Obituary: Bill Verrall, teacher, writer
Obituary: Bill Verrall, teacher, writer
Educator and author William (Bill) Thomas Eric Ibrahim Verrall was an outdoorsman who had a deep love of his patch of paradise, Fiordland.
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School assaults prompt disciplinary action
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School assaults prompt disciplinary action
Two assaults at Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month have prompted action from the board of trustees.
'Extreme' wildfire risk closes popular reserve
'Extreme' wildfire risk closes popular reserve
The "extreme" risk of wildfire after an extended run of hot and dry weather has forced the closure of the Mt Iron Reserve in Wānaka.
Multiple crews attend Wānaka fire
Multiple crews attend Wānaka fire
Emergency crews are battling a 500 square meter blaze in Wānaka.
Musicians sing out to fund cancer treatment
Musicians sing out to fund cancer treatment
A lineup of all-female musicians sang their hearts out last night to help raise funds for a beloved Gore native’s $800,000 cancer treatment.
'One of the worst things I've ever seen or smelt or felt in my life'
'One of the worst things I've ever seen or smelt or felt in my life'
A Mataura dairy farmer has been fined $130,000 for contaminating a nearby stream, resulting in the death of thousands of eels.
Mother, daughter festival guests
Mother, daughter festival guests
A special bonding experience awaits a mother and daughter at one of Wanaka’s largest festivals.
'Final call for Mr B Pitt' at Queenstown Airport
'Final call for Mr B Pitt': Prank turns heads at Queenstown Airport
Air New Zealand's "final call for a Mr B Pitt" caused more than a few excited glances at Queenstown Airport yesterday morning.
Food, dance, music and colour to launch festival
Food, dance, music and colour to launch festival
Ethnic communities from Wānaka and Queenstown are excited to showcase their cultural diversity at this year’s Wānaka Festival of Colour.
Food and wine festival ripe for the picking
Food and wine festival ripe for the picking
There are tickets still available for the Ripe Wine and Food Festival to be held at Glendhu Station next weekend.
Another day, another podium for Robinson
Another day, another podium for Robinson
Alice Robinson has continued her exceptional podium streak, claiming her career 17th and seventh consecutive Giant Slalom World Cup podium.
High tea to mark International Women’s Day
High tea to mark International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day was marked early, and in style, in North Otago with about 100 members of the Oamaru Coffee Club celebrating local women’s stories with a high tea.
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Ex-deputy mayor puts hat in ring
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Ex-deputy mayor puts hat in ring
The race for the Waitaki district mayoralty is on.
Geopark trust elects new leaders
Geopark trust elects new leaders
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is under new leadership.
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Residents and ratepayers group gaining support
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Residents and ratepayers group gaining support
Support for a resident and ratepayer group to fight provisions in a new district plan for the Waitaki district is growing.
WDC, Doc disagree on park status
WDC, Doc disagree on park status
Is Awamoa Park a reserve?
Sharing sustainable tips
Sharing sustainable tips
Want to learn more about how to live sustainably and perhaps score some eco goodies?
Huge turnout at Rippa rugby
Huge turnout at Rippa rugby
Rugby fever is building in Oamaru.
Cricket winner at WBHS
Cricket winner at WBHS
Waitaki Boys’ High School has received $2000 worth of gear from ANZ.
WBS, SKC combine for four medals
WBS, SKC combine for four medals
New colours, same goal.