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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.

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

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’

The IHC Celebrity debate South Island team (from left) Dan Lewis, Jim Hopkins and Alice Hore work...

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

Gearing up for the 50th anniversary of the Whitestone Rodders club are members (from left) Geoff...

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

Standing in front of the new Waikouaiti Fire Brigage ute that the Palmerston Lions Club donated ...

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.