 lead before a stirring fightback from the home team. Pope’s successful kick from in front on the final whistle meant a second successive exit at the regional stage for Otago Boys’.
NewsDecember 2

Eye in the sky vantage point observing Chernobyl's last holiday

The calm before the storm. I am non-living, but my perspective is key.
DunedinNovember 22

School's history launched

Dunedin historian Dr Rory Sweetman at the launch of his Otago Boys' High School 150-year history, Above the City: A History of Otago Boys' High School 1863-2013, at the school on Thursday.
School's history launched
School's history launched
DunedinNovember 17

Teacher keen for sleep-in

Brian Panting's immediate plans for his retirement are simple.
Teacher keen for sleep-in
Teacher keen for sleep-in
DunedinAugust 16

Former OBHS pupil top recruit

A former Otago Boys' High School pupil is celebrating his success after graduating in the Royal New Zealand Air Force's latest course.
DunedinApril 4

Sam a real high achiever

At the age of 2, Sam Timmins could already reach the goodies on the top shelf of the fridge.
Sam a real high achiever
Sam a real high achiever
DunedinSeptember 13

Making history

The Otago Boys' High School First XV trains at Littlebourne in Dunedin yesterday afternoon, in preparation for the Top Four final in Auckland tomorrow.
Making history
Making history
RugbyAugust 16

OBHS rugby: The making of a sporting juggernaut

There has been one dominant side in rugby in the South this year. Not the Highlanders, not Taieri, but the Otago Boys' High School First XV. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn catches up with coach Ryan Martin to find out what makes his side tick.
OBHS rugby: The making of a sporting juggernaut
OBHS rugby: The making of a sporting juggernaut
RugbyAugust 15

Rugby: Dominant OBHS denies poaching best players

Otago Boys' High School has fashioned a dominant and unbeaten record in First XV rugby this year.
Rugby: Dominant OBHS denies poaching best players
Rugby: Dominant OBHS denies poaching best players
RugbyJune 29

Rugby: Otago Boys' rewrites records with 79-6 win over King's

It was a record-breaking day for Otago Boys' High School at the Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday.
Rugby: Otago Boys' rewrites records with 79-6 win over King's
Rugby: Otago Boys' rewrites records with 79-6 win over King's
BusinessJune 12

Pupils set out long-term fiscal policy

Putting themselves in the shoes of New Zealand Treasury policy analysts and providing advice on long-term sustainability of government finances, has left four Otago Boys' High School pupils runners-up in a national competition.
Pupils set out long-term fiscal policy
Pupils set out long-term fiscal policy
DunedinJune 11

Otago Boys' to introduce house system

It is never too late to create a tradition.
Otago Boys' to introduce house system
Otago Boys' to introduce house system
NewsMay 8

Shooting rapids with a certain dread

I''ve never been so scared to enter a river.
Shooting rapids with a certain dread
Shooting rapids with a certain dread
NewsMay 8

Trials of school day

At each others throats like a pack of wild dogs, I look at their weapons supposed to move the logs, The straw that broke the donkey's back has been placed, And now all there is to do is prepare for the war we face.
NewsMay 8

Eternal flux

Paradise Lost (Hell's Gate):The jagged pointy mountains cast a deep dark shadow, Across the valley floor as the sun sets behind them.
NewsMay 8

Artificial islands would ruin inner harbour activities

I am a 13-year-old boy in my first year at Otago Boys' High School.
DunedinMarch 22

Charity's head cases

Otago Boys' High School Hostel matron Toni Leen is surrounded by pupils and staff following the Mass Shave Off at the school yesterday.
Charity's head cases
Charity's head cases
SportMarch 4

Surf life-saving: Dunedin brothers win NZ title

Anyone with a sibling will know it would be a brave move putting your life in their hands.
NewsNovember 13

Otago Boys' High School senior prizegiving

Otago Boys' High School held its senior prizegiving recently. The prize list is.-
Otago Boys' High School senior prizegiving
Otago Boys' High School senior prizegiving
NewsAugust 24

Rugby: Concern about schools' eligability

Rules will be tightened over player eligibility for First XV games in the South Island but St Bede's College will still represent the South Island at this week's top four tournament.
RugbyAugust 10

Rugby: Otago Boys' High a good ground short of a final

Otago Boys' High School has won the right to host the Highlanders First XV final - now it just needs to find a ground to play the game.
Rugby: Otago Boys' High a good ground short of a final
Rugby: Otago Boys' High a good ground short of a final
NewsJuly 14

Rugby: Otago Boys' too strong for King's

Otago Boys' repelled everything King's could throw at it and came away a comfortable winner in the annual interschool match at Carisbrook last night.
Rugby: Otago Boys' too strong for King's
Rugby: Otago Boys' too strong for King's
NewsJuly 9

Rugby: OBHS thrashes South Otago to go joint top

Otago Boys' went on an eight try romp when they outclassed South Otago 53-0 in the Highlanders First XV rugby competition at Balclutha today.
NewsMay 15

Rugby: Otago Boys beats Kings

Otago Boys' High School beat King's High School 23-13 in the traditional First XV interschool at Carisbrook today.
Rugby: Otago Boys beats Kings
Rugby: Otago Boys beats Kings
NewsMay 10

Golf: Sharks, biltong and a birdie or two

Kayne Wardell is calling it the greatest experience of his life. In his own words, the Otago Boys' High School pupil recounts his team's recent visit to South Africa for the world schools golf challenge.