Police warn against fake speeding ticket scam
Scammers are sending texts pretending to be police asking for people to pay up for fake speeding tickets.
Notice urging conservation of water lifted
Notice urging conservation of water lifted
A conserve water notice for the Oamaru supply was lifted yesterday.
Conserve water notice for Oamaru lifted
Conserve water notice for Oamaru lifted
A conserve water notice for the Oamaru supply has been lifted.
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Heritage train ‘cleared to run’ by NZTA after flood damage
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Heritage train ‘cleared to run’ by NZTA after flood damage
Oamaru Steam and Rail’s heritage train was back up and running yesterday after a section of its line was closed due to flooding damage.
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Fare zones proposed for new service
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Fare zones proposed for new service
Oamaruvians travelling on a soon-to-be launched public bus service would pay $10 to go to Dunedin under a proposed zone-based fare system.
No smoke without fire: air study points to heating
No smoke without fire: air study points to heating
The early findings of an air quality monitoring project ‘‘strongly’’ suggest the main source of wintertime air pollution in Oamaru is chimney smoke.
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Fears for future of poultry show
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Fears for future of poultry show
As bird flu fears ramp up in New Zealand, organisers of Oamaru’s long-standing poultry show say they fear future events could be affected.
Knitters’ work off to Eastern Europe
Knitters’ work off to Eastern Europe
Vulnerable people in Europe will be kept warm when the northern hemisphere’s winter comes around thanks to 12 months of needlework put in by knitters in Oamaru.
Parts not for taking
Parts not for taking
The Waitaki District Council is urging locals not to take "souvenirs" from the old Kakanui Bridge as deconstruction work begins.
Minister struck by degree of economic recovery
Minister struck by degree of economic recovery
Reporter Jules Chin caught up with Tourism Minister Louise Upston during her recent visit to Oamaru.
Community praised
Community praised
Waitaki’s mayor has praised the community’s response to the flooding.
‘Spectacular show’ to mark 70 years
‘Spectacular show’ to mark 70 years
Taking a trip down memory lane is all part of Musical Theatre Oamaru’s (MTO) upcoming "spectacular" 70 year anniversary show.
Age no matter as musicians rock on
Age no matter as musicians rock on
Original live music is alive and well at The Penguin Club in Oamaru as a group of independent artists hit the stage tomorrow night.
Exhibition winners announced
Exhibition winners announced
Winners of the latest North Otago Art Society exhibition have been announced.
Kakanui night special
Kakanui night special
Shared kai, waiata and a lantern walk were all part of Matariki celebrations at Kakanui School last weekend.
Jockey club changing things up
Jockey club changing things up
The Oamaru Jockey Club’s cup meeting on Sunday will look a little different this year.
Prem A netballers back on courts
Prem A netballers back on courts
The race for the Jesse Allen Trophy resumes tomorrow.
All go for club rugby semis
All go for club rugby semis
The Citizens Shield competition took a rain check last weekend — literally.
Siblings proud to represent Tuvalu
Siblings proud to represent Tuvalu
This year’s Commonwealth Games may have been scaled back somewhat but two North Otago athletes are still chomping at the bit to be involved.
Test debut ‘dream come true’ for Jansen
Test debut ‘dream come true’ for Jansen
Sean Jansen had a test debut to remember.