North Otago

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Sentence upheld on appeal for firearms convictions

An Otago "firearms enthusiast" who was the first Kiwi to be sentenced for manufacturing firearms has failed in his bid for a reduced sentence.

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School head still on unexplained leave

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School head still on unexplained leave

The principal of a North Otago school remains on leave following a year of upheaval.

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Lack of transparency on ‘huge’ rates rise queried

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

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Lack of transparency on ‘huge’ rates rise queried

Lack of transparency around a proposed "huge increase" of up to 25% in some rural rates in Waitaki has been highlighted.

‘Little school’ raises big amount with challenge

Ryan Fraser, of Oamaru, competes during the Papakaio 8-Hour Challenge on Saturday. PHOTO: NIC DUFF

‘Little school’ raises big amount with challenge

Papakaio School knows it takes a village to raise a child.

Sun shines on Family Fun Day

It may be March, but you would be forgiven for thinking summer was in full swing in Oamaru over the weekend.

$7m Forrester Gallery extension under way

Breaking new ground at the Forrester Gallery extension site yesterday were, left to right, Te...

$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.

Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu

Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere Justin Tipa outside wharenui Uenuku at Moeraki. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu

2025 marks a significant time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu, with a strong focus on community growth, cultural visibility and environmental sustainability, its Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere (chairman) says.

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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter

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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter

Property values have been kept at a virtual standstill this summer in the Waitaki district.

High tea to mark International Women’s Day

Oamaru Coffee Club guest speakers (front from left) May Ludemann and Lois McMillan surrounded by...

High tea to mark International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day was marked early, and in style, in North Otago with about 100 members of the Oamaru Coffee Club celebrating local women’s stories with a high tea.

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