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    Exhibition made possible by bequest

    Forrester Gallery visual arts curator Anna McLean with artist Telly Tuita’s work that is part of...

    Exhibition made possible by bequest

    Forrester Gallery has an exhibit of new and contemporary works that reflect the "wider diversity" of the Waitaki District, thanks to a bequest.

    Next moves by councils over water

    Photo: ODT files

    Next moves by councils over water

    The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.

    Hospice hub one-stop shop for North Otago

    Otago Community Hospice communications adviser Kelly Meade (left) and retail development manager...

    Hospice hub one-stop shop for North Otago

    The hub is back.

    Family reunited in graveside ceremony

    Owen Rodgers in scout regalia for the World Scout Jamboree in France in 1947. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Family reunited in graveside ceremony

    A fitting tribute reunited a well-known scout leader and former Oamaru Mail worker with his departed grandfather and missing father.

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    'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre

    Noel Dickel and Faye Ormandy look at the photo of the 1921 relay team which included Mr Dickel’s...

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    'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre

    The mystery of a "priceless" medal found at the Oamaru recycling centre and given to the family of a World War 2 soldier has partly been solved.

    Gambling review halted despite record pokies losses

    The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

    Gambling review halted despite record pokies losses

    The Waitaki District Council has halted a review of its gambling policy, despite record poker machine losses.

    Experts share ideas on protecting penguins

    Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony science and environmental manager Dr Philippa Agnew welcomed 113...

    Experts share ideas on protecting penguins

    More than 100 passionate penguin experts descended on Oamaru last week for the town’s biggest Penguin Symposium.

    Changes to speed limits near schools

    File photo: RNZ

    Changes to speed limits near schools

    The Waitaki District Council has been implementing speed limit changes around some rural schools and roads in the district.

    Shooters’ opening weekend mixed bag

    Oamaru duck-shooter Matthew Williams holds a mallard duck and paradise duck harvested from All...

    Shooters’ opening weekend mixed bag

    It was a mixed bag for North Otago duck-shooters at the start of the season at the weekend.

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    Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named

    Oamaru. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named

    An Oamaru man’s 24-hour crime spree has been labelled as "horrific" by police.

    Oamaru house damaged in fire

    Photo: Nic Duff

    Oamaru house damaged in fire

     Firefighters clear up at the site of a house fire Oamaru this evening. 

    Woman knocked unconscious in Oamaru assault spree

    Police were called to Centennial Park where a woman had been knocked unconscious. Photo: ODT Files

    Woman knocked unconscious in Oamaru assault spree

    Offenders in Oamaru assaulted two people in their homes before knocking a woman unconscious in a public park where people were playing sport.

    Third theatre coming as business booms

    Grace and Chris Rottenberry, holding their daughter Mia, 2, are delighted a third theatre at The...

    Third theatre coming as business booms

    Business is booming and a third theatre is being developed at Oamaru’s Riviera Cinema.

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    Athies ramp it up in second half to romp to 46-18 win

    Savenaca Rabaka. PHOTO: NIC DUFF

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    Athies ramp it up in second half to romp to 46-18 win

    Athletic Marist turned up the heat in the second half to romp to a 46-18 victory in a top-of-the-table Citizens Shield clash on Saturday.

    Whitestone’s Monte Cristo wins top award

    Celebrating with the Champion of Champions trophy are (from left) Annabel Berry, Christine Lovell...

    Whitestone’s Monte Cristo wins top award

    Whitestone Cheese cleaned up at the NZ Champions of Cheese awards, paying tribute to one half of the instigators of the business.

    Principal settling in at ‘thriving’ school

    Duntroon School has a new principal, Sarah Caldwell. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

    Principal settling in at ‘thriving’ school

    Sarah Caldwell is the new principal of Duntroon School.

    ‘Big privilege’ for Zorab to lead brigade

    Jack Zorab has been appointed Chief Fire Officer for the Omarama Volunteer Fire Brigade. PHOTO:...

    ‘Big privilege’ for Zorab to lead brigade

    There is a new chief in charge of the Omarama Volunteer Fire Brigade.

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    Tourism faces drastic funding cut

    Visitors wander through some of the limestone left by the early formation of New Zealand, at the...

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    Tourism faces drastic funding cut

    Waitaki tourism funding is likely to be slashed by the district council — throwing the Unesco-accredited Waitaki Whitestone Geopark’s future funding in doubt.

    Vehicle allegedly attacked with axe

    Photo: Getty Images

    Vehicle allegedly attacked with axe

    An Oamaru man who allegedly attacked a vehicle with an axe — as a person sat inside — faces serious charges.

    Oamaru cheese cream of the crop

    Whitestone Cheese head cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson and managing director Simon Berry at their...

    Oamaru cheese cream of the crop

    A sheep milk cheddar made in Oamaru has been named New Zealand's best cheese.
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