SPCA faces crisis situation'
SPCA faces crisis situation'
The North Otago SPCA is facing a "crisis situation", with chairwoman Aveley Gameson warning closure is a possibility.
Sally Rae
Farmer contest on Sunday
Farmer contest on Sunday
Waitaki Boys High School is the venue for the Aorangi regional final of the National Bank Young Farmer Contest on Sunday.
Last traffic lights turned on
Last traffic lights turned on
The final four sets of new traffic lights in Oamaru will be switched on today.
Swingalongs last swing
Swingalongs last swing
A special dance will celebrate the memory of North Otago identities Colin Dorsey and Dorrie Hunter.
Visa snag prevents UK trip
Visa snag prevents UK trip
Amid fears millions of sheep will not be shorn within required timeframes in the United Kingdom because of tough new immigration laws, a North Otago shearer has been dealt a blow by what he describes as "pedantic bureaucracy".
Gallery director's work recognised
Gallery director's work recognised
Forrester Gallery director Warwick Smith has won the individual achievement award at Museums A
Eagle Air announces new service
Eagle Air announces new service
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean fears a new timetable for Oamaru's air service will not suit the travel requirements of the North Otago district.
Crashed jet-boat driven into shallow braid: police
Crashed jet-boat driven into shallow braid: police
A jet-boat which flipped near Lake Tekapo on Monday, injuring four people, was driven in a river braid which was too shallow, police say.
DVD 'hit home' for drink-driver
DVD 'hit home' for drink-driver
An innovative programme, aimed at reducing drink-driving in the Waitaki district, might be tried in other areas if a six-month trial proves successful. Sally Rae checks on its progress.
Century celebrated by North Otago family
Century celebrated by North Otago family
The Rodger family celebrated 100 years farming at Kauru Hill, in North Otago, at the weekend.
Fish boost Lions charity
Fish boost Lions charity
About 120 boats took to the water on Saturday for the Waianakarua Lions' annual Moeraki offshore fishing competition.
Summit, unions present jobs-saving deal to Govt
Summit, unions present jobs-saving deal to Govt
Summit Wool Spinners and two unions have negotiated a nine-day fortnight arrangement, involving an employer wage top-up, which will save up to 57 jobs if an application made to the Government on Thursday is successful.
Husband's dancing won Aura
Husband's dancing won Aura
A young Aura James had every intention of going to England, until she went to a dance and met her future husband.
Assembly marks start of school redevelopment
Assembly marks start of school redevelopment
A special assembly at Waitaki Valley School on Thursday was described by board of trustees chairman John Watherston as an "exciting but sad occasion".
Revival thanks to sprinter
Revival thanks to sprinter
Waitaki Boys High School is going through a revival in its athletics fortunes - largely due to the efforts of young sprinter Blair Grant.
MP to meet group over rates hike
MP to meet group over rates hike
Representatives of the Gemmells Crossing camp will meet Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean next week to discuss its proposed increase in rates from $1621 to $14,552.
Decision on elephant slide today
Decision on elephant slide today
It is decision day today for the elephant in the Oamaru Public Gardens.
Rowing: `Evers-Swin-Kearneys' impress
Rowing: `Evers-Swin-Kearneys' impress
Since taking up rowing two seasons ago, Oamaru twins Caitlin and Jo Kearney - dubbed the "Evers-Swin-Kearneys" - have made a name for themselves in the sport.
Rate hikes for 'equity'
Rate hikes for 'equity'
Waitaki ratepayers facing the likelihood of huge rate increases next year - including residents of the two Waitaki River camps - are being told it is about fairness and equity.
Rates rises appal camp residents
Rates rises appal camp residents
"Thievery" is how one home owner describes the huge hike in proposed Waitaki District Council rates at two fishing camps on the south side of the Waitaki River.