An Oamaru woman on holiday in Spain has found herself amid tumultuous celebrations in Madrid for the Fifa Football World Cup-winning Spanish team. Scenes showing thousands of Spaniards filling the streets were beamed around the world yesterday and Kathy Hobbs was there soaking up the atmosphere. Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in the final that was played on Monday morning New Zealand time. Mrs Hobbs' timing could not have been better, her holiday itinerary putting her squarely in the winning team's homeland when the crucial game was won. She was on hand to take in a five-kilometre open-air bus ride ... More
By enjoying a cup of tea with friends this week you could be raising valuable funds for the Alzheimer's Society ... More
An Oamaru basketball development camp has proven popular during these school holidays, with close to 50 children participating at the ... More
Reaching the second round of the World Cup might look impossible for the All Whites, but Steve Sumner - skipper ... More
Teenage boxer Tegan Madden may be struggling for female sparring partners, but not for form. The 16-year-old is trying to ... More
Patience has become a virtue for Hampden man John Shaw a year on from landmark surgery that saved his life. "Every day is a bonus,'' ... More
THE 30th Christchurch marathon on Sunday will celebrate the milestone with record entries and top class fields battling for $40,000 prize money. Last year's record ... More
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