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Olympians gifted pounamu pendant as symbol of strength

New Zealand Olympic Committee summer Chef de Mission Nigel Avery (left) hands over the kakahu to...

Olympians gifted pounamu pendant as symbol of strength

The New Zealand team have received their ‘Manawaroa’ pounamu, a special koha from Ngāi Tahu Pounamu to carry with them on their journey to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in February.

Wānaka athlete named in world champs team

Ben Richards, of Wānaka, copetes at the 2025 Xtreme Verbier Freeride World Tour stop. PHOTO:...

Wānaka athlete named in world champs team

A four-strong New Zealand team has been named for the inaugural FIS freeride world championships in Andorra in February, with a Wānaka athlete in the mix.

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Fundraising in full swing for Indie

A moment of fun for Indie Todd. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Fundraising in full swing for Indie

The North Otago community are rallying behind Indie Todd and her family.

Waitaki Boys’ High finishes successful season with chess championship win

The Waitaki Boys’ High School chess team (from left) Sean Balbalin, Rundell Pelayo, Donovan...

Waitaki Boys’ High finishes successful season with chess championship win

Waitaki Boys’ High School chess team has been crowned national champions.

Hui to help deepen Otago pupils’ role in sustainability

Hui to help deepen Otago pupils’ role in sustainability

Oamaru pupils will be involved in an upcoming hui on how they can get active in looking after the environment.

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Woolworths goes 100% cage-free

Woolworths New Zealand Oamaru store manager Levi Kuiti shows off the store’s 100% cage-free egg...

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Woolworths goes 100% cage-free

Woolworths New Zealand says it is proud to announce it is the first national retailer to confirm the egg-citing news that all its eggs on-shelf are now 100% cage-free.

Voter communication key to turnout

Lichelle Guyan is the new chairwoman of the Waitaki Power Trust. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES

Voter communication key to turnout

The first meeting of the new Waitaki Power Trust took place last week, with Lichelle Guyan appointed chairwoman.

Council’s paid parking proposal ‘not on’

The Humber St free carpark is one of several places at which the Waitaki District Council is...

Council’s paid parking proposal ‘not on’

Free parking could be restricted to the Monopoly board game if tentative proposals to remove a swathe of free-parking spots across Oamaru’s town centre go ahead.

Honours conferred on Waimate men

Waimate resident Gary Rooney with Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Honours conferred on Waimate men

Waimate residents Gary Rooney and Geoff Lienert attended an investiture ceremony this week for their 2025 King's Birthday Honours recognising their community contributions.

Levy to fund local groups

North Otago community groups have had their voices heard, after the government this week confirmed it is introducing community funding returns through the Online Casino Gambling Bill.

Greenpeace to provide free nitrate water testing

Greenpeace will be offering free water testing in Waimate next month. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Greenpeace to provide free nitrate water testing

Greenpeace Aotearoa will run free drinking water testing in Waimate and other areas it says are most at risk of nitrate contamination.

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Topflite team ‘stoked’ to win award

Representing Topflite were (front, from left) advisory board member Darryl Jhinku, co-owner...

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Topflite team ‘stoked’ to win award

Oamaru pet food business Topflite was the winner of the Community and Regional Impact Spotlight Award at the 2025 Best Places to Work (BPTW) Awards last week.

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Artist providing taste of East Otago

Zenobia Southcombe is the latest ‘‘Artist in the Terminal’’ at Dunedin Airport. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Artist providing taste of East Otago

Visitors to the Dunedin Airport will get a chance to glimpse some of East Otago’s unique natural beauty as artist Zenobia Southcombe features her photography as the latest "Artist in the Terminal".

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Uni brings degree to town in first

Queenstown resort College. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Uni brings degree to town in first

Students will soon be able to complete a University of Otago degree from the region’s top recreation destination.

Extension of chief executive’s contract to bring ‘stability’

Extension of chief executive’s contract to bring ‘stability’

The Waitaki District Council has agreed to a two-year extension for chief executive Alex Parmley.

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Vines dodge frost bullet, so far

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Vines dodge frost bullet, so far

Queenstown winemakers say they managed to dodge a significant bullet this week.

'It’s not OK to intimidate someone like that'

Pro-Palestine protesters gather outside Waitaki MP Miles Anderson’s Oamaru office yesterday,...

'It’s not OK to intimidate someone like that'

A woman working alone in an Oamaru MP’s office was left shaken after allegedly being shoved by pro-Palestine protesters who forced their way inside.

Southland teacher aide jailed for child pornography

Southland teacher aide jailed for child pornography

A Southland teacher aide who had child pornography and demonstrated a "concerning desire to escalate" his offending, has been locked up.

Thousands still without power, Clutha extends state of emergency

A key concern in the district is the number of properties without power after last week's...

Thousands still without power, Clutha extends state of emergency

About 3000 properties in Southland and Otago remain without power, more than a week after severe weather lashed much of the South Island.

The Clutha District Council (from left) Roger Cotton, Larry Frost, Bruce Graham, Rachel Harrison, deputy mayor Michele Kennedy, Mayor Jock Martin, Brendon Smith, Dane Catherwood, Dean McCrostie and Simon McAtamney, are sworn into office at Te Pou Ō Mata Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre this week.

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