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Massive solar farms planned near Lake Benmore
Two massive solar farm projects bidding for government fast-track approval have been told to find out what their combined environmental impacts might be.
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Petition launched to save post shop
Petition launched to save post shop
Oamaruvians are flocking to support the town’s North End post office’s attempt to avoid closure.
Allegation high school student waterboarded
'Stripped down to his undies': Attack on high school student described as 'waterboarding'
A "serious bullying incident", which saw a "boy at the junior hostel waterboarded and stripped down to his undies", is being investigated by the police.
'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school
'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school
A "serious bullying incident" at an Oamaru high school — described as waterboarding — is being investigated by police.
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Call goes out in museum’s hunt for newspaper
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Call goes out in museum’s hunt for newspaper
The Waitaki Museum is on the lookout for an important 149 yearold newspaper edition that was pivotal to the history and longevity of the Oamaru Mail.
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Post shop to appeal closure decision
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Post shop to appeal closure decision
Owners of an Oamaru post shop say they will appeal a shock decision by NZ Post to close the outlet.
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Seismic improvement work starts on dam’s penstocks
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Seismic improvement work starts on dam’s penstocks
New shock absorbers are being installed at the Benmore hydro station in the Waitaki Valley to ensure the power producer will be operational again faster if a huge earthquake strikes.
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Couple selling luxury historic lodge that hosts rich, famous
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Couple selling luxury historic lodge that hosts rich, famous
After 16 years’ hosting famous actors, singers, politicians and ultra-wealthy tourists, the Oamaru couple behind the town’s luxurious Pen-y-bryn Lodge are selling up.
One week left for speed-change submissions
One week left for speed-change submissions
Public submission on changes to speeds along North Otago’s coastal State Highway 1 finish next week.
A&P to show ‘townies’ the best
A&P to show ‘townies’ the best
Preparations are under way for the region’s A&P show.
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'Completely renovated' luxury lodge up for sale
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'Completely renovated' luxury lodge up for sale
After 16 years hosting famous actors, singers, politicians and ultra-wealthy tourists, the Oamaru couple behind the town’s luxurious Pen-y-bryn luxury lodge are selling up.
Public to have say in boating bylaw review
Public to have say in boating bylaw review
With the summer boating season in full swing on harbours, lakes and waterways, the Otago Regional Council is giving people the opportunity to air their views about boating safety.
North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing
North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing
Scientists are hoping field tests on mallard ducks in North Otago will show New Zealand is still free of bird flu, which broke out on a Moeraki poultry farm at the end of 2024.
Govt tourism boost welcomed
Govt tourism boost welcomed
A $3.69 million boost in government spending on New Zealand tourism campaigns has been welcomed in the Waitaki.
Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’
Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’
The Kakanui Bridge replacement project has moved into its final phase.
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Tours go back to school
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Tours go back to school
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail has been pulling in cyclists like there’s no tomorrow. Walkers, not so much — but that might be about to change.
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Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’
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Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’
Thrillseekers have been warned they risk prosecution, injury "or worse" if they continue riding jetskis and watercraft near the the Benmore Dam spillway.
Paid parking changes put on hold
Paid parking changes put on hold
Community blow-back has led to a pause of big changes to Oamaru’s paid parking.
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Work on new station begins
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Work on new station begins
After a 10-year wait, construction of a new ambulance station in Oamaru is under way.
Delays after crash on Lindis Pass
Delays after crash on Lindis Pass
A multi-vehicle crash caused delays for motorists on a key southern highway today.