Long road ahead for Oamaru boy badly hurt in skiing fall
An Oamaru boy who ‘‘loves to ski’’ is facing a long recovery and uncertain future after breaking his back and both legs in a skiing fall on Mount Ruapehu.
Boys call cops from Oamaru Maccas after high-speed jaunt in stolen cars
Boys call cops from Oamaru Maccas after high-speed jaunt in stolen cars
A group of Christchurch teens and pre-teens fleeing police in stolen cars at high speed were spiked on the highway before running out of petrol in Oamaru.
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Waitaki water plan rejected by govt
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Waitaki water plan rejected by govt
The spectre of government intervention is hanging over the Waitaki District Council after its standalone water plan was rejected.
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Vehicles driven 'anti-socially' when penguin killed
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Vehicles driven 'anti-socially' when penguin killed
Up to seven vehicles and a motorcycle were seen being driven ‘‘anti-socially" in the area when a little blue penguin was run over and killed in Oamaru, police say.
'Shockingly senseless': Police hunt vehicle after Oamaru penguin death
'Shockingly senseless': Police hunt vehicle after Oamaru penguin death
An Oamaru little blue penguin (kororā) died from its injuries after reportedly being hit by a vehicle in a "shockingly senseless act" on the town's waterfront.
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Farmer ‘sick of’ geopark vandalism
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Farmer ‘sick of’ geopark vandalism
A North Otago farmer says she is "sick of the disgusting vandalism" at Elephant Rocks after 63 posts were ripped from the ground at the popular tourist stop near their property.
Mid-Autumn Festival coming
Mid-Autumn Festival coming
Sisters Raylene, 13 (left), and Eveline Chua, 11, hold traditional mooncakes for the Oamaru Chinese Association celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday night at the Fenwick School Hall.
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Treehouses awarded for best design stay
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Treehouses awarded for best design stay
Fancy a night in the trees?
Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South
Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South
Several vehicle crashes have been reported on state highways in the South this morning, where MetService is warning of heavy rain for much of the region.
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Stories a warning on cancer genetics
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Stories a warning on cancer genetics
An Oamaru mother and daughter are part of an emotional new video series developed by the New Zealand Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer Trust
New council to seal Beach Rd’s fate
New council to seal Beach Rd’s fate
The future decision to either abandon Oamaru’s Beach Rd to the sea or spend upwards of $10 million to retain the route will be left to the new council
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Students experience industry as tourists
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Students experience industry as tourists
For the third year in a row, the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark opened its doors to a group of University of Canterbury students.
Defibrillator welcome addition
Defibrillator welcome addition
Whether on the pitch or on the sidelines, Ngapara’s Union Rugby Club is better prepared for an emergency situation, thanks to a new defibrillator.
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Citizens honoured for tireless work
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Citizens honoured for tireless work
The volunteer work of nine Waitaki residents was recognised this week when the Waitaki District Council presented its annual Citizens’ Awards at the Oamaru Opera House.
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Spring Fling to thank supporters
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Spring Fling to thank supporters
The Waitaki Event Centre Trust is having a party.
Artist engages community
Artist engages community
New Zealand artist Dame Robin White recently had an exhibition in the Forrester Gallery titled "Robin White: Tuituia Something is Happening Here", a selection of artworks from the acclaimed 2022...
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Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack
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Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack
An Oamaru pensioner has appeared in court after an alleged road-rage incident which left a 21-year-old female driver concussed.
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‘Horrific’: cyclist allegedly attacked driver
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‘Horrific’: cyclist allegedly attacked driver
A male cyclist in his 60s allegedly rained down punches on a young female driver in a "horrific" Oamaru road-rage incident.
Cancer battle continues for ‘miracle’ toddler
Cancer battle continues for ‘miracle’ toddler
Former Oamaru man Shaun Todd says what was once only a possibility, is now becoming a reality, but faces a nervous wait to hear whether his daughter, Indie, will receive crucial treatment in the US.
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Far-flung kākā pair spotted enjoying public gardens
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Far-flung kākā pair spotted enjoying public gardens
A pair of rare and brightly coloured kākā seen in Oamaru this week must have flown at least 100km, as the crow flies, an expert says.