McCaw returns to hometown
All Black's captain Richie McCaw returned to his hometown yesterday to meet young fans, sign autographs and thank his many dedicated supporters. About 1200 people turned up for the event and police and fire engines even gave McCaw a small parade through town. McCaw, who led the All Blacks to victory in last year's world cup, mixed and...
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Where is the Borton Cup?
The 92-year-old Borton Cup was lost by the Union Cricket team when they went drinking to celebrate winning the 50-over final.
N Otago has record knock v Country
North Otago's greatest ever innings against Otago Country was only just enough to see the visitors claim first-innings points in Alexandra yesterday.
Paton trains with robot for Oz
Emma Paton has been training with a robot in preparation for the Australian Deaf Games in Geelong this week.
Time to get moving
The busy Oamaru Mail Summer Series kicks into life with the first Summer Walk of the new year today.
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Sports results: Touch draw and golf
A roundup of the latest sports results including the touch draw for Thursday, January 5, 2012 and the North Otago golf results.
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4000 pack country course for Kurow races
Cool winds and intermittent light showers failed to dampen the enthusiasm of locals and visitors alike at Friday's annual Kurow Races.
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Locals hit bach owners for six in...
It was all hands on deck in Omarama this week, with the annual Locals v Bach Owners cricket match.
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Kurow adds extra race
An influx of nominations has forced organisers to add an extra race to the annual Kurow race meeting tomorrow.
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Classy champ takes eighth title
Robin Jamieson and Nicky Wallace were untouchable on the way to defending their respective North Otago closed tennis championship titles yesterday.
Say farewell to classic summers in Godzone
More floods, droughts and extreme weather events associated with the El Nino and La Nina cycles can be expected in New Zealand in a warming world, Auckland...
- Auckland city divided by income
- Iwi clear on Treaty clause - it stays
- Outrun the law in Bay of Plenty? Not likely
- Ethics changes may be threat to patients, say...
Long, hard road for TB-busters
The Animal Health Board has just published a multimedia pack, which examines the financial and emotional impact of bovine tuberculosis on rural communities and the...
- Celebration of Art Deco
- Wisdom ensures there'll be no next time
- Weather sweet for busy bees
- Experience is the wisest teacher
Study: Waitaki on the wane
The Waitaki district is one of two South Island regions with a stagnant or declining population, a recent study shows.
- Dolls with attitude help healing
- Spoltlight on school road safety
- Opponents stick with complaints
- Booming school adds class
