North Otago

Origami symbolise peace, remembrance

Artist Yoko Jenner with her origami cranes and peace display at the Oamaru Public Library. It is...

Origami symbolise peace, remembrance

August 6 and 9 this year marked 80 years since the United States’ atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, events one Kakanui woman is determined to ensure are remembered.

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Concern rising council costs could force precinct closures

The Grainstore Gallery. PHOTOS: JULES CHIN

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Concern rising council costs could force precinct closures

Donna Demente, artist and founder of the Grainstore Gallery, one of the first tourist attractions in the Harbour St precinct, says her "cavern of curiosities" is at imminent threat of closure due...

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Wetland accessibility improved

Laying down the concrete and handrails in the new entrance to the Kurow Wetlands last week are ...

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Wetland accessibility improved

A new concrete path and handrails installed by a group of dedicated locals at the Kurow Wetlands will enable better accessibility to the conservation area.

Dozens turn out to encourage students into career pathways

Elsa Neuman from Oamaru Veterinary Centre. PHOTOS: ANDREW ASHTON

Dozens turn out to encourage students into career pathways

Many brought candy, some brought gadgets, a couple brought cute dogs and one brought a pair of stuffed wallabies, but all’s fair in the fight to recruit the next generation of talent at the annual...

Restaurateurs ‘thrilled’ by recognition

Yanina and Pablo Tacchini from Cucina restaurant. PHOTO: RACHEL WYBROW

Restaurateurs ‘thrilled’ by recognition

Oamaru’s Cucina restaurant has a new accessory — a Cuisine Good Food Award "Hat".

Bus services key focus for candidates

Bus services key focus for candidates

A total of 23 people have put their hats in the ring to stand for election to the Otago Regional Council, with two candidates up for the North Otago-based Moeraki Constituency.

Driver charged after crash

Driver charged after crash

A driver nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit crashed into a truck after running a stop sign, police say.

Drunk driver slams into truck after running stop sign

A drunk driver nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit crashed into a truck after driving straight through a stop sign, police say.

A coating of not many colours

A coating of not many colours

A dusting of snow covers the area around State Highway 85, near Pigroot Creek yesterday, one of many high country roads affected by snow and ice around the southern region.

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New $125k slipway ‘a lot easier to get on and off’

WDC harbour subcommittee representative Kevin Murdoch at the new harbour slipway. PHOTO: ANDREW...

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New $125k slipway ‘a lot easier to get on and off’

The modernised Oamaru Harbour slipway is getting the tick of approval from out-of-town yacht owners as well as locals.

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Key parties back new solar panel farm

Construction will begin this month to build a solar energy site at Clearwater Farm in Clandeboye....

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Key parties back new solar panel farm

A planned 550,000 solar panel farm near Naseby has been given the thumbs up by the council planner and also a high-profile environmental lobby group.

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Battle against gulls gears up

Installing seagull deterrent technology on an Oamaru business’ roof yesterday are (from left)...

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Battle against gulls gears up

Oamaru businesses may soon have a "serious option" to keep seagulls off their roofs.

Doc, police investigating sea lion deaths

A sea lion on the beach at Surat Bay in the Catlins. Photo: RNZ

Doc, police investigating sea lion deaths

The Department of Conservation (Doc) and police are executing a joint investigation into the shooting of three sea lions near the mouth of the Waitaki River last weekend.

A lifetime of work on show

Local legend Donald Paterson shows his printmaking which will be displayed at the Wānaka...

A lifetime of work on show

A local art legend will be honoured this weekend with an exhibition showcasing a lifetime of work.

Dairy revenue up: Yili Group

Dairy revenue up: Yili Group

Upgrades to the Oceania Dairy plant in Glenavy have helped China-based parent company Yili Group boost New Zealand revenue growth, the company reports.

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