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    Coast heritage centre celebrates five years

    East Otago-based artists (from left) Christopher Willmott, Zenobia Southcombe, Waikouaiti Coast...

    Coast heritage centre celebrates five years

    "Location and identity" is the theme of the group art exhibition being held at the Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre to celebrate its five-year anniversary.

    Get stuck in with an Isuzu D-Max

    The Isuzu D-Max is a good, honest hard-working ute, Bob Nettleton says. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Get stuck in with an Isuzu D-Max

    Isuzu had high hopes for its D-Max to take the sales fight to its rivals, but those ambitions haven’t been realised five years on from its New Zealand debut.

    Maheno leading the pack early

    Maheno wing defence Corina Douglas fires a pass up court during her side's 58-41 win over Waitaki...

    Maheno leading the pack early

    Maheno find themselves on top of the ladder after five rounds of the North Otago Netball premier A competition after another win.

    Smith’s name gracing honours board at Lord’s

    Nathan Smith celebrates taking a wicket for New Zealand in the test against England at Lord’s....

    Smith’s name gracing honours board at Lord’s

    He is the king of Centennial Park and now he is on the honours board at Lord’s.

    Supporters heading to shield challenge

    North Otago Rugby Supporters Club members are off to Dunedin on Tuesday to see the Old Golds take...

    Supporters heading to shield challenge

    The Old Golds will be well supported as they try to do the impossible and bring home the Log o’ Wood.

    What makes a sustainable district?

    A sustainable community is one where people can afford to remain in their homes — in the case of...

    What makes a sustainable district?

    The word "sustainability" is often associated with recycling, renewable energy or environmental protection.

    Maheno’s resurgence continues

    Maheno beat Kurow 36-24 in a country clash last weekend. Photos: Nic Duff

    Maheno’s resurgence continues

    Maheno surged back into the top four of the Citizens Shield with a big win over Kurow last weekend.

    Having 5 photos chosen for exhibition ‘a surprise’

    Michell Brunton’s shot of a mushroom was a finalist in the botanical category. PHOTOS: MICHELL...

    Having 5 photos chosen for exhibition ‘a surprise’

    An East Otago photographer has had her work featured at Tūhura Otago Museum for the second straight year.

    Cops identify suspects in 'suspicious' Oamaru school fire

    Fire rages in the treeline near sports fields at Waitaki Boy's High School. PHOTO: NIC DUFF

    Cops identify suspects in 'suspicious' Oamaru school fire

    Oamaru police are treating a spectacular fire which ripped through trees at Waitaki Boys' High School as suspicious.

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    New water services plan approved

    Mel Tavendale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    New water services plan approved

    Joining forces with other councils on water does not leave Waitaki with its hands tied when it comes to amalgamation, councillors heard this week.

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    Unexplained fire 'very close' to school building

    Fire rages in the treeline near sports fields at Waitaki Boy's High School earlier this week....

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    Unexplained fire 'very close' to school building

    The principal of Waitaki Boys’ High School was relieved a spectacular fire that tore through trees caused “no major damage” and missed a nearby property.

    Police seek more info after fire near Waitaki Boys'

    Police seek more info after fire near Waitaki Boys'

    Police are seeking help from the public following a large "unexplained" vegetation fire near Waitaki Boys' High School this morning. 

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    Federated Farmers ‘very disappointed’ with Waitaki rates hike

    Federated Farmers North Otago provincial president Otto Dogterom. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Federated Farmers ‘very disappointed’ with Waitaki rates hike

    Rural ratepayers will bear the brunt of the Waitaki district’s 22% rates hike, Federated Farmers says.

    Alleged running of red light leads to ute-truck collision

    A truck collided with a ute on the corner of Cross and Severn Sts in Oamaru yesterday morning....

    Alleged running of red light leads to ute-truck collision

    A ute collided with a truck after allegedly running a red light in Oamaru yesterday.

    Ute and truck collide at Oamaru intersection

    A truck collided with a ute on the corner of Cross St and Severn St in Oamaru this morning. Photo...

    Ute and truck collide at Oamaru intersection

    Emergency services were called to a collision involving a truck and a ute in Oamaru this morning.

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    Smith wins spot on Lord’s honours board

    Black Caps bowler Nathan Smith celebrates taking the wicket of England’s Ben Stokes during the...

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    Smith wins spot on Lord’s honours board

    He is the king of Centennial Park and now he is on the honours board at Lord’s.

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    Tenants' fears rise over social housing changes

    Jocelyn Smith. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Tenants' fears rise over social housing changes

    Government changes to social housing have left an Oamaru charity official heartbroken.

    Bird’s-eye view

    PHOTO: NORTH OTAGO AERO CLUB

    Bird’s-eye view

    Tracks weave their way along the rocky outcrop of Makotukutuku/Cape Wanbrow Reserve in Oamaru with boats idling in the North Otago town's harbour.

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    Affordability to ‘deteriorate’ despite joining water entity

    The Waitaki District Council building. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Affordability to ‘deteriorate’ despite joining water entity

    Water charges in Waitaki are expected to increase by 130% within a decade despite the district joining Southern Waters to soften the financial blow.

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    Memoir of masculinity, military service, pride

    Brad Poulter stationed in Pearl Harbour in 2015 when he served as a Chief Petty Officer master at...

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    Memoir of masculinity, military service, pride

    Brad Poulter’s honest, funny and at times heartbreaking memoir traces the story of a man who grew up in Oamaru through his service in the Royal New Zealand Navy while coming to terms...
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