$7m Forrester Gallery extension under way
$7m Forrester Gallery extension under way
The beginning of a $7 million extension project of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery was marked yesterday with a ground-breaking ceremony at the site.
Jules Chin
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School assaults prompt disciplinary action
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School assaults prompt disciplinary action
Two assaults at Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month have prompted action from the board of trustees.
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Hangars delay blamed for wrecked planes
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Hangars delay blamed for wrecked planes
Four planes owned by a burgeoning international air school in North Otago were "wrecked" by windy weather, after a delay of two years to build a hangar to shelter them.
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Te Hā o Maru opens medical centre
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Te Hā o Maru opens medical centre
To bridge a gap, Te Hā o Maru Health and Social Services has opened a new medical clinic in Coquet St in Oamaru.
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Club’s history booked in, ready for centenary
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Club’s history booked in, ready for centenary
A book to celebrate 100 years of the Rotary Club of Oamaru will be released in time for its centennial.
Jazz and Blues Festival coming
Jazz and Blues Festival coming
The Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Festival will soon fill the streets of Oamaru with music.
Tornado-like winds wreck Oamaru planes
Tornado-like winds wreck Oamaru planes
Severe winds flipped and destroyed three tied-down planes at the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) in North Otago.
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
A 14-year-old girl had her head "smashed" into the ground by an older student in the second assault on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month.
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
A sparkling sea of gleaming cars were on display at the North Otago A&P Car Show yesterday.
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Price of power to rise 20%
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Price of power to rise 20%
Electricity prices for Network Waitaki consumers will hike up about 20%, effective from April 1.
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Road closure confusion causing concern
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Road closure confusion causing concern
The risks posed to unsuspecting travellers due to the closure of Beach Rd are causing worry.
May guest speaker at harness awards
May guest speaker at harness awards
The Otago Harness Racing Awards this weekend will celebrate the 2024 season.
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Travellers sent wrong way
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Travellers sent wrong way
Risks to unsuspecting travellers due to the closure of the scenic coastal highway immediately south of Oamaru are causing worry.
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Academic accolade shocks student
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Academic accolade shocks student
"I’m still in shock."
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'I'm not an ogre': Palmerston landlord hits back over buildings
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'I'm not an ogre': Palmerston landlord hits back over buildings
A resolution to unhappiness about the state of Palmerston’s town centre is in the wind.
Keeping it in the family
Keeping it in the family
Argentinian exchange student Justi Rossi visited Waitaki Girls’ High School last week.
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‘Positive’ meeting spurs optimism
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‘Positive’ meeting spurs optimism
A resolution to address ongoing unhappiness about the state of Palmerston’s town centre is under way, following a meeting between key stakeholders and community representatives.
Girls' school playground assault shocks staff
Girls' school playground assault shocks staff and students
An assault on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School in Oamaru last week has left the school community appalled.
Girls' school playground assault shocks staff
'Appalled': Playground assault at Waitaki Girls' leaves staff in shock
An assault on the grounds of an Otago school has left staff and students appalled.
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Indian High Commissioner attends flying school dinner
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Indian High Commissioner attends flying school dinner
Oamaru flew high this week with a visit from the Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand.