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    Maheno’s resurgence continues

    Maheno beat Kurow 36-24 in a country clash last weekend. Photos: Nic Duff

    Maheno’s resurgence continues

    Maheno surged back into the top four of the Citizens Shield with a big win over Kurow last weekend.

    Having 5 photos chosen for exhibition ‘a surprise’

    Michell Brunton’s shot of a mushroom was a finalist in the botanical category. PHOTOS: MICHELL...

    Having 5 photos chosen for exhibition ‘a surprise’

    An East Otago photographer has had her work featured at Tūhura Otago Museum for the second straight year.

    Cops identify suspects in 'suspicious' Oamaru school fire

    Fire rages in the treeline near sports fields at Waitaki Boy's High School. PHOTO: NIC DUFF

    Cops identify suspects in 'suspicious' Oamaru school fire

    Oamaru police are treating a spectacular fire which ripped through trees at Waitaki Boys' High School as suspicious.

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    New water services plan approved

    Mel Tavendale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    New water services plan approved

    Joining forces with other councils on water does not leave Waitaki with its hands tied when it comes to amalgamation, councillors heard this week.

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    Unexplained fire 'very close' to school building

    Fire rages in the treeline near sports fields at Waitaki Boy's High School earlier this week....

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    Unexplained fire 'very close' to school building

    The principal of Waitaki Boys’ High School was relieved a spectacular fire that tore through trees caused “no major damage” and missed a nearby property.

    Police seek more info after fire near Waitaki Boys'

    Police seek more info after fire near Waitaki Boys'

    Police are seeking help from the public following a large "unexplained" vegetation fire near Waitaki Boys' High School this morning. 

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    Federated Farmers ‘very disappointed’ with Waitaki rates hike

    Federated Farmers North Otago provincial president Otto Dogterom. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Federated Farmers ‘very disappointed’ with Waitaki rates hike

    Rural ratepayers will bear the brunt of the Waitaki district’s 22% rates hike, Federated Farmers says.

    Alleged running of red light leads to ute-truck collision

    A truck collided with a ute on the corner of Cross and Severn Sts in Oamaru yesterday morning....

    Alleged running of red light leads to ute-truck collision

    A ute collided with a truck after allegedly running a red light in Oamaru yesterday.

    Ute and truck collide at Oamaru intersection

    A truck collided with a ute on the corner of Cross St and Severn St in Oamaru this morning. Photo...

    Ute and truck collide at Oamaru intersection

    Emergency services were called to a collision involving a truck and a ute in Oamaru this morning.

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    Smith wins spot on Lord’s honours board

    Black Caps bowler Nathan Smith celebrates taking the wicket of England’s Ben Stokes during the...

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    Smith wins spot on Lord’s honours board

    He is the king of Centennial Park and now he is on the honours board at Lord’s.

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    Tenants' fears rise over social housing changes

    Jocelyn Smith. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Tenants' fears rise over social housing changes

    Government changes to social housing have left an Oamaru charity official heartbroken.

    Bird’s-eye view

    PHOTO: NORTH OTAGO AERO CLUB

    Bird’s-eye view

    Tracks weave their way along the rocky outcrop of Makotukutuku/Cape Wanbrow Reserve in Oamaru with boats idling in the North Otago town's harbour.

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    Affordability to ‘deteriorate’ despite joining water entity

    The Waitaki District Council building. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Affordability to ‘deteriorate’ despite joining water entity

    Water charges in Waitaki are expected to increase by 130% within a decade despite the district joining Southern Waters to soften the financial blow.

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    Memoir of masculinity, military service, pride

    Brad Poulter stationed in Pearl Harbour in 2015 when he served as a Chief Petty Officer master at...

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    Memoir of masculinity, military service, pride

    Brad Poulter’s honest, funny and at times heartbreaking memoir traces the story of a man who grew up in Oamaru through his service in the Royal New Zealand Navy while coming to terms...

    Parkrun out of the blocks

    Oamaru Public Gardens Parkrun attracted more than 170 competitors for its inaugural event last...

    Parkrun out of the blocks

    Oamaru’s parkrun has burst out of the starting blocks with a successful inaugural event.

    Grey Power denounces rates hike

    Andrew Dunn. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Grey Power denounces rates hike

    Double-digit rates rises must not become the “new normal”, the president of Grey Power North Otago says.

    Samoan Language Week in full swing

    Oamaru Pacific Island Trust chairwoman Maiele Paia shows Toeafiafi Halalele (17) and Mailagi Lala...

    Samoan Language Week in full swing

    Learning about legends, history, screen printing and sharing traditional food, music and songs were all part of the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) cultural group programme to celebrate Samoan...

    Vanished World reopens in new guise

    Excited about the reopening of the Museum of the Vanished World are (from left) Waitaki...

    Vanished World reopens in new guise

    Museum of the Vanished World is open for business once again.

    School mural ‘big step up’

    Artist Nic Dempster (left) and Waikouaiti School principal Stuart Cooke celebrate with the school...

    School mural ‘big step up’

    Nic Dempster will not be spending so much time at Waikouaiti School any more.

    Man sentenced over sex act in Oamaru public toilet

    Photo: ODT files

    Man sentenced over sex act in Oamaru public toilet

    An Oamaru man performed a sex act while watching a 15-year-old boy using a public toilet, the court has heard.
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