Hall reaches 100
Hall reaches 100
A century for a centennial - about 100 people are expected tonight and tomorrow tocelebrate the 100th birthday of the Studholme Hall, near Waimate.
David Bruce
Strong interest in centenary
Strong interest in centenary
Seventy former pupils of the Catholic boarding school Teschemakers have registered for the centenary reunion in March, and organisers expect more.
Rock art site to reopen soon
Rock art site to reopen soon
The Takiroa Maori rock art site near Duntroon is expected to reopen by the end of this month, after being closed for about 20 months when the limestone cliff collapsed during heavy rain in May 2010.
Bill bid to clarify status of land
Bill bid to clarify status of land
The controversial Forrester Heights residential subdivision is again on the Waitaki District Council's agenda as it seeks to clarify the land's status through a local member's Bill to Parliament.
Power link upgrade job family affair
Power link upgrade job family affair
The upgrade of the Transpower interisland electricity link at Benmore is a family affair for an Otematata family.
Friend saw fatal glider crash
Friend saw fatal glider crash
A Hororata farmer and keen recreational gliding pilot has been named as the man killed when his glider crashed near Omarama on Wednesday.
Falling power price trend likely short-lived
Falling power price trend likely short-lived
Electricity prices have dropped two quarters in a row for the first time in almost 13 years, Statistics New Zealand's consumer price index shows.
Modified Kakanui camp ground advocated
Modified Kakanui camp ground advocated
A report recommends resource consent be granted for the Kakanui camping ground, but with conditions that address issues raised by those who oppose its operation.
Date set for Kakanui camp ground hearing
Date set for Kakanui camp ground hearing
The legality of the Kakanui Camping Ground is going back to a resource consent hearing with the Waitaki District Council early next month - the latest round in a dispute going back more than 15 years.
Interest shown in business park
Interest shown in business park
Potential buyers are already showing a strong interest in a new business park in Oamaru, even though it has yet to be marketed.
Active event for families, individuals
Active event for families, individuals
A mountain bike, run or walk event catering to most abilities will be held in Hampden on February 12, to raise money for the community.
Sixty years of 'just plain luck'
Sixty years of 'just plain luck'
Lindis and Hazel Courtney describe themselves as "an ordinary couple" and joke that their marriage of 60 years was due to "just plain luck".
Taking care of rambling penguins
Taking care of rambling penguins
Blue penguins at Oamaru Harbour have four new advocates - volunteers looking after their welfare and ensuring visitors do not disrupt the birds' nesting patterns.
McCaw pays visit to home town
McCaw pays visit to home town
It was a secret - but most of Kurow knew about All Black and Rugby World Cup winning captain Richie McCaw's visit to his home town on Sunday.
Glider crash site examined
Glider crash site examined
The Civil Aviation Authority completed its on-scene investigation yesterday into the fatal glider crash near Omarama.
Herbert Forest reunion to mark end of an era
Herbert Forest reunion to mark end of an era
The good old days of working at Herbert Forest when it was managed by the New Zealand Forest Service will be recalled at a reunion there next month.
Double the fun at Friendly Bay event
Double the fun at Friendly Bay event
Waitangi Day at the beach is the appeal of the Oamaru Harbour regatta and birdman competition to be held this year on February 6.
Strengthening of court being assessed
Strengthening of court being assessed
Work to strengthen the Oamaru courthouse against earthquakes is still expected to be completed by the end of the year, as the Ministry of Justice grapples with a timetable and priority for similar work at six other courts in New Zealand.
Meridian fund gives community projects traction
Meridian fund gives community projects traction
An award-winning fund has made a big contribution to life along the Waitaki River, from Mt Cook to Glenavy, David Bruce reports.
Christmas Parade organiser quits over concerns
Christmas Parade organiser quits over concerns
The Christmas Parade in Oamaru has no-one to organise it next year, after its co-ordinator for the past six years, Gary Watling, stepped down because of worries about personal liability.