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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Oamaru, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 70 stories have been published about Oamaru which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Oamaru, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 70 stories have been published about Oamaru which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Oamaru · Oamaru

Top diplomat helps out with information on services, visas

Oamaru Tuvalu Community Group members (from left) first secretary Niuoue Eliuta, chairwoman Silaati Emily Telito Fuluasou, the Rev Ioane Peleti, Tuvalu high commissioner Feue Tipu and his cousin and group member Beadon Fauvaka. PHOTO: JULES CHIN Tuvalu's high commissioner was in Oamaru on Tuesday night to meet the Tuvalu community to discuss employer and resident schemes, and it was a moment of firsts.See the Story

Oamaru · Oamaru

New pou unveiled to welcome marae visitors

The Te Whare Koa Marae community gathers beside the newly installed pou on Saturday morning in Oamaru. PHOTO: WYATT RYDER When you set foot on Oamaru’s Te Whare Koa Marae, Kotahitanga and Manaakitanga will make sure you are looked after.See the Story

Oamaru · Oamaru

Teenager faces arson and burglary charges

An Invercargill teenager was snapped up by police in Dunedin yesterday after being linked to burglaries and an arson in Oamaru over the weekend....See the Story

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Oamaru · Oamaru

New Zealand’s Mysterious Spherical Boulders Continue to Captivate

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Part of a strange global geological phenomenon, unusually large, near-perfect spherical boulders can be found on a lonely beach around 40 kilometres from the town of Oamaru in New Zealand’s South Island. The Moeraki boulders, also known by their Maori name of “Kaihinaki,” lie on Koeohe Beach and have delighted tourists and intrigued scientists alike over the years, with their distinct shape and size reaching 2.2 metres in diameter. A curiosity s…See the Story

Oamaru · Oamaru

Obituary: carved legacy in Oamaru stone

Bill Dooley stands with an Oamaru stone carving for a 2007 profile in the Oamaru Mail. Photo: Oamaru Mail WILLIAM JOHN (BILL) DOOLEY  Stone Mason   The "Man of Stone" William John (Bill) Dooley will forever be linked with Oamaru stone.See the Story

Oamaru · Oamaru

Knife-wielding carjacker near hospital nabbed by police

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A 23-year-old man who pulled a woman from her vehicle and held her at knifepoint while attempting to steal her car near a hospital has been arrested. Senior...See the Story

Oamaru · Oamaru

Quick arrest after 'terrifying' carjacking

A 23-year-old man is facing serious charges after a woman was carjacked at knifepoint in Oamaru, police say.  Senior Sergeant Jason Mccoy, of...See the Story

Oamaru · Oamaru

Rare visitor makes himself at home

What you lookin’ at? Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony environment team leader Henry Elsom peers down at a juvenile elephant seal (right) at the colony. PHOTOS: WYATT RYDER It's 7.30am. You’re a young elephant seal coming in from a hard weekend of diving and eating fish.See the Story

Oamaru · Oamaru

Classic Kiwi double act coming to town

The current Dragon lineup of (from left) Mark Williams, Peter Drummond, Todd Hunter and Bruce Reid. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A two-for-one deal is what Oamaru audiences can expect next week when legendary rock band Dragon plays a sold out show at the Opera House with special guests Hello Sailor.See the Story

Oamaru · Oamaru

Hot rod national event held over the weekend

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. The Pre 49 Street Rodders held a Pre 49 Nationals event in Oamaru last weekend. Sixty-eight US-made cars...See the Story

Oamaru · Oamaru

Penguins released back into the wild

Big Bird runs back to sea with the help of Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony environment team leader Henry Elsom, after a period of rehabilitation. PHOTOS: WYATT RYDER In a story of hardship, recovery and maybe even a little romance, Bert and Big Bird have returned to the sea.See the Story

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