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    North End Oamaru Post Shop is facing closure. Photo: Andrew Ashton

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    Post shop to appeal closure decision

    Owners of an Oamaru post shop say they will appeal a shock decision by NZ Post to close the outlet.

    Reflecting school’s values

    Standing in front of the new art mural on the school grounds are (from left) former Waitaki Girls...

    Reflecting school’s values

    A colourful new mural is welcoming Waitaki Girls’ High School students for the start of the school year.

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    Book tracks North Otago rail history

    Oamaru Steam and Rail Restoration Society general manager Harry Andrew in the society’s workshop....

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    Book tracks North Otago rail history

    Oamaru Steam and Rail and the Rail History of North Otago, the past, the present, the future, is a soon-to-be published limited-edition reference book that tells the story of North Otago Railways.

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    Mobile health clinic launched

    Te Hao Maru Health and Social Services health practitioners (from left) Kaiuruku Hauora Marianne...

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    Mobile health clinic launched

    The Te Hao Maru Health and Social Services mobile clinic was available at Te Whare Koa Community Marae in France St in Oamaru this week, a visioncome-true for many in the community.

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    Call goes out in museum’s hunt for newspaper

    Waitaki Museum curator Tracey Kearns with an Oamaru Mail billboard. PHOTO. ANDREW ASHTON

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    Call goes out in museum’s hunt for newspaper

    The Waitaki Museum is on the lookout for an important 149 yearold newspaper edition that was pivotal to the history and longevity of the Oamaru Mail.

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    Warming up for open day

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    Warming up for open day

    Movement Hub owner, exercise physiologist and Pilates instructor Stacey Pine (left) and personal trainer, Pilates instructor and massage therapist Kim Manford, work on their moves for the hub’s...

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    Weed killer raises concerns for wine growers

    Winegrower Grant Taylor is concerned about the use of hormone-based weedkiller near vineyards in...

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    Weed killer raises concerns for wine growers

    A powerful herbicide used by the council could put Waitaki Valley winegrowers out of business, a renowned wine producer says.

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    Public snatch keys from dangerous driver

    The vehicle (right) that caused hearts to race after a series of dangerous manoeuvres that...

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    Public snatch keys from dangerous driver

    A group of strangers took action and grabbed the car keys from a driver weaving all over the road in North Otago.

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    Four generations and 50 years growing of sunflowers

    Four generations of the Mitchell family, (from left) Margo, 3, Briar, Henry, Harriet, 1, Ross,...

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    Four generations and 50 years growing of sunflowers

    A celebration of five decades of sunflower growing is a good chance to "stop and smell the flowers", Topflite co-owner Peter Mitchell says of their open day this Sunday.

    'Poor decision-making' before woman's death in Oamaru Hospital

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    'Poor decision-making' before woman's death in Oamaru Hospital

    An elderly woman was given ten times the prescribed saline solution in the hours before her death in Oamaru Hospital.

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    Seismic improvement work starts on dam’s penstocks

    The Benmore Dam’s 130m-long penstocks are undergoing seismic improvement work. PHOTO: MERIDIAN...

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    Seismic improvement work starts on dam’s penstocks

    New shock absorbers are being installed at the Benmore hydro station in the Waitaki Valley to ensure the power producer will be operational again faster if a huge earthquake strikes.

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    Couple selling luxury historic lodge that hosts rich, famous

    Luxury lodge Pen-y-bryn has been put on the market by co-owners James Glucksman and James Boussy....

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    Couple selling luxury historic lodge that hosts rich, famous

    After 16 years’ hosting famous actors, singers, politicians and ultra-wealthy tourists, the Oamaru couple behind the town’s luxurious Pen-y-bryn Lodge are selling up.

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    Work on new station begins

    Taking part in Saturday’s official sod-turning for the new Oamaru ambulance station are (from...

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    Work on new station begins

    After a 10-year wait, construction of a new ambulance station in Oamaru is under way.

    Collaborative celebration

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    Collaborative celebration

    The Waitaki District Council is preparing to mark Waitangi Day, February 6, in collaboration with Te Runanga o Moeraki.

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    Planned art school clears first hurdle

    Nicole Schofield. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Planned art school clears first hurdle

    South Star School has passed its first test with flying colours.

    Paid parking changes put on hold

    Paid parking changes put on hold

    Community blow-back has led to a pause of big changes to Oamaru’s paid parking.

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    Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’

    The ongoing spill at Benmore Dam is dangerous for watercraft. PHOTO: MERIDIAN ENERGY

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    Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’

    Thrillseekers have been warned they risk prosecution, injury "or worse" if they continue riding jetskis and watercraft near the the Benmore Dam spillway.

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    Tours go back to school

    Craig and Blanche Sturgess with a restored Bedford former school bus. PHOTO. SUPPLIED

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    Tours go back to school

    The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail has been pulling in cyclists like there’s no tomorrow. Walkers, not so much — but that might be about to change.

    Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’

    Progress on the new approach to the western side of the new Kakanui Bridge. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’

    The Kakanui Bridge replacement project has moved into its final phase.

    Govt tourism boost welcomed

    Elephant Rocks in Duntroon is one of 23 noteworthy sites within the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark....

    Govt tourism boost welcomed

    A $3.69 million boost in government spending on New Zealand tourism campaigns has been welcomed in the Waitaki.
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    • The Enemy perform at Beneficiaries Hall in 1978. Photo: Jeff Batts

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