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    Athletes shine

    North Otago Athletics Club won five medals at the South Island Colgate Games in Nelson last...

    Athletes shine

    While most school children were relaxing on holiday, a group of young North Otago athletes were competing at the South Island Colgate Games.

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    New manager giving pro shop makeover

    Stephen Walker is sprucing up the North Otago Golf Club pro shop. PHOTO: NIC DUFF

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    New manager giving pro shop makeover

    North Otago Golf Club’s pro shop is getting a facelift in more ways than one.

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    Hirst full of praise for Open winner

    Harry Weeds (right), of Christchurch, beat Ryan Eggers, of Auckland, to claim the men’s singles...

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    Hirst full of praise for Open winner

    Despite less than perfect summer conditions in Oamaru, North Otago tennis still put on a show.

    Job gets harder for North Otago

    North Otago suffered a heavy defeat against South Canterbury at Centennial Park in Oamaru last...

    Job gets harder for North Otago

    A forgettable weekend of cricket for North Otago has left their Hawke Cup dreams all but shattered.

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    Junior tournament being revived

    Robin Jamieson. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Junior tournament being revived

    North Otago Tennis is bringing back its junior open this weekend.

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    'Get real': Gallery owner slams Donna Demente over rent dispute

    Oamaru artist Donna Demente is not amused by the prospect of a 300% rent increase at her gallery....

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    'Get real': Gallery owner slams Donna Demente over rent dispute

    Oamaru artist Donna Demente has been accused of "holding back" the town’s historic precinct for 20 years in a blistering broadside by another gallery owner.

    Oamaru artist facing threat to iconic gallery told 'tough titties'

    Donna Demente with her dogs Spanners (3, left) and Spooky (7) in her Oamaru studio in 2023. Photo...

    Oamaru artist facing threat to iconic gallery told 'tough titties'

    An Oamaru artist battling a 300% rent rise and other changes affecting her iconic gallery was told "tough titties" when she complained.

    Ambulance station work starts

    An artistic concept of the planned Weston Rd St John station. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Ambulance station work starts

    After a 10-year wait, construction of a new ambulance station in Oamaru is under way.

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    Creditors not hopeful as debt reaches $1.8m

    James Porteous. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Creditors not hopeful as debt reaches $1.8m

    A business owed money by a North Otago organic farm has lost hope of ever being paid as the liquidated company’s debt balloons to more than $1.8 million.

    Restricted fire season implemented

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    Restricted fire season implemented

    Dry conditions have prompted Fire and Emergency New Zealand to implement a restricted fire season in the coastal Waitaki zone.

    Highway reopens after truck fire near Oamaru

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    Highway reopens after truck fire near Oamaru

    State Highway 1 has reopened just north of Oamaru after a closure caused by a truck fire earlier today. 

    Recipient humbled

    Douglas Brenssell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Recipient humbled

    Douglas Brenssell, who received the King’s Service Medal, has been active in the Hāwea community for the past 25 years.

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    Pair honoured at New Year share Duntroon link

    Richard Kennett. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Pair honoured at New Year share Duntroon link

    Duntroon School was an unlikely star of the 2026 New Year Honours.

    Much to be achieved

    Waitaki Mayor Melanie Tavendale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Much to be achieved

    Happy new year Waitaki, and welcome to a big 2026 for our district.

    Cars fine at park: council

    One of six cars for sale at the Awamoa reserve carpark. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON

    Cars fine at park: council

    A growing number of cars parked at a public carpark at a council reserve in Oamaru with For Sale signs and details on display has been noted but not considered a problem by the district council.

    Grant for seating

    A concept drawing for the Network Waitaki Event Centre. ILLUSTRATION: ODT FILES

    Grant for seating

    The Network Waitaki Event Centre Trust has announced a new funding boost for the planned facility.

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    Concert to conclude camp

    Conductor Pete Adams has been working with 66 musicians at the Waitaki Summer Music Camp held at...

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    Concert to conclude camp

    The 29th annual Waitaki Summer Music Camp was held in Oamaru this week.

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    Glider Cafe gets off to flying start

    Jennie and Simon Hales outside The Glider Cafe. PHOTOS: JULES CHIN

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    Glider Cafe gets off to flying start

    The Glider Cafe in Omarama is reaching new heights under the management of Jennie and Simon Hales.

    Caution advised as water released from spillway, dams

    Lake Pukaki. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Caution advised as water released from spillway, dams

    People are warned to stay out of the Pukaki River and remain careful on the Waitaki lakes, now Meridian Energy is releasing water from the Pukaki spillway and the Benmore, Aviemore and Waitaki...

    Season ‘encouraging’

    Season ‘encouraging’

    The summer holidays have brought welcome visitors to the region, with Tourism Waitaki noting increases visitation from Christchurch residents and from overseas.
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