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Erosion will force school relocation: report

An aerial view from this year shows coastal erosion encroaching towards Waitaki Boys’ High School...

Erosion will force school relocation: report

Coastal erosion could wash away trees protecting Waitaki Boys’ High School grounds within a decade and the school will likely have to relocate, a Ministry of Education-commissioned report reveals.

Retiring nurse leaving behind extensive rehab legacy

Oamaru nurse Judy McKinley stands in the rehabilitation room, a programme she helped to develop,...

Retiring nurse leaving behind extensive rehab legacy

A dedicated and innovative nurse, who helped build and support education programmes at Oamaru Hospital, has walked the wards for the last time.

Raising funds for music, drama

Waitaki Girls’ High School year 9 pupils (from front left to right) Amelia Lanyon, Emily Oakes,...

Raising funds for music, drama

A castle tour, an award winning author and a popular farmer are all elements of a novel event to raise funds for an important school and community space.

Academy keen to spread wings

Clockwise from above: New Zealand Airline Academy chief executive Jonathan Manuel (left) and...

Academy keen to spread wings

The New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA), based in Oamaru, has won a prestigious Indian business award and is planning to also expand in to the Vietnamese market.

Time for Christian rhyme in the gardens

Salvation Army Captain Jocelyn Smith is preparing for the Christmas Carols in Gardens event next...

Time for Christian rhyme in the gardens

Reviving the Christmas Carols in the Gardens event at the Oamaru Gardens will be a timely injection of joy, hope, love and peace, organisers say.

Charity concert for Xmas parcels

The Waitaki Valley Singers choir will perform at the upcoming Combined Churches Christmas Parcel...

Charity concert for Xmas parcels

Christmas Carols from around the world are coming to the Oamaru Basilica this festive season.

Para-athlete days away from record

Para-athlete Hannah Pascoe (left) cycled into Oamaru yesterday along with her tandem bike pilot...

Para-athlete days away from record

A para-athlete is just three days away from becoming the first blind woman to cycle the length of New Zealand.

Helen Stead: A life serving North Otago

2023 Citizen’s award winner Helen Stead. PHOTO: JULES CHIN.

Helen Stead: A life serving North Otago

Born a block away from the iconic Oamaru Basilica, Helen Stead has dedicated her life to serving the North Otago community and conserving its heritage.

Grateful for help after house fire

Homeowner Matthew Wicks is consoled moments after he arrived at the house fire. Photo: Jules Chin

Grateful for help after house fire

Community support has "meant the world" to Matthew Wicks and his family since losing everything in a suspicious house fire two weeks ago.

House blaze treated as suspicious

A fire that destroyed a house, leaving an Oamaru family with nothing but the clothes on their backs, is being treated as suspicious.

Artist loses everything in house fire

Fire ravages a house in Perth St, Oamaru, yesterday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Artist loses everything in house fire

A popular Oamaru artist and his family have lost everything in a fire that destroyed their home yesterday.

Arson suspected in Oamaru house blaze

Arson suspected after family lose everything in fire

A fire that destroyed a house, leaving an Oamaru family with nothing but the clothes on their backs, is being treated as suspicious.

Oamaru house badly damaged in blaze

Oamaru house badly damaged in blaze

Fire crews battled for 30 minutes to contain a blaze which engulfed an Oamaru home this morning.

Crews battle to contain Oamaru house blaze

Fire crews battled for 30 minutes to contain a blaze which engulfed an Oamaru home this morning.

Vapes stolen down pants: owners

A suspected thief was captured on CCTV footage on Friday at an Oamaru vape store in Thames St....

Vapes stolen down pants: owners

A man walks into a vape shop and shoves three vape disposable canisters down his pants — no, it is not a joke.

Man arrested after burglary

Burglars made short work of four unsecured homes at the weekend. Photo=: Getty Images

Man arrested for burglary allegedly drove stolen car from Christchurch

A 52-year-old man has been arrested after the burglary of an Oamaru commercial yard on Caledonian Rd.

Man charged over Oamaru burglary

A 52-year-old man has been arrested after the burglary of an Oamaru commercial yard on Caledonian Rd.

Ministry to offer advice on erosion

The Ministry of Education will talk to Waitaki Boys’ High School representatives shortly about how to respond to coastal erosion devouring almost half a metre of school grounds every year.

Restoration planned for war memorial

The Ministry of Education has taken over the ownership of the Waitaki Boys’ High School Hall of...

Restoration planned for war memorial

One of the country’s finest war memorials has a new owner that plans to spend more than $2.1 million on its restoration and repair.

Hopes visitor plan will aid sustainable growth

The new Destination Management Plan adopted by the Waitaki District Council is intended to ensure...

Hopes visitor plan will aid sustainable growth

Waitaki's new visitor plan will help it manage the sustainable growth of a resurgent tourism industry.

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