Organisers delighted by energy on street
Organisers delighted by energy on street
Oamaru was transported back to the 1800s last week when the town hosted its annual Victorian Heritage Celebrations festival.
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Investigation into large scrub fire at South Hill still ongoing, Fenz says
Investigation into large scrub fire at South Hill still ongoing, Fenz says
A house was threatened by a large scrub fire in Oamaru on Sunday.
School celebrates 150th anniversary
School celebrates 150th anniversary
An Oamaru school was finally able to celebrate a memorable milestone.
Town goes back in time
Town goes back in time
The people of Oamaru hopped in a time machine over the weekend.
Town thrown back in time for festival
Town thrown back in time for festival
Oamaru hopped in a time machine over the weekend.
Gifts, pupils perform to mark 150th
Gifts, pupils perform to mark 150th
An Oamaru school was finally able to celebrate a memorable milestone.
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World champ meets her fans
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World champ meets her fans
Four-time women’s motocross world champion Courtney Duncan says 'it’s always nice to come back'.
Riverstone Regatta scale model event ‘really good’
Riverstone Regatta scale model event ‘really good’
Sailing beside a North Otago castle is enough to float anyone’s boat.
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Baabaas quickly build up margin
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Baabaas quickly build up margin
It was vintage Barbarians and Heartland rugby.
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Gave many years to brigade
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Gave many years to brigade
The retiree who died in a crash near Kurow had given more than 40 years’ service to his local fire brigade.
It’s very real now, says new MP
It’s very real now, says new MP
Waitaki has a new MP for the first time in 15 years, but the electorate retained its familiar tinge of blue.
House burnt down after owner witnessed assault
House burnt down after owner witnessed assault
A suspicious house fire in Oamaru happened just days after the owner saw an assault at the park across the road from his home.
House burnt down after owner witnessed assault
Arson followed witnessing of assault
A suspicious house fire in Oamaru happened just days after the owner saw an assault at the park across the road from his home.
Solid majority for new National MP Anderson
Solid majority for new National MP Anderson
For the first time since 2008, the Waitaki electorate has a new MP but there is still a familiar tinge of blue.
National in cruise control in Waitaki
National in cruise control in Waitaki
National's Miles Anderson cruised to victory over young challenger Ethan Reille in the Waitaki electorate.
Anniversary reunion eagerly anticipated
Anniversary reunion eagerly anticipated
Six decades of school history will be recounted at a special reunion in Oamaru at Labour Weekend.
Volunteer ‘thrilled’ at recognition of 50 years’ service
Volunteer ‘thrilled’ at recognition of 50 years’ service
A Kurow volunteer has been acknowledged for five decades of giving back to his community.
Shearer’s 48th year in row at event
Shearer’s 48th year in row at event
A special record remains alive at the Waimate Shears New Zealand Spring Shearing Competition.
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Old Golds capitulate in 2nd half to end season
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Old Golds capitulate in 2nd half to end season
A season that started with such promise for North Otago has come to a disappointing end.
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New $3m lodge to be ‘wonderful focus’ for community
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New $3m lodge to be ‘wonderful focus’ for community
A new $3 million lodge is coming to Oamaru’s Observatory Village.