Daniel Birchfield

$23m infrastructure spending welcomed

Otago, Southland and the West Coast are in line for a $23million funding injection to help address a range of infrastructure issues, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced yesterday.

Firefighter for 25 years and still keen to serve

Gavin Cochrane, of the Kurow Volunteer Fire Brigade, with his wife, Nancy. Mr Cochrane was...

Firefighter for 25 years and still keen to serve

After more than 11,000 callouts, Kurow Volunteer Fire Brigade Station Officer Gavin Cochrane has no plans to pull the pin on doing his duty any time soon.

Criterion to reopen as hotel

Oamaru’s Criterion Hotel will reopen as a hotel in the future, the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust...

Criterion to reopen as hotel

Oamaru's Criterion Hotel will reopen and "continue to run as a hotel", but exactly when that will happen continues to be kept under wraps.

Solution in sight for gull mess

Plans are under way to find a solution to cleaning the mess created by red-billed gulls in...

Solution in sight for gull mess

A solution may have been found by the Waitaki District Council to tackle the unsightly mess being left on the footpath in Coquet St by endangered red-billed gulls.

Southern ultra race set for swansong

Keith Burrows, of England, celebrates as he crosses the line in the 2019 Anchor Milk Otago Alps 2...

Southern ultra race set for swansong

As the curtain prepares to fall on the final Alps 2 Ocean Ultra, organiser Mike Sandri knows emotions will run high when the final competitor crosses the finish line. Daniel Birchfield caught up...

Two referred to Youth Aid after bakery break-in

Coupland’s Bakeries in Oamaru, which was allegedly targeted by thieves yesterday morning. PHOTO:...

Two referred to Youth Aid after bakery break-in

A group of youths allegedly broke into the Coupland’s Bakeries premises in Oamaru, police say.

Council may assist financially with proposed new cinema

The now-closed Limelight Cinema in Oamaru. PHOTO: DANIEL BIRCHFIELD

Council may assist financially with proposed new cinema

Opening a movie theatre in Oamaru is "looking more viable than ever", Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.

New charging stations

New charging stations

It is a case of third time lucky for the Dunedin EV Owners Group, after an announcement Palmerston will finally get an electric vehicle charging station.

Crs argue fee hikes should be equitable

Crs argue fee hikes should be equitable

A ‘‘two-step process’’ to determine building and consent fees for social housing needs to be considered by the Waitaki District Council, Cr Melanie Tavendale says.

No injuries in truck crash

Firefighters at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Homestead Rd, at Weston, inland from...

No injuries in truck crash

Two men trapped in a light truck after it rolled inland from Oamaru yesterday had to kick their way out of the vehicle.

Event a chance to see, play with pro golfers

Getting in some practice at the North Otago Golf Club yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s North Otago...

Event a chance to see, play with pro golfers

A former European Tour winner will headline a field of more than 40 professionals at tomorrow’s North Otago Legends Pro-am at the North Otago Golf Club.

Ambulance plans ‘premature’

Ambulance plans ‘premature’

Seeking the public’s views on St John’s plans to build an ambulance station at Awamoa Park in Oamaru is ‘‘premature’’ given it has not formally requested to lease land there, Cr Jim Hopkins says.

Mixed response to extra IT job

A funding request for an additional staff member for the Waitaki District Council’s IT department drew a mixed response in the council chambers yesterday, despite being approved.

Council to consult on park lease

Council to consult on park lease

Whether the Waitaki District Council will lease a parcel of land at Awamoa Park to St John to build an ambulance station will be be decided only after public consultation takes place.

Mexican delegation sees similarities, innovation, economic opportunities

A high-powered Mexican delegation has given Oamaru the tick of approval as an innovative business area with strong economic development opportunities.

Young rodeo rider feels need for speed

Oamaru’s Chloe Ruddle (12) guides her horse around a barrel in the junior barrel race at the...

Young rodeo rider feels need for speed

At just 12 years old and with five years of experience, Chloe Ruddle is a rider for rodeo fans to keep an eye on.

Building consent fees hike mooted

Non-compliant building inspections and poor quality building consent applications may hit offenders in the pocket under a Waitaki District Council proposal.

Board complete at last

Peter Ellis (left) is congratulated by Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher after being sworn in as the...

Board complete at last

Four months after Waitaki’s local government elections, the fifth seat on the Ahuriri Community Board has finally been filled.

St Kevin’s lines up new tenant

St Kevin’s College hostel matron Lou Pearson and principal Paul Olsen look through possible plans...

St Kevin’s lines up new tenant

Discussions with a potential tenant for the former girls’ hostel at St Kevin’s College are "well advanced", principal Paul Olsen says.

Healthcare NZ plan opposed

Protesters outside Healthcare NZ’s Oamaru office in Coquet St yesterday, demonstrate against a...

Healthcare NZ plan opposed

Healthcare NZ chief executive Vanessa Dudley was called "gutless" by protesters during a demonstration in Oamaru yesterday against a proposal to axe jobs in North Otago.

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