Dawn service will mark centenary
Tomorrow’s Anzac Day dawn service in Oamaru will also mark the 100th anniversary of the war memorial on Thames St.
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Keys of new event centre handed over to mayor
Keys of new event centre handed over to mayor
The keys to the new $31 million Network Waitaki Event Centre were handed over to the district’s mayor yesterday.
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Clunie’s boot lifts Valley past Excelsior, Old Boys sneak home
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Clunie’s boot lifts Valley past Excelsior, Old Boys sneak home
Two late penalties off the boot of Isaac Clunie powered Valley to a 24-20 win over Excelsior on Saturday.
Aphasia biking group finishes what it started
Aphasia biking group finishes what it started
The Aphasia and Disability Biking Group recently completed the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
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Hall of Memories ‘heart of the school’
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Hall of Memories ‘heart of the school’
The restoration of the ‘‘heart’’ of Waitaki Boys’ High School has been celebrated this month.
Contractor 'shocked' at fuel theft from work site
Contractor 'shocked' at fuel theft from work site
A council contractor is ‘‘shocked’’ after 140 litres of fuel was stolen from vehicles at a Waitaki work site.
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Valley, Athies play out stalemate
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Valley, Athies play out stalemate
Two upsets and a draw highlighted the second round of the Citizens Shield rugby on Saturday.
Event centre hoped to open for winter sports
Event centre hoped to open for winter sports
The opening of the new Network Waitaki Event Centre has been delayed but the project remains ‘‘comfortably under budget’’ and it is hoped the facility will be ready in time to play winter sports,...
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Excelsior survive late surge to win season opener
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Excelsior survive late surge to win season opener
Defending Citizens Shield champions Excelsior survived a second-half surge and two late yellow cards to start 2026 with a win.
Church fair connects community
Church fair connects community
Enjoying some food at the Weston Church Fair last weekend are (from left) Connie, 3, Morgan, Izzy Lee, 1, Stacey Jordan and Abbey Smith,1.
Sustainability focus of classes
Sustainability focus of classes
The Waitaki Community Gardens group is holding the spring edition of its Community Classroom event this month.
Couple ‘nearly one person’
Couple ‘nearly one person’
Love was in the air for an Oamaru couple this week — after 60 years of marriage.
Acclaim for ‘fast, high’ Puketapu gravel ride
Acclaim for ‘fast, high’ Puketapu gravel ride
The 2026 edition of Gravel In Paradise rages on.
Waitaki Boys’ athletes begin tour of Australia
Waitaki Boys’ athletes begin tour of Australia
Waitaki Boys’ High School is starting the basketball season with a a bang.
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Nurse wins $30k compensation in appeal
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Nurse wins $30k compensation in appeal
A nurse who endured a five-year ordeal to clear her name has won an appeal over being unjustifiably dismissed following an incident in an Oamaru care facility.
‘Big effort’ for championships
‘Big effort’ for championships
The new kids on the disc golf scene have shown they can host national events.
Excelsior chasing three in a row
Excelsior chasing three in a row
Reporter Nic Duff checks in with the teams vying for North Otago's Citizens Shield this year.
Young boxer makes mark in international competition
Young boxer makes mark in international competition
2026 is shaping up as a big year for Oamaru boxer Francis Taafaki.
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Volunteer fire brigade left in limbo
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Volunteer fire brigade left in limbo
The Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade has been left in limbo about the future of its water tanker.
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Bridge opened despite weekend theft, damage
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Bridge opened despite weekend theft, damage
Despite a last-minute delay caused by ‘‘unthinking idiots’’, the new Kakanui Bridge opened this week.