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National choral composition win ‘exciting’
An Oamaru music teacher says he was shocked to learn he had won a national choral composition competition.
Jules Chin
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Hospital boiler room set for a new lease on life
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Hospital boiler room set for a new lease on life
After 30 years empty, there are big plans for the towering old Oamaru Hospital boiler house, Jules Chin reports.
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Food project part of offerings
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Food project part of offerings
Diving for paua, catching wild game and learning traditional practices of gathering food and resources are all part of Te Pōhā, a leadership programme for Māori youth, a branch of Te Hā o Maru...
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Hail to the retiring beloved bus driver
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Hail to the retiring beloved bus driver
Darrell Poole has stepped off the bus after 45 years.
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Forces to combine for monthly get together
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Forces to combine for monthly get together
Members of the Oamaru Coastal Defence Group, also known as the Southern Gunners, along with RSA members and veterans will gather at the Phoenix Bar, formally The Galleon this Sunday at 2pm.
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Railcar an electrifying prospect
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Railcar an electrifying prospect
On track to realise his dream of rebuilding the 36-tonne rail passenger vehicle, The Phoenix — Harry Andrew is nearing the finish line and a date with international publicity.
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Burglary ‘slap in the face’ to bowling club members
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Burglary ‘slap in the face’ to bowling club members
A Christmas-time burglary at an Oamaru bowling club is a "horrendous" slap in the face to the community, police say.
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Town jam-packed for fruity festival
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Town jam-packed for fruity festival
Strawberries, hot dogs, churros, plants and wares ... you name it, Waimate Strawberry Fare had it.
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Nativity scenes bring in visitors and enthusiasts
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Nativity scenes bring in visitors and enthusiasts
A knitted display, a hand-made advent calendar and a three-dimensional lithograph were all part of St Luke’s Christmas nativity display last week.
Dancers wow with moves
Dancers wow with moves
The Victoria Cooper Academy of Dance performers leaped and waltzed across the stage last Sunday in two sold-out sessions of The Nutcracker at the Waitaki Boys’ High School auditorium.
Funding to help trust’s work
Funding to help trust’s work
The Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) has had a big boost in funding from a major government youth investment programme.
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‘The Phoenix’ progress on track for launch
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‘The Phoenix’ progress on track for launch in early 2026
Harry Andrew is nearing the finish line.
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Hospital shuttle lambasted
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Hospital shuttle lambasted
The failures of the new shuttle service operated by Hato Hone St John have been "absolutely appalling", the former operator of the Waitaki health shuttle says.
Crucible artist residents mix art, metalwork
Crucible artist residents mix art, metalwork
A reimagined childhood game and inspiration from an electric testing method were the basis for the Crucible Artist residents Paula Collier and Zac Whiteside’s work showcased at a public exhibition...
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‘We made it’: new classrooms officially opened
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‘We made it’: new classrooms officially opened
Glenavy School students and community this week celebrated the official opening of new modernised and upgraded classrooms for teaching and learning support at the burgeoning rural school.
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Zonta saying no to violence towards women
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Zonta saying no to violence towards women
Visible and invisible violence against women is being highlighted in Oamaru this week as part of an international "Zonta Says No" campaign with "Orange Ladies" throughout the town.
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Clergy member’s 60 years of dedication celebrated
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Clergy member’s 60 years of dedication celebrated
It's not very often the Anglican Church gets to celebrate a 60th anniversary for one of its clergy.
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Reaction to debut single ‘quite cool’
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Reaction to debut single ‘quite cool’
An award-winning teenage Oamaru songwriter’s debut single is about being alone as "everyone" around her was getting into relationships.
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Concern over lack of GP services in Palmerston
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Concern over lack of GP services in Palmerston
Palmerston residents are voicing concerns over long wait times for appointments, a lack of a physical GP and the burden being placed on a sole nurse practitioner in the East Otago town.
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Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role
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Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role
From working in custody and court as an authorised officer in Christchurch, to a team member on the offender prevention and tactical dog team in Timaru, Will Turnbull brings 11 years of frontline...