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Drunk Driver Allegedly Five Times over Limit Arrested in Oamaru

Cricket · Istanbul

Drunk Driver Allegedly Five Times over Limit Arrested in Oamaru

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A man has been charged after allegedly blowing over the breath alcohol limit by more than five times after he was seen driving dangerously. About 5.20pm,...See the Story

Festival mixes spectacle of circus with time travel

Science · Oamaru

Festival mixes spectacle of circus with time travel

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Oamaru’s annual Steampunk Festival goes back in time this weekend, boosting the town’s tourism appeal in the process. SteampunkNZ Festival...See the Story

Trio charged over burglary

Oamaru · Oamaru

Trio charged over burglary

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Three men have been charged over a violent burglary in Oamaru. Oamaru man Tanera Malachi Otene, 27, was originally charged last month after...Read Article

Richie McCaw names England legend in his all-time rugby XV

Richie McCaw’s selection of players he has either played alongside or faced on the rugby field could rival any team from any era in the sport. Delving into historical records, the 40-year-old reserves his commendations exclusively for those players whom he genuinely holds in high esteem. McCaw, born on December 31, 1980, in Oamaru, New Zealand, is a legendary former rugby player widely regarded as one of the greatest openside flankers in the his…Rugby · Oamaru Read Article

Event centre roof on track

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Network Waitaki Event Centre Trust chairman Kevin Malcolm (left) and Apollo Projects site manager Simon North look at the design plans in front of the under-construction event centre. PHOTOS: NIC DUFF The construction of the Network Waitaki Event Centre has reached a major milestone.Oceania · Oamaru Read Article

Statue to honour local war hero

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New Zealand Remembrance Army Waitaki regional co-ordinator Barry Gamble with the miniature created by war artist Matt Gauldie of Sergeant Donald Forrester Brown in action in WW1. Mr Gamble holds a replica of Brown’s Victorian Cross medal. PHOTO: JULES CHIN An Oamaru war hero killed at the Battle of the Somme may finally take pride and place in his hometown.Oceania · Oamaru Read Article

After-hours healthcare services to be improved

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Gary Kircher. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH People in need of health services in Oamaru will find it easier to be assessed out-of-hours after a funding boost.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

Pupils add a string to their bows

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John Sausa, 11, aims his bow with the help of Ken Hedges. PHOTOS: NIC DUFF St Joseph’s School pupils were on target during a recent visit from Oamaru Archers.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

Community backs appeal to tune of $10K

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Salvation Army Captains Paul and Jocelyn Smith with Cameron McIntosh, 19, of Oamaru, who spent eight hours collecting for the Red Shield Appeal. PHOTO: JULES CHIN The Salvation Army Red Shield appeal in the Waitaki District made over $10,000 this year thanks to volunteers and generous public support.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

MP’s office picketed over equity bill

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Waitaki locals stood their ground outside Waitaki MP Miles Anderson’s office last week in protest of the Pay Equity Amendment Bill that passed through all stages in Parliament, after being rushed through under urgency. PHOTO: JULES CHIN Protesters in Oamaru have made their feelings known over changes to workplace regulations.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

Community input sought over water

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The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files Waitaki District Council will consult the community on becoming part of a four-way "coalition of the willing" behind a multi-district water services entity.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

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