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Oamaru artist wows judges for second time

Tracey Vickers, a finalist in the World of Wearable Arts (Wow) again, in her Herbert studio....

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Oamaru artist wows judges for second time

North Otago-based artist and furniture designer Tracey Vickers has wowed the judges again and placed as a finalist in the World of Wearable Arts Awards (Wow) for the second time.

Volunteers sought for wardrobe hire

Victorian Wardrobe volunteers (from left) Alexi Bennett, Hazel Poole, Elizabeth Mclachlan and...

Volunteers sought for wardrobe hire

The Victorian Wardrobe in Oamaru is the largest collection of Victorian costumes in the country and its members are seeking volunteers.

Man disqualified from driving for toilet-block crash

The Awamoa Park toilets were closed last month after significant damage. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Man disqualified from driving for toilet-block crash

An Oamaru man who crashed a car into the Awamoa Park toilet block after a late-night drive has been sentenced in court.

Photographers make finals

Oamaru’s photographic talent came into sharp focus at Otago’s largest nature photography competition at the Tūhura Otago Museum in Dunedin last week.

Choirs battle to the tune of ABBA

Waitaki Girls’ High School students from Wilson House, led by conductor Neave Meikle, perform...

Choirs battle to the tune of ABBA

ABBA’s music rang out at Waitaki Girls’ High School last week as the school’s four house choirs took the stage in their annual competition.

Children’s ‘exquisite’ artworks radiate joy

Barnardos Early Learning Centre preschool children (from left) Calyx McLean, Brooklyn Paton, both...

Children’s ‘exquisite’ artworks radiate joy

The curator of an Oamaru gallery feels privileged to have children's "exquisite masterpieces" adorning the walls.

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IT experts developing revolutionary technology

IT experts Robert Trout (left) and Nicolas Erdody hold circuits known as field-programmable gate...

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IT experts developing revolutionary technology

Two New Zealand-based IT experts are working on a ground-breaking technology that promises to revolutionise computing by creating a computer inside a computer memory chip.

‘Pumped’ to enter champs

Already the top road crash rescue (RCR) team in New Zealand, the East Otago team are preparing to take on the world.

Opening ceremony held for third cinema

Chris Rottenberry and Grace Rottenberry hold daughter Mia, 2, at the first screening in the newly...

Opening ceremony held for third cinema

The curtains have been pulled on the third screening room at The Riviera Cinema in Oamaru after it had its first public screening last week.

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Wait times, stressed staff, and noise highlighted

The Oamaru Public Library and Council Service Centre. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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Wait times, stressed staff, and noise highlighted

Long wait times, "stressed" staff and no privacy are some of the negative public reactions to the recent shift of council services to the Oamaru Public Library.

Oamaru pilot training school frustrated with council delays

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

Oamaru pilot training school frustrated with council delays

After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, Oamaru's pilot training school has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.

Households may lose heating grants

Households may lose heating grants

Changes to the Warmer Kiwi Homes grants may mean some Oamaru and Palmerston households will lose access to free insulation and heating.

Council agrees to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy

A New Zealand Airline Academy plane that was destroyed at the Oamaru Airport after a severe...

Council agrees to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy

After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.

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For sale: Otago town's main street

McGregors Bakery & Tearooms owners Bernie and Rilla Sugrue have put the business up for sale....

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For sale: Otago town's main street

It is not quite lock, stock and barrel, but almost everything else on the main street of Palmerston is being sold off.

Innovative approach to projects recognised

Oamaru Steam and Rail general manager Harry Andrew holds his Paul Dillicar Memorial Trophy for...

Innovative approach to projects recognised

Oamaru’s own railway man, Harry Andrew, received the Paul Dillicar Award for Innovation at the recent Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand (FRONZ) awards night.

Waimate artist’s work in Met exhibit

Waimate-based artist Fiona Pardington at the Elephant Rocks near Duntroon in the Maerewhenua...

Waimate artist’s work in Met exhibit

Esteemed Waimate artist Fiona Pardington ONZM is riding a career high.

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

Rehearsing for their roles as Oliver are (standing, left) Corrin Richardson and Quinn Conlan...

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

Pepper spray was used to subdue the woman. Photo: Getty Images

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

The Oamaru courthouse in Thames St. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON

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.

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