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    Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Richard Cranston (left) and fellow members (from...

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    Volunteer fire brigade left in limbo

    The Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade has been left in limbo about the future of its water tanker.

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    Bridge opened despite weekend theft, damage

    Contractors finish off the replacement Kakanui bridge which was opened earlier this week. PHOTO:...

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    Bridge opened despite weekend theft, damage

    Despite a last-minute delay caused by ‘‘unthinking idiots’’, the new Kakanui Bridge opened this week.

    Wild weather on way for weekend

    MetService has issued a slew of severe weather advisories for the country. Image: MetService

    Wild weather on way for weekend

    Parts of coastal Otago, including Dunedin, are set to be hit by some wild weather leading into the weekend.

    Man killed in Lindis Pass crash named

    There were still some campervans traversing the Lindis Pass last week, but noticeably fewer than...

    71-year-old man killed in Lindis Pass crash named

    Police have released the name of the person who died in a three-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass (State Highway 8) earlier this month.

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    Owner anxious about his greyhounds’ future

    Greyhound breeder John Allen is concerned for the welfare of his 4-year-old dog, Dot, and two...

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    Owner anxious about his greyhounds’ future

    A greyhound breeder with more than 50 years of experience in the racing industry wants to make sure his dogs go to good owners.

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    ‘Thousands’ jazzed up, bluesy for performers

    The Traveling Blueburys performed at various locations in Oamaru’s Harbour Street Jazz and Blues...

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    ‘Thousands’ jazzed up, bluesy for performers

    You would have been hard-pressed to escape the sound of jazz and blues in Oamaru over the weekend.

    ‘Much-needed’ health shuttle going ‘very well’

    Oamaru Waka Ora Health Shuttle volunteers Sandra Marlow (left) and David Barkman with Oamaru St...

    ‘Much-needed’ health shuttle going ‘very well’

    In its first five months, a "much-needed" health shuttle between Oamaru and Dunedin has made 126 return trips, a project leader says.

    Young shearers given a hand up via taskforce

    Photo: ODT files

    Young shearers given a hand up via taskforce

    Nine young Waitaki district shearers have received top›tier training in their field with support from the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), the council says.

    Trust hosts Samoan health leaders

    Samoa’s Minister of Health Va’aaoao Alofipo. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Trust hosts Samoan health leaders

    A special delegation of Ministry of Health leaders and consultants from Samoa are in the Waitaki this week for a chance to observe the district’s scope of health services.

    Students create masks inspired by Māori kirituhi

    With East Otago HS art teacher Rachel Foster are students (from left) Ruby Pullyn, Olivia Allsop,...

    Students create masks inspired by Māori kirituhi

    Mask designs inspired by traditional Māori kirituhi (tattoo) are the subject of East Otago High School students’ still life photography exhibition at the Palmerston Library.

    Rippa day despite the rain

    Home school student playing for Maheno School Ilai Samuelu, 8, speeds away from Fenwick School...

    Rippa day despite the rain

    Even wet weather could not ruin ‘‘a really fun and enjoyable day’’.

    Principal thrilled with event success

    More than 130 riders took part in the annual Papakaio 8 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge last weekend...

    Principal thrilled with event success

    The Papakaio 8 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge went off with a bang once again.

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    McCaw statue plan revived

    Waitaki Valley Community Society members (from left) Alan Pont, Anna Laing and her son Lukas, 4...

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    McCaw statue plan revived

    Richie McCaw’s grassroots beginnings will be immortalised in Oamaru stone by the end of the year.

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    ‘We see the best in humanity in the worst situations'

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    ‘We see the best in humanity in the worst situations'

    An Oamaru woman first on the scene of a serious crash says she had no other choice but to run towards two burning cars in the Lindis Pass.

    Lindis Pass crash kills one

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    Lindis Pass crash kills one

    A serious two-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass has left one person dead and three others injured.

    Water infrastructure examined

    Photo: ODT files

    Water infrastructure examined

    Wastewater and drinking water mains inspections are under way in Oamaru as part of the Waitaki District Council’s amended Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) .

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    Another centenarian in the family

    Gladys McKenzie (middle) celebrated her 100th birthday last week with her four daughters (back,...

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    Another centenarian in the family

    Becoming a centenarian runs in Gladys McKenzie’s family.

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    Waitaki tartan to take pride of place

    Weaver Sue McLean (left) and Forrester Gallery curator Anna McLean stand with the first 20m woven...

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    Waitaki tartan to take pride of place

    When Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery reopens after its $7 million upgrade, a "labour of love" will take pride of place.

    Whole-town garage sale returns for good cause

    Palmerston Garage Sale Extravaganza organiser Holly Joyce is excited to bring the event back for...

    Whole-town garage sale returns for good cause

    The Palmerston Garage Sale Extravaganza is back for a second year.

    Club prepares for nationals

    Waikouaiti Rodeo Club committee member Chris Robinson is excited to see the club host the...

    Club prepares for nationals

    Chris Robinson has been hard at work ahead of this weekend’s National Finals Rodeo in Waikouaiti — but his family history with the sport goes back decades.
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