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Trust hopes to keep historic blacksmith forging ahead

Nichol’s Blacksmith Trust chairwoman Jan Keeling demonstrates some blacksmithing techniques to...

Trust hopes to keep historic blacksmith forging ahead

It has been 10 years since Nichol’s Blacksmith in Duntroon was restored to its original form and the trust which cares for it is fundraising to ensure its upkeep.

Literacy skills earn student second place

Waitaki Girls High School student Eunice Gbolagun, 15, earned second place in the University of...

Literacy skills earn student second place

With the school year almost coming to a close, a Waitaki Girls’ High School student has added another accomplishment to her resume.

Director-general of health confirms fluoridation order

Anti-fuoride protesters make their feelings known outside the Waitaki District Council building...

Director-general of health confirms fluoridation order

The direction to fluoridate the Oamaru drinking water supply has been reconfirmed by the director-general of health.

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Group urges people to bring a cup

Single Use Cupfree Oamaru members (from left) Jono Carter, Belinda Smith, Sarka Cibulcova, Sandra...

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Group urges people to bring a cup

Did you know every single-use cup used in New Zealand ends up in landfill?

‘Capacity constraints’ behind late minutes

‘Capacity constraints’ behind late minutes

The Waitaki District Council chief executive has defended a year’s worth of late minutes being presented to a committee.

Variety of work from well-known artists on display

Celebrating the opening night of ‘‘As We See It’’ are North Otago artists Russell Cundall (left)...

Variety of work from well-known artists on display

"As We See It" is the latest exhibition to run at the Oasis Clear Space Gallery featuring well-known North Otago artists Eion Shanks and Russell Cundall.

Market returns to site

A view of the newly completed carpark in the farmers market zone. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

Market returns to site

The Oamaru Farmers Market will return to its normal site adjoining Scotts Brewery from this Sunday.

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Governance function tensions flare up

Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher. Photo: ODT files

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Governance function tensions flare up

Tensions around ensuring the Waitaki District Council’s governance arm meets official requirements are rising.

Free fishing to help others heal

Standing on the prow of the boat which will be called Angela May at Moeraki yesterday is Moeraki...

Free fishing to help others heal

"You’re not alone." In the spirit of the season of goodwill and benevolence, one Moeraki man is honouring his late wife by offering free fishing cruises for those in need.

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‘Still work to do’ before farm repopulated

The entire flock of about 160,000 birds at an Otago egg farm is set to be culled to try and...

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‘Still work to do’ before farm repopulated

Deep cleaning and ongoing testing at the Moeraki egg farm where bird flu was found will continue into the new year before chickens are returned to the site.

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Fluoridation order reconfirmed

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Fluoridation order reconfirmed

The direction to fluoridate the Oamaru drinking water supply has been reconfirmed by the director-general of health.

Dementia patient bullied at rest home

Presbyterian Support Otago’s Iona aged-care facility in Oamaru. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

'Culture of disrespect': Dementia patient bullied at rest home

A hidden camera in an Oamaru rest-home recorded multiple caregivers acting abusively towards a man in his 80s with dementia while he was attempting to use the toilet.

Jobs safe as chicken cull rises to 200,000

The Hillgrove egg farm near Moeraki at the centre of the bird flu outbreak. Photo: Craig Baxter

Jobs safe as chicken cull rises to 200,000

All 23 jobs at a Moeraki egg farm are secure, Mainland Poultry says.

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Nor’wester brings torrid time for firefighters

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Nor’wester brings torrid time for firefighters

Things are heating up in Waitaki as temperatures soar and the fire risk escalates.

Patient abuse caught on hidden camera

A dementia patient was bullied and intimidated by three separate carers at Iona Home &...

Abuse of dementia patient caught on hidden camera

A hidden camera has revealed abuse of a dementia patient by multiple staff at an Oamaru rest home.

Tally hits 200k as chicken cull continues

Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove egg farm last week. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Tally hits 200k as chicken cull continues

Another 40,000 chickens will be culled at Hillgrove farm near Moeraki, bringing the total number of birds culled due to bird flu concerns to 200,000.

Man forced partner to ground before punching her twice

A judge has rebuked a violent Dunedin man and told him to "have a good look in the mirror" after he struck his partner in the head.

Police warn of training exercise

Police warn of training exercise

If you see pandemonium at Oamaru Mitre 10 Mega tonight, there is no need for alarm.

Thousands more birds to be culled at Otago farm

Another 80,000 chickens are set to be culled at a commercial egg farm in rural Otago impacted by bird flu.

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Play area put to test by children’s antics

The Oamaru Public Gardens’ new water play area was left clogged and muddy after would-be...

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Play area put to test by children’s antics

In a little over 72 hours, the new water play area at the Oamaru Public Gardens has run into its first road block.

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