Daniel Birchfield

Misiloi issues appeal to ‘stop the off-field stuff’

Misiloi issues appeal to ‘stop the off-field stuff’

A Highlanders player has asked for the off-field incidents in the build-up to the annual first XV clash between St Kevin’s College and Waitaki Boys’ High School in Oamaru to stop.

Zero rate increase declared as higher take expected from development

Zero rate increase declared as higher take expected from development

Waitaki district ratepayers will not face a rates rise this financial year, despite a 0.3% rise in the amount of rates to be collected by the Waitaki District Council.

Free parking reconsidered after misuse

Oamaru’s Meek St car park, where parking spaces have been at a premium. PHOTO: DANIEL BIRCHFIELD

Free parking reconsidered after misuse

Fears already stretched parking areas in central Oamaru will become more congested have been expressed around the Waitaki District Council table.

Educator heads home to lead Waitaki Girls’

Queen’s High School deputy principal Liz Koni has been appointed principal of Waitaki Girls’ High...

Educator heads home to lead Waitaki Girls’

When Liz Koni left Oamaru as a teenager, she did so straight out of St Kevin’s College.

Swastikas increase schools’ rivalry tensions

Graffiti, including a swastika, spray-painted on the sign at the main entrance to St Kevin’s
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Swastikas increase schools’ rivalry tensions

The spray-painting of swastikas at the main entrance to St Kevin’s College has left the Oamaru school reeling, as tensions continue to rise ahead of the rugby game against Waitaki Boys’ High School.

From farm life to aviation — and back

Avon Glen farm manager Sven Thelning outside the Enfield dairy farm's milking shed. PHOTO: DANIEL...

From farm life to aviation — and back

Sven Thelning is just as comfortable on the farm as he is high in the clouds.

Rugby to go ahead despite altercation

Rugby to go ahead despite altercation

Friday's eagerly anticipated annual First XV rugby clash between Waitaki Boys’ High School and St Kevin’s College in Oamaru seems set to go ahead despite an ongoing police investigation.

Refurbished pools reopen on Saturday

Waitaki Aquatic Centre manager Matthew Lanyon at the aquatic centre yesterday, before its...

Refurbished pools reopen on Saturday

Oamaru's Waitaki Aquatic Centre is set to reopen on Saturday after a large refurbishment project.

Police warn fake currency being presented as payment

More than a dozen counterfeit banknotes have been presented at Oamaru businesses within the past week, police in Oamaru say.

Intruders wreak havoc

Terraces Art Gallery owner Kevin Murdoch assesses damage to his building after
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Intruders wreak havoc

An Oamaru artist is devastated after a path of destruction was carved through his gallery on Thursday.

Aerospace company seeks other launch sites

Dawn Aerospace's Mk-1 Spaceplane. The startup says its Mk-2 will be 20 times the weight and have...

Aerospace company seeks other launch sites

Dawn Aerospace remains committed to Oamaru, despite its plans to possibly base some trial launches from Pukaki Airport in the neighbouring Mackenzie District.

Boat salvaged after washing on to rocks

Sarita is tied in place with ropes at Oamaru Harbour yesterday afternoon, after it slipped its...

Boat salvaged after washing on to rocks

The owner of a vessel that slipped its mooring and drifted on to rocks in Oamaru Harbour is "devastated" by damage to the boat.

Investigation after fracas at St Kevin’s

Police launch investigation after fracas at St Kevin’s

Oamaru police have confirmed they are investigating an incident at St Kevin’s College that left an 18-year-old with a fractured collarbone.

Document’s language will hinder public engagement, councillor argues

Waitaki deputy mayor Jim Hopkins hopes it is his time to lead the Waitaki district as he...

Document’s language will hinder public engagement, councillor argues

An Oamaru ward councillor has lambasted the wording of a Waitaki District Council consultation document as "alienating".

Dogs called on axe-wielding man

The man allegedly threatened people with an axe. Photo: Getty Images

Dogs called on axe-wielding man

An Oamaru man who sparked a manhunt after allegedly threatening the occupants of a South Hill property with an axe last night will appear in court this morning.

Free car parks will continue beyond June

Figures from REINZ show the median price for houses sold in the Waitaki district has risen from ...

Free car parks will continue beyond June

Oamaru residents will continue to enjoy free parking beyond the end of June.

Quarry set to host drive-in movie

Dagmar Rohrbach (left), of Bigger Picture Oamaru and Parkside Quarries tour operator Judy...

Quarry set to host drive-in movie

An Oamaru group’s plan to open a movie theatre in Harbour St has been shelved, but they are offering people a night at the flicks in a different setting.

Land ownership issue muddies payment matter

Confusion over land ownership at the Otematata Golf Club threatened to muddy an already contentious issue surrounding power poles during a meeting of the Ahuriri Community Board this week.

Gliding gleans glimmer of hope from interest in airfield operations

A glider pilot takes off from the Omarama Airfield during a gliding competition. PHOTO: ANDREW...

Gliding gleans glimmer of hope from interest in airfield operations

Omarama Airfield Ltd has attracted the attention of several operators keen to bring gliding-related activities back to the Waitaki Valley township.

Tourism Waitaki’s staff cut two-thirds

Tourism Waitaki’s staff cut two-thirds

Tourism Waitaki’s workforce has been slashed by two-thirds and two information centres will close as the spectre of Covid-19 looms over the embattled tourism industry.

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