Changes to some speed limits in offing
Changes to some speed limits in offing
Speed limits on some roads in the Waitaki district are potentially set for an overhaul.
Daniel Birchfield
Crazy overtaking manoeuvre caught on dashcam
Crazy overtaking manoeuvre caught on dashcam
When Stephen Carter saw a vehicle on a collision course with his, while travelling from Christchurch to Oamaru, he could scarcely believe what he was seeing.
WDHS 'under funded'; 'getting beyond a joke'
WDHS 'under funded'; 'getting beyond a joke'
Waitaki District Health Services is losing money ''hand over fist'' and that must change, a member of the Waitaki Community Hospital Action Group says.
Councillors reflect on mosque attacks
Councillors reflect on mosque attacks
A meeting of the Waitaki District Council opened on a sombre note yesterday as councillors, council staff and members of the public reflected on the Christchurch terror attacks.
Intimate set opens jazz festival
Intimate set opens jazz festival
When singer-songwriter Paul Ubana Jones is in his element, he can feel when a crowd is with him.
Petition to `fix' hospital proposal
Petition to `fix' hospital proposal
An Oamaru group has launched an online petition asking Waitaki District Health Services to "fix the flaws" in its controversial proposal that may result in staffing and layout changes at Oamaru...
Camera helps safety
Camera helps safety
A CCTV camera installed at the Oamaru skate park late last year appears to be doing its job, Oamaru police say.
Village seeking more staff as work ends
Village seeking more staff as work ends
As Oamaru retirement complex Observatory Village Lifecare prepares to open the last of its care bed wings, it is also in the process of recruiting more staff.
Natural Health business closing
Natural Health business closing
Lower Thames St in Oamaru will have another vacant retail space when Natural Health closes at the end of April.
WDHS says little on staffing claim
WDHS says little on staffing claim
Waitaki District Health Services is being-tight lipped on claims of staff shortages at Oamaru Hospital.
Scuffle outside courthouse
Scuffle outside courthouse
Court security staff had to call in police to help defuse a potentially violent situation outside the Oamaru District Court yesterday.
Work to remove temporary courthouse set to begin soon
Work to remove temporary courthouse set to begin soon
Work to remove the former temporary courthouse will begin before the end of the month, the Ministry of Justice says.
Crash driver suffered only one 'blackout'
Crash driver suffered only one 'blackout'
The man who killed one person and injured two others when his vehicle mounted an Oamaru footpath, striking them, is adamant the only ''blackout'' he suffered was when he was behind the wheel that day.
Inquest into Waikouaiti man's death closes
Inquest into Waikouaiti man's death closes
A coronial inquest into the death of a Waikouaiti man killed after being struck by a car in Eden St in 2016 concluded at the Oamaru District Court this afternoon.
Inquest into driver's suitability
Inquest into driver's suitability
The partner of a Waikouaiti man killed when a driver mounted an Oamaru footpath, ploughing into him and two others, says requesting a coronial inquest was the last thing she could do to put the grieving and pain behind her.
Inquest into Waikouaiti man's death begins
Inquest into Waikouaiti man's death begins
A coronial inquest into the death of a Waikouaiti man killed in 2016 when a driver mounted an Oamaru footpath and ploughed into him and two others has started at the Oamaru District Court this...
SDHB in favour of hospital restructure
SDHB in favour of hospital restructure
The Southern District Health Board has thrown its support behind a controversial Waitaki District Health Services restructuring proposal for Oamaru Hospital.
Most happy with meal quality: survey
Most happy with meal quality: survey
A survey has revealed the majority of inpatients at Oamaru Hospital and people using the town's Meals on Wheels service are happy with the quality of food being provided.
WDHS plans to hold more public meetings
WDHS plans to hold more public meetings
Waitaki District Health Services plans to hold more community meetings, after the outcome of a series of sessions held recently in response to the public outcry generated by its proposed...
New mountain bike event to raise funds for school
New mountain bike event to raise funds for school
What started out as a conversation between three mates keen on mountain biking has become an event that will benefit a small North Otago school.