Jules Chin

Waitaki Girls’ High School Careers Expo shaping up to be biggest ever

Waitaki Girls' High School careers adviser Viv Hay said this year they have introduced a public...

Waitaki Girls’ High School Careers Expo shaping up to be biggest ever

A "great" community response to the upcoming Waitaki Girls’ High School Careers Expo means it is set to be the biggest ever.

Steam and rail society in need of volunteers

Oamaru Steam and Rail Society members (from left) president Allan Killick, general manager Harry...

Steam and rail society in need of volunteers

Finding love on the line has been a bonus for Oamaru Steam and Rail Society general manager Harry Andrew, who says "you’re never too old" to learn new things.

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School consultation sessions planned

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School consultation sessions planned

Totara School parents have received a notice for consultation on the future direction of the school.

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Big rise for little penguin pairs

Ready for the outdoor viewing of the world’s smallest penguins at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony...

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Big rise for little penguin pairs

They are breeding like ... little blue penguins.

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Cinema owners offer new events

The Riviera Cinema Oamaru owners Grace and Chris Rottenbury outside the Thames St cinema. PHOTO:...

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Cinema owners offer new events

Grace and Chris Rottenbury, are breathing "new life" into the Oamaru movie-going experience with their newly branded location, The Riviera Cinema Oamaru.

Tramper missing near Kurow found

Tramper missing near Kurow found

A tramper missing near Kurow, in the Waitaki Valley, has been found, police say.

Roll drops amid ministry intervention

Roll drops amid ministry intervention

The Totara School roll has dropped to 38 pupils as the statutory intervention by the Ministry of Education continues.

Club celebrating centenary

Members of the North Otago Women’s Club will celebrate the past and present at their 100th anniversary this weekend.

Totara School roll continues to fall

Totara School roll continues to fall

The Totara School roll has dropped to 38 pupils as the statutory intervention by the Ministry of Education continues.

Age Concern minibus enlisted in police chase

An outing for a group of seniors turned into a police chase yesterday when they gave a ride to a pair of wet constables pursuing a suspect on foot.

Senior citizens help police get their man

An outing for a group of Oamaru seniors turned into a police chase yesterday when they gave a ride to a pair of wet constables pursuing a suspect on foot.

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19-year-old to appear on school damage, graffiti charges

Waitaki Girls High school. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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19-year-old to appear on school damage, graffiti charges

A 19-year-old man will appear in court in Oamaru next month charged with wilful damage and writing graffiti at Waitaki Girls’ High School last week.

Award for going ‘above and beyond’

Poshtel Oamaru front of house and housekeeping staff (bottom from left) Ashlyn Shackleton, Lauren...

Award for going ‘above and beyond’

Sporting tributes to New Zealand greats are just part of the outstanding experience provided at New Zealand-themed hotel Poshtel Oamaru, recently awarded Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of...

Duntroon team ‘amazed’ at third placing

Duntroon School pupils (from top left) Leah Wilson, 11, Greer Neal, 12, and (front) Olivia...

Duntroon team ‘amazed’ at third placing

An all-girl trio from Duntroon School are now among the best of the "next generation" of young farmers, after securing third place at the 2024 New Zealand Young Farmers AgriKids grand final in Hamilton this month.

Local products a focus at The Vault

New Oamaru business The Vault is all about ‘‘loving local’’, providing beauty services and stocking homewares, clothing and jewellery.

Singing group all about ‘helping people feel good’

The All Together Now singers with song leaders (back row, centre) Sally Randall and, in front of...

Singing group all about ‘helping people feel good’

Raising their voices for the good of the community is the purpose of the All Together Now singers as they prepare for their first public concert this Sunday.

Pigeons to be front and centre at show

Papakaio brother and sister, Anna, 6, and Bobby, 8, Dawson pose with their treasured lovebirds,...

Pigeons to be front and centre at show

A new memorial section and a significant increase in entries will add to the colourful and numerous bird attractions at the Oamaru Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society’s 139th show this week.

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Show honours breeder’s life

Papakaio siblings Anna, 6, and Bobby, 8, Dawson pose with their treasured lovebirds, Nibbles ...

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Show honours breeder’s life

A new memorial section and a significant increase in entries will add to the attractions at the Oamaru Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society’s 139th show this week.

Oamaru fighter a hit on Thai dating show

New Zealand MMA Fighter Jack Ferguson walks away with dating contestant Chompu on the popular...

Oamaru fighter a hit on Thai dating show

"Take Me Out" now has a new meaning for a former Oamaru cage fighter.

Liu passionate about teaching Chinese

Teacher and tutor Sarah Liu (centre) with daughter Quinn, 9, takes the Waitaki Multicultural...

Liu passionate about teaching Chinese

A passion for Chinese heritage, culture and language has prompted tutor Sarah Liu to run a Chinese language course for children and adults.

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