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New principal hits the ground running

New Hampden School principal Siobhan Murphy would like the roll to increase. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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New principal hits the ground running

An after-school care programme to help working parents and an initiative to establish kindergarten services in the community are part of the plans being pursued by the new Hampden School principal...

Golf club celebrates 50 years

The Lower Waitaki Golf Club celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend.

Hundreds do battle in wet, wintry weather

Otago Boys’ High School athlete Mason Kingan won the South Island Secondary School Duathlon title...

Hundreds do battle in wet, wintry weather

The first day of autumn would have felt more like the middle of winter for multisport athletes arriving in Oamaru last weekend.

Latuselu to look at Rabbitohs setup

Waitaki Girls’ High School student Ana Latuselu will head to Sydney this weekend for a training...

Latuselu to look at Rabbitohs setup

Ana Latuselu is hopping across the Ditch in hopes of impressing NRLW scouts.

Three areas of growth for football in sights

Waitaki might be a bit colder than Adelaide, but Leigh Matthews is hoping the football scene can be just as strong.

WBHS No 1 in sport survey

Waitaki Boys’ High School sport department is top of the class.

Members use own funds to support appeal

Altrusa International of Oamaru member Sharon Walshe-Grieve with a collection of handbags to be...

Members use own funds to support appeal

Altrusa International of Oamaru is supporting The Love Grace Handbag Appeal in North Otago.

Warnings issued for courthouse altercation

Warnings issued for courthouse altercation

Two Oamaru men were let off with a warning after an altercation at the town’s main street courthouse this week.

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A&P show attendance surges, outperforms expectations

Enjoying the sun and an ice cream at the North Otago A&P Show on Saturday are (from left) Kyan,...

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A&P show attendance surges, outperforms expectations

The North Otago A&P Show was a hit in Oamaru on Saturday.

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Community reintegration focus of new role

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Community reintegration focus of new role

From representing the community, to rehabilitating men with criminal pasts — the next chapter of Gary Kircher’s life is under way.

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Concerns for children’s safety raised in joint carpark plea

Hampden School's congested parking area after school. Photo: Jules Chin

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Concerns for children’s safety raised in joint carpark plea

Children's lives are at stake due to a "highly dangerous" and congested road outside the local primary school, Hampden community leaders say.

Rowers pull their weight for medals

Oamaru rowing coach Ivan Docherty with his rowers’ ‘‘lucky socks’’ which have his face on them.

Rowers pull their weight for medals

The Oamaru Rowing Club has once again punched above its weight on the national stage.

Crop Duster starts gravel racing series

Wanaka duo Jeremy Presbury (left) and Michaela Rogan took home the men’s and women’s titles at...

Crop Duster starts gravel racing series

Gravel In Paradise is back for 2026.

‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet

Oamaru Club’s outdoor bowls team of (from left) Andrew MacGregor, Bill Kingan, Bill Jenson and...

‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet

North Otago is now home to another national champion team.

School staffers team up for Coast to Coast

Waitaki’s Finest Coast to Coast team of Waitaki Boys’ High School staff members (from left) Sam...

School staffers team up for Coast to Coast

‘‘Waitaki’s Finest’’ took on the challenge of competing in the Coast to Coast and earned a top 10 finish.

Price century lays foundation

Valley have kept their Borton Cup playoff hopes alive with a 21-run win over Albion in a high scoring match last weekend.

Hub relaunch celebrates 40 years of caring

At the official launch of the North Otago Clinical Hub are (from left) Kaupapa Māori care co...

Hub relaunch celebrates 40 years of caring

As part of the Otago Community Hospice’s 40-year anniversary the Oamaru hub had its official opening last week.

Water intake work begins

Work has finally begun on a new water intake for Glenavy and the rest of the Lower Waihao Rural Water Scheme.

Lunar New Year pot-luck offered more than food

Taking a turn to beat the drum for Chinese New Year at the annual Oamaru Chinese Association...

Lunar New Year pot-luck offered more than food

Beating the Chinese dragon drum, learning the art of calligraphy and tai chi and feasting on a smorgasbord of cultural food was all on offer at the annual Oamaru Chinese Association pot-luck dinner...

Recognition for railway stalwart

The TVNZ crew film the Oamaru Rail and Steam general manager Harry Andrew in the Society’s...

Recognition for railway stalwart

It takes a lot to render Harry Andrew speechless but recently that was exactly the case.

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