Matariki to be marked for first time
Matariki - Maori New Year - will be marked in Oamaru for the first time this year.
Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars...
Defibrillator courtesy of model rail group
Harbour St now has a potentially life-saving piece of medical equipment thanks to the efforts of the Whitestone Model Rail Group.
The group has donated...
Variations on a steampunk theme
Materials ranging from wire to tape to muslin have been pressed into service for Trish Shirley's latest exhibition.
The Oamaru artist's works occupy a room...
Mayor pushes Rainbow’s case
Rainbow Confectionery is ``well able'' to produce Cadbury's Kiwi brands at its Regina Lane base, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.
In mid-March, it was announced...
Wall likely to be remodelle
An Oamaru stone and concrete retaining wall that partially collapsed in Severn St last year may have layers of stonework removed, if the Waitaki...
Farmer and weaver unite for wool project
An Otago Daily Times feature has led to a marriage of fleece and fashion.
Glenavy sheep farmer Bruce McCulloch read about Oamaru weavers Rod and...
Herron delighted to earn membership
Mark Herron joined an exclusive group when he was made a life member of the North Otago Rugby Supporters Club at its annual meeting...
Neighbours act up on holiday
A holiday romp written by one of New Zealand's best-loved playwrights is on stage in Oamaru next week.
The Roger Hall comedy Four Flat Whites...
Jock enjoys his very special day
Jock Webster reckons it was "quite an honour" to be presented with his Queen's Service Medal.
The Oamaru man was presented his award, for services...
Taane set to wow crowd
A show "like nothing Oamaru has ever seen before" will be at the Opera House on Wednesday night.
Oamaru Opera House marketing manager David McFarlane...
Burt’s son at Bonneville for anniversary event
Oamaru man John Munro continues to ensure father Burt's legacy lives on 50 years after the latter's finest hour.
John Munro has been in the...
Oamaru model rail group honoured for heritage efforts
Oamaru's Whitestone Model Rail Group has been recognised for its work by the New Zealand Heritage Trails Foundation.
The group, based above the Oamaru Textile...
Lions bring water scheme to playground
"One of the smallest irrigation schemes in the district" was opened by Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher last Friday.
He unveiled a plaque at the Friendly...
Vocal coach takes studies further
Oamaru vocal coach Vanessa Kelly-Brown is in for a busy few months.
She is this week bound for New York, where she will be based...
Bus signs still sorely lacking
An Oamaru police officer who has campaigned for several years to have speed-limit signs placed on school buses as a warning to motorists has...