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Community transport trial gets go-ahead
A six-month community transport trial connecting Oamaru residents with nearby towns and cities has been given the green light.
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Mate’s life honoured by pairs tournament
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Mate’s life honoured by pairs tournament
Sean O’Neill and Rusty McDonald were respected rivals for more than 30 years.
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Options, costs for erosion-prone road outlined
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Options, costs for erosion-prone road outlined
Reopening a much-loved coastal road south of Oamaru will cost twice as much as closing it.
Training programme aimed at those whose jobs at risk
Training programme aimed at those whose jobs at risk
A Government-funded pilot programme in Waitaki could become a pathway for the rest of New Zealand in providing a safety net for Pacific and rural workers whose employment is at risk.
Dermatologist shortage bites
Dermatologist shortage bites
Waitaki residents suffering from skin conditions are struggling to get in-person appointments to see dermatologists, as a national shortage bites.
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Penguin visitor exhibition takes off
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Penguin visitor exhibition takes off
Oamaru Penguins has unveiled its highly anticipated revamped visitor exhibition.
It’s been a privilege
It’s been a privilege
This is my final column as mayor of Waitaki. Over the years, this space has given me the chance to share updates, reflections, and sometimes challenges. Today, though, I want to simply say thank you.
Repairs under way for loos wrecked by drunk driver
Repairs under way for loos wrecked by drunk driver
Repairs to the Awamoa Park toilet block are under way, three months after they were damaged by a wayward car.
‘Golden year’ for Whitestone
‘Golden year’ for Whitestone
The team at Whitestone Cheese Co are celebrating a "golden year" after reaching their latest milestone, the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Award.
Ward thrilled to win NZ title
Ward thrilled to win NZ title
North Otago has added another national champion to its ranks.
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Popular fireworks fundraiser set to return after hiatus
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Popular fireworks fundraiser set to return after hiatus
The Weston School fireworks are returning.
Momentum building for nationals
Momentum building for nationals
For the second year in a row, St Kevin’s College Top V basketball team will test themselves against the best of the best.
Memorial draws top bowlers
Memorial draws top bowlers
It is that time of year again.
Semifinal a milestone
Semifinal a milestone
It is fair to say 2025 has been a bit of a roller coaster for Cheyenne Cunningham.
Duo of necessity win triples title at record-size tournament
Duo of necessity win triples title at record-size tournament
Excelsior Petanque Club held its annual drawn triples tournament last week.
Clean sweep for taekwondo students
Clean sweep for taekwondo students
Whitestone Taekwondo students competed at the Taekwondo Union New Zealand South Island Taekwondo Tournament held in Christchurch last month.
Ballot bins being put out, papers, information delivered
Ballot bins being put out, papers, information delivered
Ballot papers and election candidate information are being delivered to registered voters in the Waitaki district this week.
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Fashion takes a slow turn
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Fashion takes a slow turn
A successful Slow Fashion and Natural Beauty evening was hosted at the Business Hive last Thursday by Just One Thing Waitaki (JOT) Sustainability Group .
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Brown speaking at menopause forum
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Brown speaking at menopause forum
Award-winning comedian and clinical psychologist Nicola Brown says her focus will be on "thriving through the transitions" as one of the guest speakers at the menopause conference at the Oamaru...
Missing Oamaru teen found safe and well
Missing Oamaru teen found safe and well
A teenage girl missing from Oamaru for more than two weeks has been found safe and well.