Jules Chin

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You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoA police officer needed help from the public to subdue a Dunedin woman who was pepper-sprayed after allegedly speeding through roadworks near a school. The incident began in Oamaru when a witness called police with ‘‘grave concerns’’ about the woman's driving.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoDellwyn Moylan is rallying the knitting troops in a community scarf-making project to honour and remember war veterans. "Operation Wrapped in Remembrance" was initiated to encourage people to knit, weave or crochet a scarf for a veteran to honour their service.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

In the Zonta spirit of empowering girls and women worldwide, the annual changeover of the Zonta Club of Oamaru president and committee members took place at the Brydone Hotel recently. The changeover allows all members to experience different roles within the club including leadership, advocacy, publicity and fundraising. The dinner celebration also included guest speaker, former deputy mayor and mayoral candidate for the Waitaki District Mel Tavendale. New president Chris Brown was inducted.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

Despite the government’s recent announcement that new initiatives to reduce court delays are showing progress, for some in Oamaru, getting their day in court is still hampered by a "flawed" system and "very stressful" delays. Last week, Minister for Courts Nicole McKee said initiatives aimed at tackling delays across New Zealand courts were delivering promising results.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoThe IHC Celebrity debate is back again and this year’s hot topic is "The Mainland is the Brain Land". The annual event will be at the Oamaru Opera House on June 28. Ready to spar on the "pro team" for the South Island are local media and entertainment personalities singer Alice Hore, radio host Dan Lewis and Jim Hopkins.