Facades restored as Oamaru businesses get makeover
Three Oamaru businesses have had a makeover as part of a city-centre revitalisation project.
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Misplaced belt finds way home
Misplaced belt finds way home
The mystery surrounding a World War 1 soldier’s army money belt has come full circle.
Trio charged over burglary
Trio charged over burglary
Three men have been charged over a violent burglary in Oamaru.
Under-fire principal resigns
Under-fire principal resigns
The under-fire principal of a troubled North Otago school with a plummeting roll has resigned months after going on leave.
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Oxford scholarship follows career ‘punt’
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Oxford scholarship follows career ‘punt’
From musician to neuroscientist, an Oamaru man’s career change has paid off.
Principal resigns after long absence
Principal resigns after long absence
The under-fire principal of a troubled Otago school with a plummeting roll has resigned months after going on leave.
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Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy
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Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy
Fashion, fun and frivolity were on full display at the Steampunk Street Parade in Oamaru on Saturday.
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Statue to honour local war hero
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Statue to honour local war hero
An Oamaru war hero killed at the Battle of the Somme may finally take pride and place in his hometown.
Statue to honour VC war hero
Statue to honour VC war hero
More than a century after his death at the Battle of the Somme, Oamaru war hero Sergeant Donald Forrester Brown VC is set to be honoured in his hometown with a life-size bronze statue.
Steampunkers converge for festival
Steampunkers converge for festival
Oamaru's annual Steampunk Festival goes back in time this weekend, boosting the town’s tourism appeal in the process.
Musos embrace month
Musos embrace month
Waitakians were treated to some of the district’s finest talent as part of New Zealand Music Month, Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2025.
Morning tea ‘for community’
Morning tea ‘for community’
Reach Church will host the first of its twice-monthly free morning teas next month.
Community backs appeal to tune of $10K
Community backs appeal to tune of $10K
The Salvation Army Red Shield appeal in the Waitaki District made over $10,000 this year thanks to volunteers and generous public support.
Warning hoiho still at risk
Warning hoiho still at risk
While Moeraki’s yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) are enjoying their annual "holiday" at sea, conservationists warn their battle for survival is far from over.
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Deputy mayor keen to continue council work — but not as mayor
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Deputy mayor keen to continue council work — but not as mayor
Waitaki district deputy mayor Hana Halalele has ruled out a tilt at the mayoralty but says she will continue her "big passion" for building better communities.
Community rallies for Billy
Community rallies for 2-year-old with rare brain disorder
A signed Super Rugby shirt, a holiday in Akaroa and a helicopter ride are all up for grabs at the Building Billy’s Brain fundraiser on Saturday night.
Youth jobs programme ‘fantastic success story’
Youth jobs programme ‘fantastic success story’
A scheme helping young Waitaki people has been a "fantastic" success story, Mayor Gary Kircher says.
'Amazing support': Community rallies for Billy
'Amazing support': Community rallies for Billy
The mum of an Oamaru 2-year-old with a rare brain disorder has been overwhelmed by the level of community support for a fundraiser.
MP’s office picketed over equity bill
MP’s office picketed over equity bill
Protesters in Oamaru have made their feelings known over changes to workplace regulations.
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Spate of violent crime ‘unusual’ for Oamaru
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Spate of violent crime ‘unusual’ for Oamaru
A spate of violent crime on the streets of Oamaru this month is unusual, police say.