Dangerous driving incidents filmed
Dangerous driving incidents filmed
A truck driver has captured footage of two instances of dangerous driving in the space of two weeks on State Highway 1 south of Oamaru.
Daniel Birchfield
Temporary court removal begins
Temporary court removal begins
After a month-long delay, work to remove Oamaru's former temporary courthouse is under way.
Stolen vehicle sought
Stolen vehicle sought
Oamaru police are seeking the driver of a vehicle allegedly stolen from a Dunedin address that was involved in a high-speed pursuit on the streets of Oamaru yesterday.
No hospital roles lost after review
No hospital roles lost after review
No permanent Oamaru Hospital staff are expected to lose their jobs as a result of the Waitaki District Health Services' controversial "proposal for change'' review, it has been announced.
Gull coming south: plans for Maheno
Gull coming south: plans for Maheno
The already competitive North Otago fuel market is set to become even more crowded as Gull prepares to swoop in and open its first South Island site in July.
'No jobs to go' in health shake-up
'No permanent jobs to go' in health shake-up
No permanent Oamaru Hospital staff are expected to lose their jobs as a result of the Waitaki District Health Services' controversial 'proposal for change' review.
March against hospital changes this week
March against hospital changes this week
A protest march against the contentious Waitaki District Health Services "proposal for change" for Oamaru Hospital is set to take place this week, the chairwoman of the Oamaru-based group says.
Consultation on speed limits opens today
Consultation on speed limits opens today
The first round of public consultation on the Waitaki District Council's proposed changes to speed limits on some roads in the district opens today.
Petition on hospital draws 504 signatures
Petition on hospital draws 504 signatures
A petition launched by an Oamaru-based group asking Waitaki District Health Services to hold off on its controversial proposal that may result in staffing and layout changes at Oamaru Hospital has over 500 signatures.
Remembrance service to be held tonight
Remembrance service to be held tonight
A remembrance service honouring those killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks will be the first opportunity the wider community has to join the Muslim community in mourning, Waitaki's Mayor says.
Spivey Real Estate joins PGG Wrightson
Spivey Real Estate joins PGG Wrightson
After close to 40 years, Oamaru's Spivey Real Estate is no more.
Dog pound staying put
Dog pound staying put
Oamaru's dog pound will stay in Chelmer St, after councillors voted at a meeting of the full council on Tuesday in favour of upgrading the existing site.
Airfield company looking to new income streams
Airfield company looking to new income streams
Omarama Airfield Ltd is working on ways to boost non aviation-related income and enhance its presence in the industry, its chairman says.
Trustees to resume duties at WBHS
Trustees to resume duties at WBHS
After more than four years of being governed by a commissioner, Waitaki Boys' High School will have a board of trustees in place from mid-June.
Osteopath swaps clinic for easier life
Osteopath swaps clinic for easier life
From fighting fires to helping people fight their aches and pains, Oamaru osteopath Bob Arnot has decided to start taking life easier.
Crash on North Otago bridge
Crash on North Otago bridge
North Otago police are investigating the cause of a crash on the Waitaki Bridge this morning.
Church changes hands
Church changes hands
After more than two years, House of Breakthrough Church has finally found a larger place of worship for its Oamaru congregation.
Whitestone Contracting's half-year profits climb
Whitestone Contracting's half-year profits climb
Whitestone Contracting Ltd's long record of solid financial performances has continued.
Barrelling to rodeo national titles
Barrelling to rodeo national titles
Rodeo will always have a place in Rhondine Long's heart, even well after she retires from active competition.
Deficit for Waitaki Health Services rises past $1m
Deficit for Waitaki Health Services rises past $1m
Waitaki District Health Services is set to report a deficit of more than $1million for the 2018-19 financial year, chief executive Ruth Kibble says.