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Intimidation alleged by teens

Police are investigating an allegation of intimidation at the Shell Severn service station on Monday night.

Russian interlude at rest-homes

Russian interlude at rest-homes

A slice of Russia came to Oamaru yesterday with the visit of a Russian folklore group.

Govt funds will help to curb graffiti

Govt funds will help to curb graffiti

Waitaki community safety officer Alison Banks has been granted $20,000 in government funding to develop and implement a graffiti eradication and education programme.

Second time lucky for young farmer?

Nick Webster will be hoping his previous grand final experience will stand him in good stead for this year's National Bank Young Farmer Contest grand final.

Woman to serve as IGE delegate

Woman to serve as IGE delegate

Oamaru woman Shenna Collins is off to Mauritius in October as one of two New Zealand delegates for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award International Association's triennial International Gold Event.

Possum, totara bound to please

Possum, totara bound to please

Possum scarves, possum socks, possum pies . . . but possum books?

Oamaru 'Great Storm' blows back

Auditions will be held in September for Oamaru's live history show The Great Storm of 1868.

Russians to perform in South

A Russian folklore group will perform in South Canterbury and North Otago this month.

After more than 30 years, Indy retires

After more than 30 years, Indy retires

Popular Kurow bus driver Indy Gard always knows when it's shearing time or when the chickens have hatched on properties in the Hakataramea Valley.

School principal off to Abu Dhabi

School principal off to Abu Dhabi

Ardgowan School principal Judy Clark is embarking on a new challenge.