Slips affecting rail route
The after effects of recent heavy rain and flooding are still affecting the main rail route south from Oamaru to Dunedin with "numerous slips".
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Health campaign to visit Dunedin today
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Health campaign to visit Dunedin today
A campaign highlighting the plight of the New Zealand health system will come to Dunedin today.
Dancing lion, hidden dragon
Dancing lion, hidden dragon
More than 100 locals filled the Scottish Hall to see The Qiao Yi Hong De Lion & Dragon Dance team perform in Oamaru on Saturday.
Surf's up
Surf's up
While Dunedin and the Clutha District are dealing with a state of emergency after heavy rain caused flooding for much of Otago.
Clarification
Clarification
Alliance said there was no risk of Pukeuri staff being displaced by Smithfield staff if the proposal to close to Smithfield plant is confirmed following the end of the consultation period later...
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Incident at Totara School investigated
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Incident at Totara School investigated
A new incident at Totara School has prompted further action.
Free performance to pay homage to Chinese settler history
Free performance to pay homage to Chinese settler history
The Qiao Yi Hong De Lion & Dragon Dance team, together with the Otago Southland Chinese Association Lion Dance team, will be performing today in Oamaru.
Seagulls continue to lay siege to CBD
Seagulls continue to lay siege to CBD
Seagulls continue to be a nuisance to businesses in Oamaru’s CBD.
Deer, deer, deer
Deer, deer, deer
Red deer line a ridge to catch some warming morning sun in a farm paddock south of Palmerston recently.
Fears closure may affect Pukeuri jobs
Fears closure may affect Pukeuri jobs
North Otago Mayor Gary Kircher has aired some worry about possible staff displacement at North Otago’s Pukeuri freezing works if the Alliance Group’s Timaru site shuts. Alliance, the owner of...
Chambers to be reroofed
Chambers to be reroofed
The prominent tower and roof of the landmark Waitaki District Council chambers in Oamaru is about to get a major upgrade.
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US decision casts doubt on fluoride
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US decision casts doubt on fluoride
Waitaki residents against compulsory fluoridation are drawing hope from a United States court decision.
Dog whisperer back in business
Dog whisperer back in business
Waitaki has its very own dog whisperer.
Rabbit toll only about 10 so far
Rabbit toll only about 10 so far
The Waitaki District Council has found only about 10 dead rabbits in the latest count for the Cape Wanbrow rabbit cull.
‘Something in it for everybody’: over 240 attend conference
‘Something in it for everybody’: over 240 attend conference
The North Otago Primary Principals’ Association Teaching and Learning Conference was held last week.
WDC engagement ‘problematic’
WDC engagement ‘problematic’
The Waitaki District Council’s engagement with the community is "still problematic".
Dancers to perform on trek south
Dancers to perform on trek south
The Qiao Yi Hong De Lion & Dragon Dance team, together with the Otago Southland Chinese Association Lion Dance team, will be performing tomorrow in Oamaru.
Production to showcase musical theatre talents
Production to showcase musical theatre talents
The junior edition of Broadway on Thames will feature the youngest members of Musical Theatre Oamaru (MTO) in two shows this Sunday at the Oamaru Opera House.
Performance revisits history of Aotearoa
Performance revisits history of Aotearoa
It has been an age since Te Pākihi o Maru has staged a production but the school has made up for lost time.
Power-saving plan pays off
Power-saving plan pays off
An Oamaru family saved more than $100 from their monthly power bill thanks to a few tips and tricks.
