Details sought over hit and run
Details sought over hit and run
Police are seeking information about a hit and run in Oamaru last weekend.
Nic Duff
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Dead albatross found on beach
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Dead albatross found on beach
A dead albatross has washed up on Kakanui Beach.
Eight-hour bike challenge deemed a success
Eight-hour bike challenge deemed a success
The North Otago locality of Papakaio has again held a gruelling mountain-bike challenge that also gives back to the local school.
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With kisses: what a lovely day to turn 100
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With kisses: what a lovely day to turn 100
Valentine's Day this year will be extra special for a North Otago woman.
Fans flock to pre-season match
Fans flock to pre-season match
It has been a long time coming, but North Otago locals were finally able to see some Super Rugby action in the flesh.
Pro-am pairs tournament in town
Pro-am pairs tournament in town
North Otago golfers had the chance to rub elbows with the pros yesterday.
Chess champs return to town
Chess champs return to town
Sixty-six years is a long time between drinks.
Careering milk truck delivers destruction
Careering milk truck delivers destruction
A retired Oamaru barber is used to close shaves, but this one was a little too close for comfort.
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Car crash survivor ready for 100 mile race
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Car crash survivor ready for 100 mile race
Not even a car crash or Covid-19 lockdowns could stop a North Otago man from completing one of the toughest races in New Zealand.
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Opening for Sheeran a ‘dream come true’
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Opening for Sheeran a ‘dream come true’
Pop superstar Ed Sheeran will have a slice of Waimate by his side when his + - = ÷ x Tour - the Mathematics Tour - hits our shores.
‘Seamless’ start to mountain-biking event
‘Seamless’ start to mountain-biking event
Round one of the National Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) cross-country (XC) event was held in Papakaio on Sunday.
Orchestra players gather at camp; concert tonight
Orchestra players gather at camp; concert tonight
As orchestra members from around the globe descend on North Otago for the 26th Waitaki Summer Music Camp, for one string musician it is a homecoming of sorts.