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Stories a warning on cancer genetics
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Stories a warning on cancer genetics
An Oamaru mother and daughter are part of an emotional new video series developed by the New Zealand Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer Trust
Jules Chin
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Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack
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Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack
An Oamaru pensioner has appeared in court after an alleged road-rage incident which left a 21-year-old female driver concussed.
Partners pedalling bike skills, safety
Partners pedalling bike skills, safety
"It’s about encouraging our community to get on their bikes and safely explore our wonderful district."
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Menopause information day
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Menopause information day
A menopause conference held at the Oamaru Opera House last weekend featured Otago-based health and wellness professionals, who brought insight into the latest research in the field.
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Celebrating language uplifting for ‘soul’
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Celebrating language uplifting for ‘soul’
Bringing the community together for a celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) with waiata, has been "really beautiful", Waitaki District Council community educator and...
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Waitaha database aims to reconnect, back inquiries
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Waitaha database aims to reconnect, back inquiries
Building a "powerful new database" of whānau and supporters with an aim of reconnecting the iwi, and to back their kaupapa inquiries to the Waitangi Tribunal, is the Waitaha Taiwhenua o Waitaki...
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Church set to celebrate 160th
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Church set to celebrate 160th
A children's disco, an organ recital and a walk down memory lane will all be part of the coming celebrations of St Luke’s Anglican Church 160th anniversary celebrations next month.
Cancer battle continues for ‘miracle’ toddler
Cancer battle continues for ‘miracle’ toddler
Former Oamaru man Shaun Todd says what was once only a possibility, is now becoming a reality, but faces a nervous wait to hear whether his daughter, Indie, will receive crucial treatment in the US.
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‘Horrific’: cyclist allegedly attacked driver
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‘Horrific’: cyclist allegedly attacked driver
A male cyclist in his 60s allegedly rained down punches on a young female driver in a "horrific" Oamaru road-rage incident.
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Fashion takes a slow turn
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Fashion takes a slow turn
A successful Slow Fashion and Natural Beauty evening was hosted at the Business Hive last Thursday by Just One Thing Waitaki (JOT) Sustainability Group .
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Brown speaking at menopause forum
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Brown speaking at menopause forum
Award-winning comedian and clinical psychologist Nicola Brown says her focus will be on "thriving through the transitions" as one of the guest speakers at the menopause conference at the Oamaru...
Success for refocused jobs task force
Success for refocused jobs task force
Waitakian Kadin Turner is the first young person to be placed into an employment opportunity under the revamped Mayors Task Force For Jobs (MTFJ) programme.
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Students show ‘the goodness in people’
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Students show ‘the goodness in people’
"Be the reason someone smiles, be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people."
Artist grateful to police and community as car recovered
Artist grateful to police and community as car recovered
Police have managed to retrieve a car and property that was stolen from a young Dunedin artist, Zac Whiteside, who is based in Oamaru for an artist residency.
Keen to unleash airport’s ‘potential’
Keen to unleash airport’s ‘potential’
Six weeks into his new role, Matt Sisson, the recently appointed manager of the district’s aerodrome, says he’s "excited" about the future of the airport and is keen to unlock its potential.
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Flight school students blamed for car crashes
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'We’ve had enough': Flight school students blamed for car crashes
An outraged farmer says a crash near Oamaru Airport yesterday is just one of many in the area caused by flight academy students in recent times.
Artist’s stolen car, items found
Artist’s stolen car, items found
Police have managed to retrieve a car and property that was stolen from a young Dunedin artist, Zac Whiteside, who is based in Oamaru for an artist residency.
Dads play back-up for daughters on their first EP
Dads play back-up for daughters on their first EP
Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Talent show winners Winnie Conlan and Olivia Morriss have recorded their first EP with their dads playing back-up.
Town’s workshop to be place of creativity
Town’s workshop to be place of creativity
Inspired by the colour and design scheme of the barn at Wellington Zoo, the Hampden Community Workshop is now nearing completion.
Grant gives boost for further study
Grant gives boost for further study
The Zonta Club of Oamaru’s Young Women’s Empowerment Grant was awarded to three secondary school students last week at the Brydone Hotel.