Community Classroom about to begin
The change of the season will bring warmer weather and the return of Community Classroom.
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Disabled toddler’s therapy unfunded after govt changes
Disabled toddler’s therapy unfunded after govt changes
The parents of an Oamaru toddler with a rare brain disorder say government changes mean his life-changing therapy is no longer funded.
81-year-old hit by moped wakes from coma
81-year-old hit by moped wakes from coma at Christchurch Hospital
An elderly woman who was struck by a moped earlier this month in Oamaru is now out of a coma and "recovering well" at Christchurch Hospital.
Elderly woman struck by moped on mend
Elderly woman struck by moped on mend
An 81-year-old Oamaru woman who was struck by a moped earlier this month in Thames St is now out of a coma and is ‘‘recovering well’’.
New plane ‘a real success’
New plane ‘a real success’
A new aircraft at the North Otago Aero Club has brought an increase in training demand from future pilots.
Over 90 gather for Funduro event
Over 90 gather for Funduro event
North Otago mountainbike riders were feeling the need for speed on Saturday.
Recreation centre to remain open
Recreation centre to remain open
Oamaru's rec centre is here to stay.
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Errors, poor discipline prove costly for Old Golds
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Errors, poor discipline prove costly for Old Golds
A scoreless second half from North Otago led to them falling short in their opening Heartland Championship game on Saturday.
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81-year-old in coma after being struck by moped
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81-year-old in coma after being struck by moped
An 81-year-old Oamaru woman is critically ill in Christchurch Hospital after she was struck by a moped while on a pedestrian crossing on Monday.
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Defensive gridlock settled in second half
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Defensive gridlock settled in second half
A strong second-half performance from North Otago powered them to a 17-11 win over Otago Country in Oamaru on Saturday.
Fundraiser a material success
Fundraiser a material success
The Oamaru Altrusa Fabric Bazaar was a hit once again as crafters packed out the Scottish Hall last weekend.
Council begins digitising property files
Council begins digitising property files
The Waitaki District Council began digitising the district’s property files last week.
Safety first at Clued Up Kids
Safety first at Clued Up Kids
Keeping safe was the key message to more than 300 primary school pupils this week.
Famed estate to be sold after owner's bankruptcy
Famed estate to be sold after owner's bankruptcy
Campbell Park Estate in Otekaieke will be sold to pay off debts of former Mainzeal boss Richard Yan, after he was adjudged bankrupt in May this year.
Women’s club celebrates 100th anniversary
Women’s club celebrates 100th anniversary
The North Otago Women’s Club celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday.
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North Otago’s late momentum not enough
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North Otago’s late momentum not enough
Otago Development survived a late surge from North Otago to secure a 29-24 win in their preseason game in Maheno on Saturday.
Gift of the gab guides sought
Gift of the gab guides sought
Mike Gray is on a mission to share the stories of Oamaru.
Public urged to share thoughts on master plan
Public urged to share thoughts on master plan
A project to enhance the Oamaru CBD is putting an empty building to good use.
Light-hearted tale of haunting
Light-hearted tale of haunting
It’s show time. The Oamaru Repertory Society’s production of Spirit Levels opened last night at the repertory theatre.
Group ‘overwhelmed’ with fabric donations
Group ‘overwhelmed’ with fabric donations
The annual Oamaru Altrusa Fabric Bazaar fundraiser is on once again this weekend at the Scottish Hall.