Sales yard cars targeted by thieves
Sales yard cars targeted by thieves
Two cars parked at Oamaru's unofficial car sales yard at Awamoa Park were targeted by thieves on Tuesday night.
Rebecca Ryan
Sponsorship means two-court stadium
Sponsorship means two-court stadium
New plans are being drafted for the redevelopment of Waimate Stadium, including a two-court facility rather than just one court, following the announcement of sponsorship from Waimate businessman Gary Rooney.
Playground fundraiser gives people the shivers
Playground fundraiser gives people the shivers
There are plenty of stories told about the old Waimate Hospital.
Laughing it up with Henwood
Laughing it up with Henwood
New Zealand comedian Dai Henwood is worried about his upcoming gig in Oamaru - worried he might not want to leave the Steampunk capital of the country.
Caution after crashes
Caution after crashes
Police are urging Oamaru motorists to remain vigilant after a series of minor crashes on Wednesday and yesterday.
Shining new light on old stone
Shining new light on old stone
Angus Muir has been turning on the lights in spectacular style in Oamaru and his work is about to ''open up a whole other world'' in the town.
Listed Victorian Precinct building on market
Listed Victorian Precinct building on market
A 131-year-old building in Oamaru's Victorian Precinct, once an auction mart and most recently occupied by Musical Theatre Oamaru, has been placed on the market.
Snowmaking capacity draws big guns
Snowmaking capacity draws big guns
Some of the biggest names in the world skiing scene, and rising stars, are hitting the slopes of Ohau Snow Fields. Rebecca Ryan finds out why the US Ski Team chose North Otago's Lake Ohau Lodge and Ohau Snow Fields as a training base and what Ohau has done to prepare for their visit.
Selfie contest engages library patrons
Selfie contest engages library patrons
Waitaki District Libraries have been tweeting, Facebooking and launching electronic services in a bid to rebrand themselves for the younger generation.
House-crash driver faces more charges
House-crash driver faces more charges
The 22-year-old driver of the vehicle which ploughed into an Orwell St house on Saturday night now faces charges of driving with excess breath-alcohol causing injury and reckless driving causing injury.
Pageant drags in $20,000 for library
Pageant drags in $20,000 for library
Eight Waitaki Valley men got in touch with their feminine side on Saturday night, swapping their Swanndris and gumboots for ball gowns and high heels for the Miss Waitaki Valley beauty pageant.
Teens on street late spur plea
Teens on street late spur plea
A growing trend for teenagers to wander the streets of Oamaru unsupervised late at night on weekends has prompted a plea for information from the police.
Brewing up new business
Brewing up new business
After their first week of sales, Oamaru craft beer brewers Michael O'Brien and Lee-Ann Scotti are happy, but nervous - nervous that they cannot keep up with demand.
Organisations team up for theatre restaurant
Organisations team up for theatre restaurant
In a year of firsts for Musical Theatre Oamaru (MTO), it has collaborated with the Oamaru Opera House to present the 2014 theatre restaurant production Ladies for Hire.
No permanent doctor on the horizon so far
No permanent doctor on the horizon so far
The Kurow Medical Centre has sourced locum doctors for at least the next 12 months, but finding a permanent doctor for the Waitaki Valley town continues to be a struggle.
Youth (17) charged in shooting
Youth (17) charged in shooting
A mix of alcohol, cannabis, young people and firearms led to a 13-year-old being shot in the head with an air rifle on Sunday afternoon.
Company to review air service
Company to review air service
Mainland Air representatives will meet today to discuss the future of its Oamaru Air Service.
Anti-bullying project launched
Anti-bullying project launched
An anti-bullying project was launched in Oamaru yesterday, targeting the growing Pacific Island population in the Waitaki district.
Dinner supports Munro's legacy
Dinner supports Munro's legacy
A ''Faulty Towers'' dinner theatre will be held in Otematata next month in memory of Ronnie Munro, to ensure the good work he was responsible for in the community continues.
Better water expected soon to counteract contamination
Better water expected soon to counteract contamination
A decision will soon be made on the upgrade of the Duntroon water supply, which is prone to contamination from surface run-off.