Transplant patient loving life a year after surgery

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

Brewing up helps Alzheimer's funds

By enjoying a cup of tea with friends this week you could be raising valuable funds for the Alzheimer's Society annual awareness appeal. Groups, schools, businesses, resthomes, shops and offices ... More

 
Children dribbling with some new-found basketball skills

An Oamaru basketball development camp has proven popular during these school holidays, with close to 50 children participating at the Waitaki Recreation Centre. Programme co-ordinator John Wai said he and ... More

 
Forum's `listen and learn' session helps polytechnic plan future needs

Aoraki Polytechnic has gained "insightful'' feedback from a leaders' forum at its Oamaru campus. Fifty people from local businesses and sectors including wine-making, motor trades and literacy took part in ... More

 
Placing has young driver 'stoked'

St Kevins' College Year 13 student Dean Sutherland earned third place for his school at the Kartsport New Zealand National Schools Championships in Nelson at the weekend. After roaring home  ... More

 
Attempt to fix flood-damaged bridge

An attempt will be made to realign Bradshaws Bridge, on Maori Rd in Waimate, which  suffered serious structural damage during the May floods. Waimate District Council roading assets manager Rob ... More

 
Weaver rustles up living artwork

A living willow weaving by Kakanui basketmaker Mike Lilian will soon sit in pride of place in the Waitaki Community Gardens. Yesterday he began creating the willow screen, which was ... More

 
Housing plan for maltworks site

HEATHCOTE'S most conspicuous landmark, the old maltworks silos, could be set for demolition. Owner Roc Mac is believed to want to clear the 4.1ha site and redevelop it with at ... More

 
Burke backs Jim for mayor

OCTOBER'S mayoralty race looks set to be a two-way battle between Bob Parker and Jim Anderton after veteran politician Sir Kerry Burke declared yesterday he would not stand. In what ... More

 
Mr Big comes back down to earth

A SMALL-TIME time crook who dreamed of being a Mr Big in the drugs world has found crime doesn't pay. Former university student William Adams, 33, has been jailed for two ... More

 

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Several items belonging to missing Auckland mother Carmen Thomas and her car are unaccounted for, say police, who describe her disappearance about a month ago as sinister.Ms Thomas, described by police as an escort, was reported...

 

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A teacher at a Melbourne deaf school who made students expose themselves in class has avoided jail time because he has cancer.The man, 55, asked the students to expose their genitalia in class in the 1970s, the Victorian County...

 

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