North Otago

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

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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

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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.