A cut above the competition
A cut above the competition
Lawnmower races drew a crowd at the Kurow Kruisers Show Us Your Toys event at Kurow Airfield on Saturday.
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Bravery in fire rewarded
Bravery in fire rewarded
Five "heroes" who fought the most significant wildfire in the country’s history were honoured on Saturday for exceptional acts of bravery.
Santa parade gets ‘bigger and bigger’
Santa parade gets ‘bigger and bigger’
Thousands of adults and children flooded Thames St for this year’s Santa parade.
Suspected arson costs up to $100K
Suspected arson costs up to $100K
A Thames St business owner struck by a suspected arson last week could be facing up to $100,000 worth of damage.
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Army memorabilia reveals soldier’s story
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Army memorabilia reveals soldier’s story
When genealogist Faye Ormandy discovered a well-loved soldier’s army belt at the Oamaru recycling centre, it put her on a path of discovery that led her to the soldier’s family, although many...
Libraries set for changes
Libraries set for changes
The council is turning the page in its plans for the six Waitaki district libraries.
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Penguins focus of Enviroschools
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Penguins focus of Enviroschools
Looking at the living landscape through the eyes of a penguin has been a focus for 45 local school pupils.
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Relief Totara head appointed
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Relief Totara head appointed
The principal of the troubled Totara school whose roll has suffered a massive drop "remains on leave".
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Very lucky fire not ‘lot worse’
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Very lucky fire not ‘lot worse’
The oldest cycle shop in New Zealand has been struck by a suspected arsonist.
Finery time: Victorian Garden Party back
Finery time: Victorian Garden Party back
Cucumber sandwiches, tea and croquet anyone?
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Principal still ‘on leave’ as roll declines
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Principal still ‘on leave’ as roll declines
The principal of a troubled North Otago school, which has seen a massive roll drop, "remains on leave".
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Booting it for local causes
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Booting it for local causes
Kauru Hill Rural Women New Zealand are holding their second annual car boot sale next weekend at the Kauru Hill Hall.
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‘Scaled back’ commemoration
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‘Scaled back’ commemoration
The 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.
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Wanted: Toys for popular Toyarama
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Wanted: Toys for popular Toyarama
The popular Toyarama is back this month, with a call for toy donations after a successful sale last year.
Thefts of, and from, vehicles concern police
Thefts of, and from, vehicles concern police
A pair of Dunedin youths aged 15 and 16 left a trail of destruction during a spree of vehicle break-ins in Oamaru last weekend.
Back by popular demand . . .
Back by popular demand . . .
The Oamaru Chorale choir will present the second concert in their annual Marianna Martines series tomorrow at St Paul’s Church.
New principal for high school
New principal for high school
A new principal has been appointed for East Otago High School.
Waitaki glamping business wins award
Waitaki glamping business wins award
Valley Views Glamping in Otiake is the place to be for a glamp.
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Weavers put a spin on tweed
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Weavers put a spin on tweed
An Oamaru company is creating a "Kiwi version" of tweed in an innovative project restoring wool to the heart of sustainability.
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Pipe fixed quickly
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Pipe fixed quickly
Waitaki District Council utility contractors were busy on Labour Day after a water main water burst in the upper Eden, Lark and Stoke Sts area.