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Pros and cons of council-funded events

Pros and cons of council-funded events

Happy New Year readers. Well, at least it is a new year. The ‘‘happy’’ is subjective. Midnight on December 31 does not promise a magical undoing of the sad and bad that’s already happened,...

Car rally to visit Oamaru

Oamaru will be on the rally itinerary for the drivers of more than 50 classic MG cars, such as...

Car rally to visit Oamaru

More than 50 classic MG cars across the ages will motor through Oamaru next month.

North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing

The Moeraki commercial poultry farm at the centre of an avian Influenza outbreak in 2024. PHOTO:...

North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing

Scientists are hoping field tests on mallard ducks in North Otago will show New Zealand is still free of bird flu, which broke out on a Moeraki poultry farm at the end of 2024.

Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat

Paul and Valerie Somerville on the Pontiac with their family in Lyttelton Harbour. PHOTO:...

Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat

The owners of a 1910 launch Pontiac, a classic wooden boat with historic ties to Moeraki, Oamaru, Dunedin and Lyttelton, are seeking a new home for their beloved vessel.

Public to have say in boating bylaw review

Oamaru Harbour users are encouraged to provide feedback on a new bylaw. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON

Public to have say in boating bylaw review

With the summer boating season in full swing on harbours, lakes and waterways, the Otago Regional Council is giving people the opportunity to air their views about boating safety.

A&P to show ‘townies’ the best

The crowd enjoys the grand parade at the 160th Palmerston and Waihemo A&P Show last year....

A&P to show ‘townies’ the best

Preparations are under way for the region’s A&P show.

Campaign will boost tourism in our region

Campaign will boost tourism in our region

I hope 2026 is off to a great start for you and your family.

Fonterra extending organic business

North Otago farmers are being invited to go organic with Fonterra’s organic business now inviting applications from farmers in the South Island for the first time.

Extended eligibility period for awards

The Alliance meatworks at Pukeuri. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Extended eligibility period for awards

A new date for the Network Waitaki Sports Awards has been set as nominations opened this week.

Athletes shine

North Otago Athletics Club won five medals at the South Island Colgate Games in Nelson last...

Athletes shine

While most school children were relaxing on holiday, a group of young North Otago athletes were competing at the South Island Colgate Games.

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New manager giving pro shop makeover

Stephen Walker is sprucing up the North Otago Golf Club pro shop. PHOTO: NIC DUFF

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New manager giving pro shop makeover

North Otago Golf Club’s pro shop is getting a facelift in more ways than one.

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Hirst full of praise for Open winner

Harry Weeds (right), of Christchurch, beat Ryan Eggers, of Auckland, to claim the men’s singles...

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Hirst full of praise for Open winner

Despite less than perfect summer conditions in Oamaru, North Otago tennis still put on a show.

All at sea from Jack’s Point

International boat designer Kevin Dibley. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

All at sea from Jack’s Point

A landlocked South Island town’s not where you’d expect to see someone who designs boats that ply the world’s waterways.

Queenstown tourist attraction a dream result

Experiencing The Dreamery. PHOTOS: PHILIP CHANDLER

Queenstown tourist attraction a dream result

Overlooking Queenstown’s Village Green is a unique tourist attraction that is opening this Saturday.

Firefighters flat out as town grows

Firefighters at a serious accident on the Glenorchy-Queenstown road in October. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Firefighters flat out as town grows

The Wakatipu’s three volunteer fire brigades have had another busy year in 2025 as they attended 1091 callouts, up nearly 6% on 2024.

Helping hand for youth workers

Property developer James Clarke and Whakatipu Youth Trust GM Jacqui Moir. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER
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Helping hand for youth workers

A Queenstown property development company is partnering with the Whakatipu Youth Trust to support the professional development of the trust’s workers and volunteers.

Heartfelt thanks to hospital

Heartfelt thanks to hospital

With help from local businesses, a Queenstown man dropped off almost $3000 worth of ‘thank you’ goodies to Dunedin Hospital after a life-and-death medical event seven months earlier.