House burnt down after owner witnessed assault
Arson followed witnessing of assault
A suspicious house fire in Oamaru happened just days after the owner saw an assault at the park across the road from his home.
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Solid majority for new National MP Anderson
Solid majority for new National MP Anderson
For the first time since 2008, the Waitaki electorate has a new MP but there is still a familiar tinge of blue.
National in cruise control in Waitaki
National in cruise control in Waitaki
National's Miles Anderson cruised to victory over young challenger Ethan Reille in the Waitaki electorate.
Anniversary reunion eagerly anticipated
Anniversary reunion eagerly anticipated
Six decades of school history will be recounted at a special reunion in Oamaru at Labour Weekend.
Volunteer ‘thrilled’ at recognition of 50 years’ service
Volunteer ‘thrilled’ at recognition of 50 years’ service
A Kurow volunteer has been acknowledged for five decades of giving back to his community.
Shearer’s 48th year in row at event
Shearer’s 48th year in row at event
A special record remains alive at the Waimate Shears New Zealand Spring Shearing Competition.
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Old Golds capitulate in 2nd half to end season
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Old Golds capitulate in 2nd half to end season
A season that started with such promise for North Otago has come to a disappointing end.
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New $3m lodge to be ‘wonderful focus’ for community
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New $3m lodge to be ‘wonderful focus’ for community
A new $3 million lodge is coming to Oamaru’s Observatory Village.
Patience the plan for Old Golds
Patience the plan for Old Golds
North Otago supporters will have their eyes glued to two games in the final round of the Heartland Championship today.
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Old Golds’ victory keeps Meads Cup semifinals hopes alive
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Old Golds’ victory keeps Meads Cup semifinals hopes alive
It was third time lucky for North Otago.
Maheno hosting North Otago’s Heartland game today
Maheno hosting North Otago’s Heartland game today
The Old Golds are going country.
Home loss to Whanganui puts Old Golds under pressure for rest of season
Home loss to Whanganui puts Old Golds under pressure for rest of season
The opening kickoff from North Otago did not break the necessary 10m and that foreshadowed what was to come.
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New party’s leader visits
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New party’s leader visits
A new party is seeking parliamentary presence through the party vote.
Heritage train station now a restaurant
Heritage train station now a restaurant
Mixing cultures and restoring a heritage building were the aims of two new business owners in the Waitaki district.
Funduro biking event a wheelie ‘great day’
Funduro biking event a wheelie ‘great day’
As spring edges closer, Waitaki mountainbikers made sure to get out and enjoy some sun at a fun event over the weekend.
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'No houses out there for 11 people'
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Housing struggle: ‘Sick of getting harassed’
The owner of a controversial group of mobile homes in Oamaru says he is sick of his family being harassed as they struggle to find a home.
Fond memories of ‘fantastic’ woolshed rages of late 1980s
Fond memories of ‘fantastic’ woolshed rages of late 1980s
Back in the late 1980s, a woolshed in Hilderthrope, about a 15-minute drive north of Oamaru, was home to the Woolshed Rages.
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Roadside house buses raise safety concerns
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Roadside house buses raise safety concerns
DIY-style house buses and trailer homes parked in what was an orderly Oamaru street have caused a litany of safety concerns and public unrest.
Woolshed rages of late 1980s fondly remembered
Woolshed rages of late 1980s fondly remembered
Back in the late 1980s, a woolshed in Hilderthorpe, about a 15-minute drive out of Oamaru, was home to the Woolshed Rages.
Canoe polo makes waves in its tenth successive year in town
Canoe polo makes waves in its tenth successive year in town
Oamaru's reign as the mecca of secondary school canoe polo continues this weekend.