Longest trail ride in Australasia returns
Longest trail ride in Australasia returns
"We're back in business."
Jules Chin
Reaching 100 years ‘wonderful’
Reaching 100 years ‘wonderful’
A North Otago identity and community advocate has just celebrated her 100th birthday.
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‘Willingness’ to progress plans
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‘Willingness’ to progress plans
To build or not to build, that is the question.
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School head still on unexplained leave
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School head still on unexplained leave
The principal of a North Otago school remains on leave following a year of upheaval.
Sharing sustainable tips
Sharing sustainable tips
Want to learn more about how to live sustainably and perhaps score some eco goodies?
High tea to mark International Women’s Day
High tea to mark International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day was marked early, and in style, in North Otago with about 100 members of the Oamaru Coffee Club celebrating local women’s stories with a high tea.
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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter
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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter
Property values have been kept at a virtual standstill this summer in the Waitaki district.
Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu
Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu
2025 marks a significant time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu, with a strong focus on community growth, cultural visibility and environmental sustainability, its Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere (chairman) says.
$7m Forrester Gallery extension under way
$7m Forrester Gallery extension under way
The beginning of a $7 million extension project of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery was marked yesterday with a ground-breaking ceremony at the site.
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School assaults prompt disciplinary action
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School assaults prompt disciplinary action
Two assaults at Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month have prompted action from the board of trustees.
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Hangars delay blamed for wrecked planes
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Hangars delay blamed for wrecked planes
Four planes owned by a burgeoning international air school in North Otago were "wrecked" by windy weather, after a delay of two years to build a hangar to shelter them.
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Te Hā o Maru opens medical centre
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Te Hā o Maru opens medical centre
To bridge a gap, Te Hā o Maru Health and Social Services has opened a new medical clinic in Coquet St in Oamaru.
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Club’s history booked in, ready for centenary
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Club’s history booked in, ready for centenary
A book to celebrate 100 years of the Rotary Club of Oamaru will be released in time for its centennial.
Jazz and Blues Festival coming
Jazz and Blues Festival coming
The Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Festival will soon fill the streets of Oamaru with music.
Tornado-like winds wreck Oamaru planes
Tornado-like winds wreck Oamaru planes
Severe winds flipped and destroyed three tied-down planes at the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) in North Otago.
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
A 14-year-old girl had her head "smashed" into the ground by an older student in the second assault on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month.
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
A sparkling sea of gleaming cars were on display at the North Otago A&P Car Show yesterday.
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Price of power to rise 20%
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Price of power to rise 20%
Electricity prices for Network Waitaki consumers will hike up about 20%, effective from April 1.
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Road closure confusion causing concern
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Road closure confusion causing concern
The risks posed to unsuspecting travellers due to the closure of Beach Rd are causing worry.
May guest speaker at harness awards
May guest speaker at harness awards
The Otago Harness Racing Awards this weekend will celebrate the 2024 season.