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Big Jeff returns for encore
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Big Jeff returns for encore
Rambo or Big Jeff? Oamaru’s elephant seal visitor returned for an encore on Saturday morning, once again showing off to viewers at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
Wyatt Ryder
New pou unveiled to welcome marae visitors
New pou unveiled to welcome marae visitors
When you set foot on Oamaru’s Te Whare Koa Marae, Kotahitanga and Manaakitanga will make sure you are looked after.
Hopkins stands by viewpoint
Hopkins stands by viewpoint
The government’s water regulator has defended itself from claims it was bullying the Waitaki District Council, but its harshest critic is standing by what he said.
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Rural postie retires after 59-year career
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Rural postie retires after 59-year career
When Freeman Willetts delivers your paper, he ensures it goes inside the letterbox.
Burst pipe drains reservoir in an hour
Burst pipe drains reservoir in an hour
A buildup of pressure in Kurow’s water mains led to an overnight break, draining the entire reservoir within about 45 minutes.
Taps flowing again in Kurow
Taps flowing again in Kurow
Water is starting to flow again in Kurow after a break in the mains drained the reservoir overnight.
Water supply restored in Kurow
Water supply restored in Kurow
Water supply has been restored in Kurow after a break in the mains drained the reservoir overnight.
Slipway cradle installed
Slipway cradle installed
Oamaru Harbour has a new slipway cradle, but the installation was not all smooth sailing.
Attempt to scratch ‘kura’ off Duntroon sign a ‘little tanty’
Attempt to scratch ‘kura’ off Duntroon sign a ‘little tanty’
The te reo Māori word on a sign in Duntroon has been scratched at and marked over, an act the Waitaki District Council has described as a "little tanty".
Elephant seal at home on the rocks
Elephant seal makes himself at home in Oamaru
For a young elephant seal coming off a hard weekend of diving and eating, there's no better place to recover than a nook of warm rocks beside the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
Rare visitor makes himself at home
Rare visitor makes himself at home
It's 7.30am. You’re a young elephant seal coming in from a hard weekend of diving and eating fish.
Penguins released back into the wild
Penguins released back into the wild
In a story of hardship, recovery and maybe even a little romance, Bert and Big Bird have returned to the sea.
Mayor buoyed by meeting HNZ boss
Mayor buoyed by meeting HNZ boss
Waitaki’s mayor feels reassured Oamaru Hospital would be in good hands if returned to Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora after meeting the latter’s chief executive.
Collector selling lifetime’s worth of rare and odd items
Collector selling lifetime’s worth of rare and odd items
Over his lifetime, Gerry Slessenger has collected about 3000 rare and odd things. Now he wants it all gone.
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Councillors to decide between wood or concrete bridge
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Councillors to decide between wood or concrete bridge
Using wood instead of concrete for Kakanui’s new bridge could save the Waitaki District Council hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Hospital guarantee from HNZ
Hospital guarantee from HNZ
"There is no plan to close Oamaru Hospital or withdraw any current services."
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Welcoming waharoa for school pupils
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Welcoming waharoa for school pupils
Pupils of Fenwick School will now be greeted by a taste of culture and history every time they walk through the gates.
School, churches, band embrace Easter
School, churches, band embrace Easter
It was a time for reflection and a time for celebration. Waitaki marked Easter weekend with excitement for chocolate-loving children, ecumenical services for Oamaru’s churches and a sunset ode to a...
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Schools ask education minister to merge
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Schools ask education minister to merge
Two Oamaru Catholic schools have asked the Minister of Education to be run out of one site by a single board.
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Bert, Big Bird bid colony farewell
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Bert, Big Bird bid colony farewell
In a story of hardship, recovery and maybe even a little romance, Bert and Big Bird have returned to the sea.