Walmsley jailed for 22 years
Walmsley jailed for 22 years
A former Oamaru Child, Youth and Family caregiver has been sentenced to 22 years in prison on 52 charges, mostly sexual in nature, with many involving under-age girls in his care.
Hamish MacLean
Camping bylaw for consultation
Camping bylaw for consultation
Freedom campers would be allowed to camp in the same spot for a maximum of three days per month under proposed new Waitaki freedom-camping rules.
Health review public Tuesday
Health review public Tuesday
Preliminary recommendations from the joint review of health services in the Waitaki district will be revealed at meetings in Oamaru next week.
RSA building now asbestos free
RSA building now asbestos free
Oamaru's North Otago Returned and Services Association (RSA) building is now asbestos free, raising the prospect it could be returned to use.
Power boat marathon draws 17 entries
Power boat marathon draws 17 entries
The New Zealand Boat Marathon Commission's Oamaru Marathon on Saturday has drawn its largestfield for an Oamaru race.
Expansion of Oamaru precinct urged
Expansion of Oamaru precinct urged
A heritage New Zealand review of Oamaru's historic precinct has recommended much of the town's central business district be preserved because of its historical significance.
Reopening wharf could scare off rare shag
Reopening wharf could scare off rare shag
Since being closed to the public, Oamaru's historic Sumpter Wharf has become a breeding colony for an endangered and little-known species of shag.
Irrigation may be late, company says
Irrigation may be late, company says
Irrigation could arrive late for some shareholders of the North Otago Irrigation Company's expanded network this year.
Boys in fight video return to school
Boys in fight video return to school
Both boys at the centre of a schoolyard fight that brought national attention to an Oamaru high school are back studying at the school.
Wallabies unwanted immigrants
Wallabies unwanted immigrants
A pest is spreading south across the Waitaki River and we're not talking about the Canterbury Crusaders rugby team. Hamish Maclean investigates why southern farmers should be worried about wallabies.
Work on Willetts Collection excites
Work on Willetts Collection excites
A massive collection of stone tools found near the mouth of the Waitaki River more than 50 years ago could shed light on life in the days of the colonisation of New Zealand.
Freedom camping bylaw gets boost
Freedom camping bylaw gets boost
Money will be available for a freedom camping bylaw if the Waitaki District Council goes ahead as expected with a plan to tackle the controversial issue later this month.
Bore proposed as answer to dry grounds at domain
Bore proposed as answer to dry grounds at domain
Dry grounds creating near unplayable conditions for the Valley Sports Club at Weston this summer could be changed if a proposed 40m bore at the Weston Domain finds a reliable water source.
Pair escape serious injury
Pair escape serious injury
A north Otago mother and daughter were lucky to escape serious injury after the ute they were in skidded 100m and rolled "several times'' near Weston yesterday afternoon.
Council to finalise draft annual plan
Council to finalise draft annual plan
The Waitaki District Council will finalise its 2016-17 draft annual plan today as councillors debate which items to include in its budget for the coming financial year.
Double-header for Ginger at the sheep dog trials
Double-header for Ginger at the sheep dog trials
It has been a big week for Omarama farmer Ginger Anderson.
Sea of goggles as steampunk enthusiasts blow into town
Sea of goggles as steampunk enthusiasts blow into town
"Brilliant" and "breath-taking'' are superlatives Steampunk NZ Festival Weekend co-organiser Helen Jansen used to describe the sellout weekend events in Oamaru.
Taking over pub a dream come true
Taking over pub a dream come true
Being a publican has always been a dream for Sue Cameron-Duncan.
Penguin colony at mercy of visitors
Penguin colony at mercy of visitors
Setting the night on fire
Setting the night on fire
Performing at Tourism Waitaki's Fire and Steam Festival in Wansbeck St is Flame Entertainment's Jodie Glinster, of Queenstown.