School celebrates diversity
School celebrates diversity
Pembroke School has celebrated the growing diversity of their community and school with a cultural day.
Nic Duff
Road safety central to upcoming events
Road safety central to upcoming events
Responsible road users are safe road users.
Find of early penguin eggs ‘really good news’
Find of early penguin eggs ‘really good news’
A record has been set at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
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Cliff flag designed to keep conflict ‘in the public eye’
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Cliff flag designed to keep conflict ‘in the public eye’
People driving through the Cromwell Gorge yesterday were given a very visual reminder that the conflict in Gaza continues, with the unfurling of a massive Palestinian flag.
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Locals 'ignored' as speed limit reversal questioned
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Locals 'ignored' as speed limit reversal questioned
A decision to revert a Waitaki speed limit to 100kmh on July 1 has taken the AA North Otago district council by "total surprise".
Many entries for memorial golf day
Many entries for memorial golf day
A golf day with special meaning is returning on the Sunday of Anzac weekend.
Outstanding rides in ‘stellar’ event
Outstanding rides in ‘stellar’ event
There were two dominant performances in the latest Gravel In Paradise race.
Waitaki Boys’ High School concert turns 10
Waitaki Boys’ High School concert turns 10
The Waitaki Boys’ High School Anzac Day concert turns 10 this year, 110 years since the start of the Gallipoli campaign of World War 1.
Fire Brigade Chief stepping down
Fire Brigade Chief stepping down
The leadership of Omarama Volunteer Fire Brigade is changing.
Public transport feedback wanted
Public transport feedback wanted
The Otago Regional Council is again consulting North Otago residents on public transport.
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Pack lays platform for Excelsior
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Pack lays platform for Excelsior
Excelsior have begun their quest to repeat as Citizens Shield champions with back-to-back wins to start the 2025 season.
Model landfill to teach waste management
Model landfill to teach waste management
"Once it’s out of sight it’s not out of mind."
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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’
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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’
A substantial housing development is transforming the Oamaru skyline.
Rollicking start as Citizens Shield returns in N. Otago
Rollicking start as Citizens Shield returns in N. Otago
Rugby returned in North Otago on Saturday as the opening round of the Citizens Shield kicked off.
North Otago competitors shine
North Otago competitors shine
North Otago made its presence felt on the national rodeo circuit this season, when three competitors won national titles.
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New patron no stranger to geopark
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New patron no stranger to geopark
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
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Top honour for dairy worker
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Top honour for dairy worker
Duntroon dairy worker Caleb Smith has been named Dairy Trainee of the Year at the 2025 Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Industry Awards.
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
The under-construction Network Waitaki Event Centre will open up "vast opportunities" for North Otago, its trustees say.
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Fly-tipping at Beach Rd dump disappointing: mayor
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Fly-tipping at Beach Rd dump disappointing: mayor
Fly-tippers have left rubbish strewn at one of two historic Beach Rd dumps cleaned up by the Waitaki District Council in a multimillion-dollar operation.