Tutor wins polytech award
Tutor wins polytech award
North Otago woman Michelle Ruddenklau says she was "blown away" to be recognised as Aoraki Polytechnic's tutor of the year.
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Injured man in 2km trek
Injured man in 2km trek
A seriously-injured North Otago man walked several kilometres to get help yesterday after his tractor rolled six or seven times about 100m down a steep bank on farmland near Weston.
Dunedin church to receive marble altar from chapel at Teschemakers
Dunedin church to receive marble altar from chapel at Teschemakers
The marble altar from the chapel at Teschemakers is heading to the Holy Name Church in Dunedin, according to a Catholic parish newsletter.
Teschemakers chapel elements may be moved
Teschemakers chapel elements may be moved
An application for consent to remove five stained glass windows from the historic Teschemakers chapel, in the grounds of the former Catholic boarding school, has led two North Otago men to call for the chapel to be left intact.
Teen enjoys taking his graffiti skills to the wall
Teen enjoys taking his graffiti skills to the wall
While graffiti can get some young people into trouble, Oamaru teenager Jesse Geary candidly admits it has had the opposite effect on him.
Fish salvaged from canals
Fish salvaged from canals
About 200 fish were salvaged yesterday by Fish and Game staff as the Pukaki and Ohau hydro canals were drained this week for inspection.
Couple feared loss of children to CYF
Couple feared loss of children to CYF
A man and woman who sparked an armed offenders squad callout near Palmerston in February decided to go bush in the South Island, because of concerns two young children would be removed from their care, a jury in the High Court at Timaru heard yesterday.
Worth a go, sculptor reckons
Worth a go, sculptor reckons
Ken Mitchell believes everyone in Oamaru should have a go at carving Oamaru stone.
Dormant winery plan comes to fruition
Dormant winery plan comes to fruition
Twenty-two years ago, the Turner family bought land just east of Kurow to plant grapes.
Town 'steampunk' capital
Town 'steampunk' capital
"Tomorrow as it used to be" is the catch phrase for a spectacular steampunk exhibition which opens at the Forrester Gallery today.
Return of pets event welcomed
Return of pets event welcomed
Five Forks School went to the dogs yesterday - and to the lambs, calves, fish, chooks and pigs.
Wonderland gardens turn 50
Wonderland gardens turn 50
There could well be fairies in the bottom of the Wonderland gardens at the Oamaru Public Gardens tomorrow.
Fundraiser in true high country style
Fundraiser in true high country style
Never mind cake stalls and cheese rolls - Omarama School, in true high country style, has come up with a much more innovative fundraiser.
History comes alive with mill
History comes alive with mill
Things are cranking up at Clarks Mill.
Argentina stay in offing for teacher
Argentina stay in offing for teacher
Jo Thomas will say adios to staff and pupils at Oamaru Intermediate School in March when she leaves for a three-month exchange to Argentina.
Family ready for trolley challenge
Family ready for trolley challenge
Watch out for the Flying Banana.
Electrifying backdrop for fashion shoot
Electrifying backdrop for fashion shoot
aurie Foon has spent 15 years rifling through fashion magazines but has never seen anything like the fashion shoot she has just finished at the historic Waitaki dam.
Youth group submission against easing liquor ban
Youth group submission against easing liquor ban
A suggestion the liquor ban in the Oamaru Harbour area should be eased has prompted the local Students Against Driving Drunk (Sadd) organisation to speak out in opposition.
Surplus sale at school
Surplus sale at school
The Upper Waitaki community will have an opportunity next month to view the new school buildings at Waitaki Valley School.
Quirky steampunk exhibition planned
Quirky steampunk exhibition planned
Steampunk is coming to Oamaru. Weta Workshop, the visual effects company that has won many Academy Awards, has confirmed its involvement in a steampunk exhibition opening at the Forrester Gallery on November 7.