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    Oamaru Penguins science and environmental manager Dr Philippa Agnew (left) and operation and...

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    Penguin visitor exhibition takes off

    Oamaru Penguins has unveiled its highly anticipated revamped visitor exhibition.

    It’s been a privilege

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    It’s been a privilege

    This is my final column as mayor of Waitaki. Over the years, this space has given me the chance to share updates, reflections, and sometimes challenges. Today, though, I want to simply say thank you.

    Repairs under way for loos wrecked by drunk driver

    The Awamoa Park toilets were closed last month after the significant damage. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Repairs under way for loos wrecked by drunk driver

    Repairs to the Awamoa Park toilet block are under way, three months after they were damaged by a wayward car.

    ‘Golden year’ for Whitestone

    Simon and Annabel Berry at the Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    ‘Golden year’ for Whitestone

    The team at Whitestone Cheese Co are celebrating a "golden year" after reaching their latest milestone, the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Award.

    Ward thrilled to win NZ title

    Waitaki Boys’ High School student Henry Ward won the New Zealand under-16 duathlon title in...

    Ward thrilled to win NZ title

    North Otago has added another national champion to its ranks.

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    Popular fireworks fundraiser set to return after hiatus

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    Popular fireworks fundraiser set to return after hiatus

    The Weston School fireworks are returning.

    Momentum building for nationals

    St Kevin’s College Top V basketball team qualified for the Basketball New Zealand A national...

    Momentum building for nationals

    For the second year in a row, St Kevin’s College Top V basketball team will test themselves against the best of the best.

    Memorial draws top bowlers

    Awamoa Bowling Club secretary Terry Lake (left), Annie McDonald and president Bob Kingan have...

    Memorial draws top bowlers

    It is that time of year again.

    Semifinal a milestone

    Cheyenne Cunningham was presented with her jersey by her parents Sally and Ted ahead of her 50th...

    Semifinal a milestone

    It is fair to say 2025 has been a bit of a roller coaster for Cheyenne Cunningham.

    Duo of necessity win triples title at record-size tournament

    Excelsior Petanque Club’s annual drawn triples tournament last week drew a record 70 players....

    Duo of necessity win triples title at record-size tournament

    Excelsior Petanque Club held its annual drawn triples tournament last week.

    Clean sweep for taekwondo students

    Whitestone Taekwondo won 12 medals at the Taekwondo Union New Zealand South Island tournament...

    Clean sweep for taekwondo students

    Whitestone Taekwondo students competed at the Taekwondo Union New Zealand South Island Taekwondo Tournament held in Christchurch last month.

    Ballot bins being put out, papers, information delivered

    Ballot bins being put out, papers, information delivered

    Ballot papers and election candidate information are being delivered to registered voters in the Waitaki district this week.

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    Fashion takes a slow turn

    Enjoying some of the vintage offerings on the night were (from left) Jacqui Sedgwick, Ruth...

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    Fashion takes a slow turn

    A successful Slow Fashion and Natural Beauty evening was hosted at the Business Hive last Thursday by Just One Thing Waitaki (JOT) Sustainability Group .

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    Brown speaking at menopause forum

    Oamaru Opera House. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Brown speaking at menopause forum

    Award-winning comedian and clinical psychologist Nicola Brown says her focus will be on "thriving through the transitions" as one of the guest speakers at the menopause conference at the Oamaru...

    Missing Oamaru teen found safe and well

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    Missing Oamaru teen found safe and well

    A teenage girl missing from Oamaru for more than two weeks has been found safe and well.

    Oamaru teen missing for more than two weeks

    Manaia was last seen in Oamaru on Sunday, August 31. Photo: NZ Police

    Oamaru teen missing for more than two weeks

    A missing Oamaru teenager last seen more than two weeks ago may have headed to Dunedin or further south, police say.

    Interactive learning

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    Interactive learning

    Oamaru Penguins unveiled its revamped visitor exhibition yesterday.

    One critical, one seriously injured in Oamaru crash

    Emergency services at the scene of the crash in Oamaru. Photo: Andrew Ashton

    One critical, one seriously injured in Oamaru crash

    Two people were injured in Oamaru, one critically, when a car and motorcycle collided this afternoon.

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    Mayoral candidate’s comments ‘alarmist’

    David Wilson. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Mayoral candidate’s comments ‘alarmist’

    A Waitaki mayoral candidate has been labelled "alarmist" for saying the new council should get a say in whether to extend chief executive Alex Parmley’s employment.

    Large North Otago house fire under control

    Smoke from a fire at Fuschia Creek fills the air. Photo: Andrew Ashton

    Large North Otago house fire under control

    A large house fire at a North Otago property has been bought under control, as firefighters on the scene work to dampen down the embers.
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