After 125 years, St John still relies on volunteers
After 125 years, St John still relies on volunteers
When Graham Hill became involved with St John Waitaki in Kurow, he never thought he would still be there 39 years later.
Sally Rae
Cameras installed at traffic lights
Cameras installed at traffic lights
Motorists running red and amber lights in Oamaru this month run the risk of being caught on police video.
Voice captured ear of a dame
Voice captured ear of a dame
Singing for opera diva Dame Malvina Major was for young soprano Mackenzie Scott a far cry from belting out Avril Lavigne on Singstar.
N. Otago stalwart Shield savvy
N. Otago stalwart Shield savvy
Doug Grant knows all about playing in a Ranfurly Shield challenge.
Pukeuri manager moving
Pukeuri manager moving
The Alliance Group's Pukeuri plant manager, Danny Hailes, has been appointed the company's general manager commercial.
Driver's case adjourned
Driver's case adjourned
A truck driver (35) charged with careless driving causing the death of young dairy farm worker Tom Fry, at Richmond, in May, will appear in the Oamaru District Court on July 21.
Staunch supporters preparing for trip
Staunch supporters preparing for trip
When a busload of North Otago rugby supporters rolls out of Oamaru on Friday, Chris Rawson will be happily ensconced in the back seat.
South formally adopts new vessel HMNZS 'Otago'
South formally adopts new vessel HMNZS 'Otago'
Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton had much pleasure yesterday signing the Otago and Southland Regional Charter HMNZS Otago.
New area director proud, applied operator
New area director proud, applied operator
Anne Munro is not afraid of hard work - or daunted by a challenge.
Ferrari sports replica 'sex on wheels'
Ferrari sports replica 'sex on wheels'
It has been described by one admirer as "pure sex on wheels". A bright red replica Ferrari 330 P4 has just been completed by Oamaru motor body builder Rod Tempero, working in a converted poultry shed south of Oamaru.
An exacting judge
An exacting judge
John Davies was hoping not to encounter any bad eggs yesterday.
Pen-y-bryn changing hands
Pen-y-bryn changing hands
From living in what is believed to be the largest all-timber single-storeyed house in New Zealand to residing in a motorhome - that will be quite a transition for Roy and Bernice Vannini.
Trust deed signed for helping Haiti
Trust deed signed for helping Haiti
Former Waitaki mayor Alan McLay will head to earthquake-stricken Haiti later this month on behalf of Project HHH - Hearts and Hands for Haiti.
Young acheivers choose Oamaru
Young acheivers choose Oamaru
Oamaru boasts its fair share of achievers.
Football: Following in the footsteps of Maradona
Football: Following in the footsteps of Maradona
Waitaki Boys' High School footballer Logan Plumlee has been offered the opportunity of a lifetime - a trial with Argentinos Juniors, Argentina's premier division champion and the club where Diego Maradona once played.
Parkinson's disease no barrier to involvement
Parkinson's disease no barrier to involvement
Living with Parkinson's disease, Sheila McDougall has learnt how to alleviate the worst effects of shakiness.
Man charged over motorcyclist's death
Man charged over motorcyclist's death
A commercial truck driver has been charged with careless driving causing the death of young dairy farm worker Tom Fry at Richmond last month.
'Best small school' to close
'Best small school' to close
Otepopo School - a former winner of the Goodman Fielder best small school award - will close on September 24, Education Minister Anne Tolley announced yesterday.
Tonsils at heart of 60-year marriage
Tonsils at heart of 60-year marriage
A bout of tonsilitis brought North Otago couple Ron and Ruth McNally together - and they are still together after 60 years.
Health team gets big tick
Health team gets big tick
Pupils at St Joseph's School in Oamaru are a healthy lot - and have a certificate to prove it.