Wedding videos exciting new venture
Wedding videos exciting new venture
For four years, Kara Cox was a ''nomad'', following summer around the world as a woolhandler with a shearing crew.
Rebecca Ryan
'Great talent' for Oamaru festival
'Great talent' for Oamaru festival
The Oamaru Wine and Food Festival at the Public Gardens on February 15 is expected to feature 30 to 40 stalls showcasing the region's wine, food and beer.
No lifting of water restrictions
No lifting of water restrictions
Water restrictions remain in place for customers on the Hampden-Moeraki water supply, with the source ''just'' providing enough water, the Waitaki District Council says.
Funeral cost focus of talk
Funeral cost focus of talk
The cost of a commercial funeral can be a significant burden on families, but Philip Tomlinson says there are alternatives that can reduce the cost and make the funeral more personal.
Station tour opportunity
Station tour opportunity
The Oamaru public will soon have an opportunity to gain some understanding of the possibilities and challenges associated with the historic Oamaru Railway Station.
Public's views sought
Public's views sought
The Waitaki District Council's proposal to lease out Waitaki lakes camping grounds to private providers has attracted 51 submissions so far.
Haven St drainage work starting soon
Haven St drainage work starting soon
Community pledges towards the rebuild of Moeraki's Haven St mean the project should be completed with much more significant drainage works than initially planned.
Tennis: Talented teenager wins N Otago title
Tennis: Talented teenager wins N Otago title
Maddison Aubrey and Rebecca Dellaway claimed the North Otago Open titles in Oamaru over the weekend.
Ascendant star of tourist trail
Ascendant star of tourist trail
From quiet seaside town to tourist destination - Oamaru is on the map. With myriad activities available in the Waitaki district, new businesses coming, and existing businesses expanding, it is an exciting time for the North Otago town. Rebecca Ryan investigates.
School for handy skills
School for handy skills
Nearly 70 courses are being offered at Transition Oamaru and Waitaki District's 2015 Sustainable Skills Summer School, to be held throughout the district from January 24 to February 8.
Consul-general keen to develop co-operation
Consul-general keen to develop co-operation
New Chinese consul-general Jin Zhijian predicts strong growth in the Waimate district and is keen to further develop the good relationship between the Chinese Consulate and the Waimate District Council.
New Oamaru Harbour cafe specialises in Kiwi treats
New Oamaru Harbour cafe specialises in Kiwi treats
In a series featuring some of Otago's cafes, Rebecca Ryan finds good views and food in Oamaru.
Just who is Jeremy's 'Grandma'?
Just who is Jeremy's 'Grandma'?
Are you ''Grandma''?
Mother posts online about missing son
Mother posts online about missing son
A missing Oamaru teenager's mother has expressed concerns for her son's safety and, at the same time, warned the Oamaru public not to leave keys in vehicles because he might take them.
Drivers on slow side of the law
Drivers on slow side of the law
Oamaru police have been involved in two ''low-speed pursuits'' of foreign drivers since Friday.
Memory lane a joy for new owner
Memory lane a joy for new owner
Gill Bartrum is enjoying watching people revisit their childhoods when they step into her store.
Life experience an asset
Life experience an asset
Helen Jones has gone from looking after the land for the people to looking after the people of the land.
A sure thing at the annual races
A sure thing at the annual races
Bob Fenwick reckons he has missed only one or two Kurow race meetings since 1947, and he has been there every year since 1960
Quick action over farm burn-off praised
Quick action over farm burn-off praised
A Ngapara farmer has received high praise for his quick action to control a burn-off at his property on Monday night.
Drunk walkers alarm
Drunk walkers alarm
Police in the Waitaki Valley fear for the safety of drunk party-goers walking home along dark, rural roads at night.