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Spate of violent crime ‘unusual’
A spate of violent crime on the streets of Oamaru this month is unusual, police say.
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Company fined for wetland herbicide damage
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Company fined for wetland herbicide damage
A North Otago helicopter company has been fined for spraying glyphosate-laced herbicide over a swathe of native plants at a Waitaki Valley wetland, actions that will take up two 20 years to undo, documents reveal.
Long-term resident enters race
Long-term resident enters race
A man who has made Oamaru his long-term home is putting his hand up for mayor.
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Lower speed limits wanted
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Lower speed limits wanted
Hampden's location on State Highway 1 makes it an ideal stop-off for truckies and tired motorists but the busy road cutting the township in half is a safety worry for residents.
Exhibition made possible by bequest
Exhibition made possible by bequest
Forrester Gallery has an exhibit of new and contemporary works that reflect the "wider diversity" of the Waitaki District, thanks to a bequest.
Next moves by councils over water
Next moves by councils over water
The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.
Hospice hub one-stop shop for North Otago
Hospice hub one-stop shop for North Otago
The hub is back.
Family reunited in graveside ceremony
Family reunited in graveside ceremony
A fitting tribute reunited a well-known scout leader and former Oamaru Mail worker with his departed grandfather and missing father.
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'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre
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'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre
The mystery of a "priceless" medal found at the Oamaru recycling centre and given to the family of a World War 2 soldier has partly been solved.
Gambling review halted despite record pokies losses
Gambling review halted despite record pokies losses
The Waitaki District Council has halted a review of its gambling policy, despite record poker machine losses.
Experts share ideas on protecting penguins
Experts share ideas on protecting penguins
More than 100 passionate penguin experts descended on Oamaru last week for the town’s biggest Penguin Symposium.
Changes to speed limits near schools
Changes to speed limits near schools
The Waitaki District Council has been implementing speed limit changes around some rural schools and roads in the district.
Shooters’ opening weekend mixed bag
Shooters’ opening weekend mixed bag
It was a mixed bag for North Otago duck-shooters at the start of the season at the weekend.
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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named
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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named
An Oamaru man’s 24-hour crime spree has been labelled as "horrific" by police.
Oamaru house damaged in fire
Oamaru house damaged in fire
Firefighters clear up at the site of a house fire Oamaru this evening.
Woman knocked unconscious in Oamaru assault spree
Woman knocked unconscious in Oamaru assault spree
Offenders in Oamaru assaulted two people in their homes before knocking a woman unconscious in a public park where people were playing sport.
Third theatre coming as business booms
Third theatre coming as business booms
Business is booming and a third theatre is being developed at Oamaru’s Riviera Cinema.
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Athies ramp it up in second half to romp to 46-18 win
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Athies ramp it up in second half to romp to 46-18 win
Athletic Marist turned up the heat in the second half to romp to a 46-18 victory in a top-of-the-table Citizens Shield clash on Saturday.
Whitestone’s Monte Cristo wins top award
Whitestone’s Monte Cristo wins top award
Whitestone Cheese cleaned up at the NZ Champions of Cheese awards, paying tribute to one half of the instigators of the business.
Principal settling in at ‘thriving’ school
Principal settling in at ‘thriving’ school
Sarah Caldwell is the new principal of Duntroon School.