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Breeders descend on town to show off avian wonders
A burst of tropical colour and a cacophony of birdsong greeted New Zealand’s best bird-breeders as they celebrated success at the national bird show in Oamaru yesterday.
Man arrested in Oamaru twice within a few hours
Man arrested in Oamaru twice within a few hours
A man was arrested twice in a mattter of hours in Oamaru this week.
Plesiosaur proving a global hit
Plesiosaur proving a global hit
New Zealand’s largest fossil is gaining worldwide attention, and it has its roots tied to the Waitaki district.
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Locals may fill gap for bus service
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Locals may fill gap for bus service
After plans to extend the Dunedin bus service from Palmerston were rejected, Oamaru locals are planning to fill the gap themselves.
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Debris on river a flood threat, council hears
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Debris on river a flood threat, council hears
Debris piled high enough to cover cattle in the Waihemo River is an imminent flood threat to the area, the Otago Regional Council has been told.
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
Back where it belongs — the original 1909 Oamaru Cup was yesterday returned to the Oamaru Jockey Club at its 150th anniversary of its cup day meeting in the North Otago town.
Rabbit control set to begin
Rabbit control set to begin
Carrots laced with poisoned bait will be laid before a shooting operation starts to cull wild rabbit numbers on Cape Wanbrow.
Best and brightest birds set for big show
Best and brightest birds set for big show
New Zealand’s best and brightest budgies, canaries, finches and anything in between will fly into Oamaru next week for the National Bird Show.
Man ‘swerving between lanes’
Man ‘swerving between lanes’
A man was arrested and charged with excess breath alcohol after driving recklessly in Oamaru last week.
Crucible artist residency recipients announced
Crucible artist residency recipients announced
Two new artists have been chosen for the next instalment of the Crucible artist residency in Oamaru.
Rabbit control operation to start
Rabbit control operation to start
Carrots laced with poisoned bait will be laid before a shooting operation starts to cull wild rabbit numbers on Cape Wanbrow and at two sites in Hampden.
Historic laundry given fresh coat
Historic laundry given fresh coat
A historic Oamaru site has been given a fresh new look, thanks to a Heritage New Zealand grant awarded to longtime traders and residents Greg and Katy Waite.
First pier cap installed on bridge
First pier cap installed on bridge
The first of six pier caps for the replacement Kakanui Bridge has been installed.
Youth Parliament ‘once in a lifetime experience’
Youth Parliament ‘once in a lifetime experience’
Youth Parliament was in session at the Beehive earlier this month.
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
Wāhine Māori artists took centre stage in Webb’s recent art auction.
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Intervention to continue at troubled school
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Intervention to continue at troubled school
Troubled Totara School is now advertising for a new principal.
Historic building given new life
Historic building given new life
A small wooden church built in 1870 with hopes of serving a booming port town has found new life in the 21st century thanks to the dedicated efforts of two passionate owners.
People ‘reeling’ after death of student
People ‘reeling’ after death of student
A University of Otago student who died after a car crash is being remembered as a "force to be reckoned with".
Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting
Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting
A public meeting is being held in Omarama to discuss bovine tuberculosis risk following concerns about Ospri’s response to Tb in the nearby Lindis Pass.
Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils
Concern govt plan to halt work will impede councils
Councils have reacted to RMA Minister Chris Bishop's announcement he is putting a halt to District and Regional Plan reviews.