Waimate artist’s work in Met exhibit
Waimate artist’s work in Met exhibit
Esteemed Waimate artist Fiona Pardington ONZM is riding a career high.
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First entry wins praise
First entry wins praise
The first North Otago group to enter the Te Hautoka kapa haka contest finished third at the biennial Otago and Southland kapa haka competition held at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin this week.
Rehearsals in full swing for double-cast musical
Rehearsals in full swing for double-cast musical
In a twist, Oliver! will not only be played by one girl, but two, for the Musical Theatre Oamaru production next month.
Public helps cop subdue Dunedin woman after wild driving
Public helps cop subdue Dunedin woman after wild driving
A police officer needed help from the public to subdue a Dunedin woman who was pepper-sprayed after allegedly speeding through roadworks near a school.
Court date set 11 months after application lodged
Court date set 11 months after application lodged
Despite the government’s announcement that new initiatives to reduce court delays are showing progress, for some in Oamaru, getting their day in court is still hampered by a "flawed" system and "stressful" delays.
New leader takes the helm at Zonta Club
New leader takes the helm at Zonta Club
In the Zonta spirit of empowering girls and women worldwide, the annual changeover of the Zonta Club of Oamaru president and committee members took place at the Brydone Hotel recently.
Knitting project chance to honour veterans
Knitting project chance to honour veterans
Dellwyn Moylan is rallying the knitting troops in a community scarf-making project to honour and remember war veterans.
Celebrity debate to be ‘fun-filled night of hilarity’
Celebrity debate to be ‘fun-filled night of hilarity’
The IHC Celebrity debate is back again and this year’s hot topic is "The Mainland is the Brain Land".
Milestone to be marked
Milestone to be marked
Get your motors running, the Whitestone Rodders will hold their 50th anniversary in Oamaru next weekend.
Long wait for court criticised
Long wait for court criticised
An Oamaru resident says the justice system is "flawed" and "very stressful," after waiting nearly a year for a Family Court hearing — far longer than the legal standard of six weeks.
Lions club calls for new blood
Lions club calls for new blood
The Palmerston Lions Club, which amalgamated with the Waikouaiti Lions several years ago, and more recently the East Otago Club, is in dire need of more members.
Exhibit spotlights birth of Plunket
Exhibit spotlights birth of Plunket
"Putting the power in women’s own hands."
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100km school run after bus denial
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100km school run after bus denial
A North Otago mum is driving her son 100km a day to and from school after he was denied a seat on the bus which carries his siblings.
Facades restored as Oamaru businesses get makeover
Facades restored as Oamaru businesses get makeover
Three Oamaru businesses have had a makeover as part of a city-centre revitalisation project.
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.