New citizens welcomed
New citizens welcomed
The Waitaki’s newest New Zealand citizens have been welcomed at a ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House at the start of this month.
Gallery closing soon as upgrade advances
Gallery closing soon as upgrade advances
Mere weeks remain before Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery is closed to complete its $7million upgrade, the Waitaki District Council says.
New lizard species discovered
New lizard species discovered
Lizards in Macraes are bucking the trend, after a new report on the conservation status of reptiles shows there are more lizard species than previously thought, and many of them are threatened or...
Trouble flares in North Otago town
Trouble flares in North Otago town
A ceiling was set on fire and a car damaged by marine flares in incidents being investigated by Oamaru police.
Teens sent to Youth Aid over 'serious bullying'
Teens referred to Youth Aid over 'serious bullying' at Oamaru school hostel
Three 16-year-old boys have been referred to Youth Aid following a "serious bullying incident" at the St Kevin’s College hostel.
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Centre receives $175k donation
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Centre receives $175k donation
The Oamaru Licensing Trust has just handed out its largest donation in the past 25 years.
Petition launched to save post shop
Petition launched to save post shop
Oamaruvians are flocking to support the town’s North End post office’s attempt to avoid closure.
O’Connor keen to seek seat
O’Connor keen to seek seat
Labour list MP and former West Coast/Tasman MP Damien O’Connor (pictured with Labour MPs Rachel Brooking and Ingrid Leary) has confirmed he is standing for the Labour candidacy to run against...
Swiss band ‘really excited’ to visit town
Swiss band ‘really excited’ to visit town
Since 2008, Swiss band The Jackets have been touring with their distinctive blend of garage psych punk music and attitude, performing across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan,...
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Massive solar farms planned near Lake Benmore
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Massive solar farms planned near Lake Benmore
Two massive solar farm projects bidding for government fast-track approval have been told to find out what their combined environmental impacts might be.
Centre 'a big plus for Oamaru'
Centre 'a big plus for Oamaru'
As the Network Waitaki Event Centre nears completion, the trust behind it has received a big boost.
High achiever chased TV dream
High achiever chased TV dream
Oamaru woman and budding journalist Madaleine Mansfield has received an Australasian Rotary scholarship and the Ross Stevens Scholarship from TVNZ.
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Cult British musician to play Penguin Club
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Cult British musician to play Penguin Club
Cult British musician John Otway, who once appeared on the comedy sitcom The Young Ones, will be coming to Oamaru as part of his New Zealand tour next month.
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Residents angry at inaction on 300m-long patch of oil
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Residents angry at inaction on 300m-long patch of oil
An oil slick on a road south of the Waitaki Bridge could be "catastrophic" for drivers, a resident says.
'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school
'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school
A "serious bullying incident" at an Oamaru high school — described as waterboarding — is being investigated by police.
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Labour MP labelled 'carpetbagger' over bid for Waitaki seat
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Labour MP labelled 'carpetbagger' over bid for Waitaki seat
Two former farmers are looking to go head-to-head in the fight to win the Waitaki electorate at this year’s general election.
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Post shop to appeal closure decision
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Post shop to appeal closure decision
Owners of an Oamaru post shop say they will appeal a shock decision by NZ Post to close the outlet.
Reflecting school’s values
Reflecting school’s values
A colourful new mural is welcoming Waitaki Girls’ High School students for the start of the school year.
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Book tracks North Otago rail history
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Book tracks North Otago rail history
Oamaru Steam and Rail and the Rail History of North Otago, the past, the present, the future, is a soon-to-be published limited-edition reference book that tells the story of North Otago Railways.
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Mobile health clinic launched
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Mobile health clinic launched
The Te Hao Maru Health and Social Services mobile clinic was available at Te Whare Koa Community Marae in France St in Oamaru this week, a visioncome-true for many in the community.