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Railcar an electrifying prospect

Oamaru Steam and Rail Society general manager Harry Andrew in the front cab of the newly restored...

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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

The Awamoa Bowling Club on Towey St in Oamaru. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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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

In the Christmas Grotto were Mrs Claus with (back row) Linda and Martin Cole, of Waimate with...

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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

Oliver and Laorette Gapany, of Switzerland, stand by the oldest pop-up cultural nativity scene at...

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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

Clara’s brother Fritz played by Merike La Grange with one of the Boys, Rory Arthur, 6, and the...

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

People take part in a recent Project Fetu training workshop at Oamaru Pacific Island Trust. The...

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

Oamaru Steam and Rail Society general manager Harry Andrew relaxes on the repainted and restored...

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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

Hynds Foundation chair John Hynds (second from left) with artists Paula Collier and Zac Whiteside...

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

Waimate District Mayor Craig Rowley (far right) cut the ribbon to open the new classrooms at...

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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

Zonta president Rebecca Koberstein (front left) and advocacy committee member Delia Baskerville...

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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

Archdeacon The Ven Bernard Wilkinson with St Luke’s vicar he Rev Andrea McDougall cuts the...

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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’

Musician and award-winning songwriter Winnie Conlan, 17, relaxes in her home studio in Oamaru....

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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

Constable Will Turnbull outside the Oamaru police station. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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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...

Rain or shine Santa made it to town

Santa waves to the crowd while his helpers bring the snow at the Oamaru Santa Parade. PHOTOS:...

Rain or shine Santa made it to town

Despite rain earlier in the morning, the North Otago community came out in droves to view the annual Waitaki District Santa Parade.

‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen

The Waitaki District Council welcomed 25 new citizens at the November citizenship ceremony. PHOTO...

‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen

It was a celebratory occasion as 25 newly minted New Zealanders were welcomed to the Waitaki district at a citizenship ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House on Tuesday.