‘Vibrancy’ drew designer back to hometown
When people move away from the town they grew up in, they often never plan...
Globetrotter playing international game
A trend in New Zealand rugby these days is for players to cash in on...
Indoor stadium plans wait for other projects
Plans for a new indoor sports stadium in Oamaru are on the backburner, Waitaki Mayor...
Dearth of trainees keeps pressure on trades
Tradespeople in North Otago are in hot demand.
Oamaru builders, plasterers, blocklayers, painters, paperhangers and upholsterers...
Mental health policy focused on prevention
Everyone knows someone who's affected by mental health challenges.
At any given time, one in five...
It feels good to be back and home again
For a traveller like me, home has moved around over the years.
Moving is a crazy-fest...
Harvey’s happy memory
Alan Harvey's trip to Hawke's Bay for the Young Farmer of the Year final is...
Fellowship and friendship
The Orwell Street Church friends and neighbours group has lasted the test of time.
And so...
An ethnic smorgasbord
Waitaki residents can eat their way around the world without leaving Oamaru.
A new event to...
Learning plenty for future
Shania Kohinga has a big future in rugby.
But she is not sure which capacity that will be in – playing, coaching or refereeing.
Kohinga (18)...
Season in review: Kurow and Athletic Marist
Kurow and Athletic Marist's seasons are over. Oamaru Mail reporter Gus Patterson looks at what went well and what did not.
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After finishing runner-up last...
St Kevin’s First XI takes on challenge of moving up
The 2019-20 cricket season will start as something of an unknown for the St Kevin's College First XI as it makes the jump to...
WBHS honour for Kennett
Dylan Kennett has plenty of chapters still to write in his story.
But the Waimate cyclist has already done enough to deserve his latest accolade...
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