Waters beckon after long seclusion
Boat and beach lovers have been enjoying an element of normality this week as restrictions on recreational activities were eased.
Daniel Birchfield
More services, visitors at hospitals
More services, visitors at hospitals
Hospitals across the South have outlined how they will operate under Covid-19 Alert Level 2.
WDC plan taskforce structure for recovery
WDC plan taskforce structure for recovery
A draft task force structure has been floated by the Waitaki District Council to help guide the district’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Govt’s interest piqued by proposed projects
Govt’s interest piqued by proposed projects
Waitaki's Mayor is optimistic additional information sought by the Govt on three multimillion-dollar infrastructure investment projects will boost the chances of funding for them being approved.
Internet ‘fundamental’
Internet ‘fundamental’
Reliable high-speed internet for those in rural areas could be considered a "fundamental human right", Waitaki District Council chief executive Fergus Power says.
‘Legal highs’ policy may stay
‘Legal highs’ policy may stay
An essentially redundant Waitaki District Council policy on legal highs is up for review and may be needed in future, a council report says.
Woman facing more charges
Woman facing more charges
An Oamaru woman arrested after she attempted to flee from police on foot after a vehicle pursuit around North Otago last week faces further charges, police say.
Water supply upgrade needed
Water supply upgrade needed
There may be ‘‘big trouble'' if a project to boost water pressure in North Otago is not given priority, Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Bevan Koppert says.
Kindness warms moored Aussie pair
Kindness warms moored Aussie pair
For Jackie Morison and Dave Hart, the Covid-19 lockdown experience has felt like something out of a fairytale.
Officer out of action after being ‘coughed on’ by woman
Officer out of action after being ‘coughed on’ by woman
An Oamaru police officer has been stood down after a woman allegedly coughed on them.
Crash damages Oamaru traffic island
Crash damages Oamaru traffic island
The base is all that remains of a pedestrian traffic island barrier in Severn St in Oamaru after it was ploughed into by a vehicle yesterday.
Gliding may return sooner
Gliding may return sooner
Whether Glide Omarama gets airborne before its initially planned September return depends on one thing: Covid-19.
Relief for ratepayers amid crisis
Relief for ratepayers amid crisis
Waitaki ratepayers can breathe a small sigh of relief amid the Covid-19 crisis, as the Waitaki District Council acts to assist those under financial pressure.
Police warn long-range drivers
Police warn long-range drivers
Two groups from Southland and Christchurch found in Oamaru over the weekend have been grilled about their movements by Oamaru police amid the Covid-19 lockdown.
Online alcohol sales going smoothly, stores say
Online alcohol sales going smoothly, stores say
Oamaru liquor store owners say people are being responsible about purchasing alcohol online as the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown continues.
Projects put forward for funding boost post-lockdown
Projects put forward for funding boost post-lockdown
Five "shovel-ready" North Otago projects worth about $60million will be considered for Crown Infrastructure Fund investment, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Concerns aired about enterprises
Concerns aired about enterprises
Lingering concerns about the financial state of one Waitaki District Council-controlled company and the future direction of another have been raised by councillors.
Violence-related call-outs keep police busy
Violence-related call-outs keep police busy
A number of alleged crimes, including eight family harm incidents, were reported to Oamaru police amid the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown at the weekend.
Waitaki emergency centre prepared to help
Waitaki emergency centre prepared to help
A Waitaki District Council emergency operation centre is ready to support the community.
‘Blown away’ by birthday surprise
‘Blown away’ by birthday surprise
Baking a chocolate cake and going for a nice walk.