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    Strong defence deals blow to champs

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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    Strong defence deals blow to champs

    Valley fronted up in a big way defensively to beat the defending Citizens Shield champions on Saturday.

    Breakfasts hosted to give support

    PHOTO: NIC DUFF

    Breakfasts hosted to give support

    Oamaru had a tinge of pink yesterday.

    Warning hoiho still at risk

    The Penguin Rescue sanctuary at Kātiki Point endeavours to save the embattled hoiho from...

    Warning hoiho still at risk

    While Moeraki’s yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) are enjoying their annual "holiday" at sea, conservationists warn their battle for survival is far from over.

    Sri Lanka trip ‘awesome experience’

    Former WBHS pupil Ben Sinnamon (second left) with New Zealand Under 85kg team player Josh Gellert...

    Sri Lanka trip ‘awesome experience’

    From Oamaru to Auckland and as far away as Sri Lanka — rugby has taken Ben Sinnamon across the globe.

    Bringing up century like a ‘hole in one’

    Centenarian Margaret Kyle (left) with her friends from the Lower Waitaki Golf Club out at lunch...

    Bringing up century like a ‘hole in one’

    If you ask Margaret Kyle, life is a lot like golf.

    Who has the best-tasting tap water?

    A new report has found a substantial proportion of groundwater is failing drinking standards....

    Who has the best-tasting tap water?

    Will a sip of pure Waitaki water take the crown or will Waimate reclaim its title from 2023?

    Community backs appeal to tune of $10K

    Salvation Army Captains Paul and Jocelyn Smith with Cameron McIntosh, 19, of Oamaru, who spent...

    Community backs appeal to tune of $10K

    The Salvation Army Red Shield appeal in the Waitaki District made over $10,000 this year thanks to volunteers and generous public support.

    Chopper’s coffers boosted

    Mark Campbell (right), from the Broken Pistons Motorcycle Club, hands over $500 to Westpac’s Andy...

    Chopper’s coffers boosted

    Westpac Bank staff in Oamaru were busy raising money for the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter service last week.

    Morning tea ‘for community’

    Reach Church community morning tea organisers (from left) Karen Fraser, Anna McLean and pastor...

    Morning tea ‘for community’

    Reach Church will host the first of its twice-monthly free morning teas next month.

    Passionate performers

    Sadie Hansen, 5, (No48) and Phoebe Davey, 6, (No44) show off their Highland dancing ribbons....

    Passionate performers

    The Oamaru Performing Arts Society hosted its 86th Annual Festival at the Oamaru Opera House, last weekend.

    Musos embrace month

    The Box Car Blues Band and friends (from left) Craig Conlan, Jay Morriss, Tammy Shepard, Eric...

    Musos embrace month

    Waitakians were treated to some of the district’s finest talent as part of New Zealand Music Month, Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2025.

    Pupils add a string to their bows

    John Sausa, 11, aims his bow with the help of Ken Hedges. PHOTOS: NIC DUFF

    Pupils add a string to their bows

    St Joseph’s School pupils were on target during a recent visit from Oamaru Archers.

    After-hours healthcare services to be improved

    Gary Kircher. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    After-hours healthcare services to be improved

    People in need of health services in Oamaru will find it easier to be assessed out-of-hours after a funding boost.

    Blood pressure checks, advice offered for all

    Oamaru heart health advocate Jan Keown will run another blood pressure check pop-up outside Mitre...

    Blood pressure checks, advice offered for all

    New Zealand is under pressure and the Heart Foundation is doing something about it.

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    Deputy mayor keen to continue council work — but not as mayor

    Waitaki District deputy mayor Hana Halalele. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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    Deputy mayor keen to continue council work — but not as mayor

    Waitaki district deputy mayor Hana Halalele has ruled out a tilt at the mayoralty but says she will continue her "big passion" for building better communities.

    Rare law change waives $1.4m bill for WDC

    Holes left from digging up road to extract 19,000 tonnes of old refuse left the erosion-prone...

    Rare law change waives $1.4m bill for WDC

    A rare parliamentary law change has waived a potential $1.4m bill relating to environmental cleanup work that left a 2.2km stretch of scenic coast road at Kakanui unusable.

    'Amazing support': Community rallies for Billy

    Surrounded by his family in Weston is (from left) grandmother Karen Fraser, older brother Hamish,...

    'Amazing support': Community rallies for Billy

    The mum of an Oamaru 2-year-old with a rare brain disorder has been overwhelmed by the level of community support for a fundraiser.

    Youth jobs programme ‘fantastic success story’

    Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher talks to programme client Kelvin Benny, 19, at Oamaru...

    Youth jobs programme ‘fantastic success story’

    A scheme helping young Waitaki people has been a "fantastic" success story, Mayor Gary Kircher says.

    MP’s office picketed over equity bill

    Waitaki locals stood their ground outside Waitaki MP Miles Anderson’s office last week in protest...

    MP’s office picketed over equity bill

    Protesters in Oamaru have made their feelings known over changes to workplace regulations.

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    'Russian Roulette': Action on speed limits demanded

    Hampden residents meet with Waitaki MP Miles Anderson (right) to ask for speed limits to change....

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    'Russian Roulette': Action on speed limits demanded

    Hampden’s location on the state highway makes it an ideal stop-off for truckies and tired motorists, but with the busy road cutting the township in half, it is a big safety worry for residents.
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