New planes, high student numbers buck trend
New planes, high student numbers buck trend
Nine new planes are winging their way to the Oamaru Airport to join the newest and most modern flying school in New Zealand.
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Clarks Mill tour sparks memories for family
Clarks Mill tour sparks memories for family
A trip down memory lane brought back special memories for a family visiting the Clarks Mill open day in Maheno yesterday.
Hoiho rescue mission a success
Hoiho rescue mission a success
A joint mission to save Moeraki’s yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) chicks from a deadly virus has been a stunning success.
Fleury happy to take helm for now
Fleury happy to take helm for now
East Otago High School deputy principal Keith Fleury will become interim principal, until a replacement for Marcus Cooper can be found.
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Swimming hole hits spot
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Swimming hole hits spot
A swimming hole hidden among clay cliffs is the perfect summer picnic spot.
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Hard work, grit and determination paid off
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Hard work, grit and determination paid off
Getting the story sometimes means getting out of your comfort zone. Five of our excellent cadets recount the stories that affected them as reporters at the Otago Daily...
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Memorial hides esoteric feature
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Memorial hides esoteric feature
Everyone’s got a story to tell, but some of them are locked away, or hard to access. Our cadets have tracked down "the key" to some of their subjects’ most interesting yarns.
Life of horse, lions ‘small boy’s dream’
Life of horse, lions ‘small boy’s dream’
When Peter Whitehead turns 100 tomorrow, he will look back on a globe-trotting life of adventure that has included horse wrangling and lion taming.
Trust spreading Christmas cheer
Trust spreading Christmas cheer
Oamaru Combined Churches are working hard to build a healthier, wealthier community this Christmas.
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Festivals mulling joining forces
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Festivals mulling joining forces
Three festive jewels in Oamaru’s crown, struggling to raise funds, are considering joining forces to protect their futures.
Pleased with result, but not process
Pleased with result, but not process
Developers are pleased with their new multimillion-dollar property in Thames St, but say the process has been a bureaucratic grind.
Chief executive to make move to new board role
Chief executive to make move to new board role
It is a case of musical chairs at Waitaki District Health Services Ltd, as the current chief executive moves to a new board role and senior staff take over the chief executive position.
Erosion will force school relocation: report
Erosion will force school relocation: report
Coastal erosion could wash away trees protecting Waitaki Boys’ High School grounds within a decade and the school will likely have to relocate, a Ministry of Education-commissioned report reveals.
Retiring nurse leaving behind extensive rehab legacy
Retiring nurse leaving behind extensive rehab legacy
A dedicated and innovative nurse, who helped build and support education programmes at Oamaru Hospital, has walked the wards for the last time.
Raising funds for music, drama
Raising funds for music, drama
A castle tour, an award winning author and a popular farmer are all elements of a novel event to raise funds for an important school and community space.
Academy keen to spread wings
Academy keen to spread wings
The New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA), based in Oamaru, has won a prestigious Indian business award and is planning to also expand in to the Vietnamese market.
Time for Christian rhyme in the gardens
Time for Christian rhyme in the gardens
Reviving the Christmas Carols in the Gardens event at the Oamaru Gardens will be a timely injection of joy, hope, love and peace, organisers say.
Charity concert for Xmas parcels
Charity concert for Xmas parcels
Christmas Carols from around the world are coming to the Oamaru Basilica this festive season.
Para-athlete days away from record
Para-athlete days away from record
A para-athlete is just three days away from becoming the first blind woman to cycle the length of New Zealand.
Helen Stead: A life serving North Otago
Helen Stead: A life serving North Otago
Born a block away from the iconic Oamaru Basilica, Helen Stead has dedicated her life to serving the North Otago community and conserving its heritage.