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Actress, crew see off big marine visitor
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Actress, crew see off big marine visitor
Big Jeff, Oamaru’s elephant seal visitor, had a special guest yesterday.
Jules Chin
Scholarship open for entries
Scholarship open for entries
Recognising the importance of women having educational opportunities, the Gillies Family Scholarship is now open for applications.
Proceeds to help veterans
Proceeds to help veterans
Donations to the Poppy Day collections for Anzac Day this year will support veterans who are especially in need and one Oamaru man is determined to help.
Roll drop risk due to ‘breakdown of trust’
Roll drop risk due to ‘breakdown of trust’
The education consultant in charge of Totara School’s intervention has said a breakdown in trust poses a great risk of losing pupils, but neither he, the principal, nor the board will explain what...
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‘Give me your keys or I’ll stab you’
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‘Give me your keys or I’ll stab you’
An Oamaru woman has described the terrifying moment she was held at knifepoint in a hospital carpark.
Self-educated and intrepid veteran
Self-educated and intrepid veteran
James Walter Quested (Jim) was a World War 2 veteran who dedicated his life to his country, his family and community.
Concert ‘thoroughly entertaining’
Concert ‘thoroughly entertaining’
It has been 20 years since the Salvation Army Youth Band brought their toe-tapping music and reflective messages of hope and faith to Oamaru, and they did not disappoint.
Exhibition to raise awareness
Exhibition to raise awareness
Eight artists were part of the collective exhibition, One in Five at the Oasis Clearspace Gallery opening last Friday night.
Classic Kiwi double act coming to town
Classic Kiwi double act coming to town
A two-for-one deal is what Oamaru audiences can expect next week when legendary rock band Dragon plays a sold out show at the Opera House with special guests Hello Sailor.
Purpose behind ‘fun event’
Purpose behind ‘fun event’
Running a "fun event" and creating meaningful ways for the community to contribute to the Waitaki Events Centre fund are the aims of the youth disco being held tonight at the Loan and Merc in Oamaru.
Foodbank managers ‘over the moon’ about donation
Foodbank managers ‘over the moon’ about donation
"Over the moon" is how Progress of Waikouaiti Area (POWA) managers describe their feelings after receiving a donation from a head-shaving fundraiser.
Exhibition supporting abuse survivors
Exhibition supporting abuse survivors
Creating support is at the heart of the "One in Five" exhibition at Oasis Clear Space Gallery in Tees St.
Eager to pass on breastfeeding knowledge
Eager to pass on breastfeeding knowledge
A call to service and advocacy in the community inspired Oamaru woman Carissa Samuelu to train to become a breastfeeding support person in Waitaki.
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Men face multiple charges after ‘devastating’ thefts
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Men face multiple charges after ‘devastating’ thefts
Two Oamaru men are facing multiple charges following a series of "devastating" thefts in the town before Easter.
Family finally find answers
Family finally find answers
A century ago, James Bowen Sim disappeared into the Blue Mountains. Oamaru Mail reporter Jules Chin talks to his descendants about what happened to him.
Marathon effort in memoriam, for mental health
Marathon effort in memoriam, for mental health
He came, he saw and he conquered.
Temuka pottery display bringing back memories
Temuka pottery display bringing back memories
Temuka Pottery is celebrating its 100th year and its products are more popular than ever.
Two charged over Oamaru tourist vehicle thefts
Two charged over Oamaru tourist vehicle thefts
Two Oamaru men have been charged with breaking and entering into tourists' cars after three vehicles were raided last weekend.
Farm worker killed in Duntroon crash named
Farm worker killed in Duntroon crash named
The man who died in a single-vehicle crash near Duntroon was a worker at a nearby dairy farm.
Oamaru clothing boutique changes hands, again
Oamaru clothing boutique changes hands, again
Kay McKenzie, from K’s Place for Clothing in Awamoa Rd, is retiring from her second-hand clothing business after six years and handing the reins to a new owner.