Rebecca Ryan

Robotic creations pupils’ solution for buildings’ gull problems

St Joseph’s School pupils show off their robotic creations to prevent red-billed gulls from...

Robotic creations pupils’ solution for buildings’ gull problems

Over the past five years, Oamaru building owners have exhausted several different options in an attempt to prevent red-billed gulls nesting in the North Otago town’s central business district.

Village’s new cell tower is ready to go

After fire swept through Lake Ohau Village in October 2020, destroying 48 homes and buildings, residents have been calling for better mobile coverage.

Officer in thick of it at anti-mandate protest

Sergeant Tony Woodbridge, of Oamaru, stands in Parliament grounds the day after the protest was...

Officer in thick of it at anti-mandate protest

Sergeant Tony Woodbridge is happy to be home.

Being welcomed back ‘really cool’: principal

Ryan Fraser is the new principal of Ardgowan School. PHOTO: REBECCA RYAN

Being welcomed back ‘really cool’: principal

Ryan Fraser has been welcomed home.

Rates rise reduced but challenges remain

Waitaki District Council building. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Rates rise reduced but challenges remain

The Waitaki District Council must be mindful that while reducing a projected rates rise is a good result, the increase is still higher than what most ratepayers’ incomes are increasing by, its chief executive says.

Spat at, hit arresting officer with stick, whacked flowers

Oamaru’s Garden of Memories. PHOTO: REBECCA RYAN

Spat at, hit arresting officer with stick, whacked flowers

An Oamaru woman is facing charges of intentional damage and assaulting police, after she allegedly knocked the heads off several flowers at the Gardens of Memories on Thursday night.

‘Fairytale’ wedding at the protest

Oamaru couple Mike and Timera Robson got married at the Wellington anti-mandate protest last...

‘Fairytale’ wedding at the protest

Mike Robson and Timera Fleming had not planned to get married at the Wellington anti-mandates protest.

Ohau community wins award for fire plan

Ohau community wins award for fire plan

The Lake Ohau community has been recognised for its efforts in fire preparedness.

Artists’ effort on mural pleases

Oamaru artists (from left) Matthew Wicks, Philina den Dulk, Luzette Crossan and Al Bell put the...

Artists’ effort on mural pleases

Matthew Wicks, Luzette Crossan, Philina den Dulk and Al Bell are making their mark in Oamaru.

Untouched wilderness

Untouched wilderness

After months of Covid-19-induced information overload, a digital detox in Fiordland might be exactly what you need, writes Rebecca Ryan.

Elites among multisport athletes in town to race

Otago’s Janus Staufenburg won the men’s open event. PHOTOS: REBECCA RYAN

Elites among multisport athletes in town to race

The stars aligned for this year’s Oamaru triathlon and duathlon and the South Island secondary schools triathlon and duathlon champs.

Testing centre to increase hours

Testing centre to increase hours

Te Kaika could soon ramp up its Covid-19 testing capacity in the centre of Oamaru.

Shared or active transport key: survey

Oamaru twins Breanna (left) and Alyssa Greaney (20) spent their summer holidays investigating...

Shared or active transport key: survey

Breanna and Alyssa Greaney hope their summer research project has started a conversation about reducing emissions and improving wellbeing through using active modes of transport.

MP’s office vandalised, charge laid

An Oamaru man was arrested and charged with wilful damage after allegedly vandalising Waitaki MP...

MP’s office vandalised, charge laid

Police have charged a 57-year-old Oamaru man with wilful damage, after Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean’s Oamaru office was vandalised yesterday morning.

Man charged over vandalising Waitaki MP's office

Graffiti on the Oamaru office of National MP Jacqui Dean. Photo: Rebecca Ryan

Man charged over vandalising Waitaki MP's office

Police have charged a 57-year-old man with wilful damage, after Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean's Oamaru office was vandalised this morning.

Man charged over vandalising Waitaki MP's office

Police have charged a 57-year-old man with wilful damage, after Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean's Oamaru office was vandalised this morning.

District strategy review ‘on track’

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. PHOTO: ODT FILES

District strategy review ‘on track’

The Waitaki District Council’s economic development and tourism review is "on track and on budget", business attraction and recovery manager Melanie Jones says.

Mayor calls for outcome on Heights

The Waitaki District Council is re-examining the future of Forrester Heights in Oamaru. PHOTO:...

Mayor calls for outcome on Heights

Making a decision "one way or the other" on the future of Forrester Heights is an important step for the Waitaki District Council to take, Mayor Gary Kircher says.

SPCA launches investigation after rider kicks horse

Stills from video footage appearing to show a rider repeatedly kicking and hitting her horse at...

SPCA launches investigation after rider kicks horse

The SPCA has launched an investigation after footage of an equestrian event rider repeatedly kicking and hitting a horse in Oamaru was posted online.

SPCA launches investigation after rider kicks horse

An investigation has been launched after footage of an equestrian event rider repeatedly kicking and hitting a horse in Oamaru was posted online.

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