Plant site plan panned
Plant site plan panned
South Island Resource Recovery Limited (SIRRL) is promising an Earth it cannot deliver, Why Waste Waimate committee member Robert Ireland says.
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Tongan PM stops by to say thank you
Tongan PM stops by to say thank you
Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni’s surprise visit to Oamaru will "forever live in our hearts", Waitaki Tongan Community project facilitator Katalina Veituna says.
Multiple charges after Oamaru AOS callout
Multiple charges after Oamaru AOS callout
An Oamaru man is facing a raft of charges following a police incident which closed State Highway 1 at the town’s southern entrance on Saturday.
Oamaru man charged after highway closed
Oamaru man charged after highway closed
An Oamaru man is facing a raft of charges following a police search which closed SH1 at the town's southern entrance on Saturday.
Pacific Is group offers support
Pacific Is group offers support
As the saying goes, many hands make light work.
Haka ends service in thrilling fashion
Haka ends service in thrilling fashion
A group of young men performing a spine-tingling haka brought an end to Oamaru’s Anzac Day service.
Strong second half secures win for Kurow
Strong second half secures win for Kurow
It really was the old cliche game of two halves.
‘Mixed emotions’ over quitting camp lease
‘Mixed emotions’ over quitting camp lease
After 10 years, Brent and Kirsty Cowles are moving on from the Otematata Holiday Park and Lodge.
Permanent memorial to SS ‘Maheno’ to be unveiled
Permanent memorial to SS ‘Maheno’ to be unveiled
April Hayes Dickson has always had a deep connection to the SS Maheno.
No injuries after truck and car crash
No injuries after truck and car crash
A car and a truck have crashed in Oamaru this afternoon.
Cyclist hit by car in Oamaru
Cyclist hit by car in Oamaru
A cyclist has been hit by a car in Oamaru this morning.
Spate of rego plate thefts
Spate of rego plate thefts
Registration plates have been stolen from three vehicles in Oamaru during the past few weeks.
Cyclist hit by car in Oamaru
Cyclist hit by car in Oamaru
A cyclist has been hit by a car in Oamaru this morning.
Hospital lessons for Government
Hospital lessons for Government
Teaching central government about Oamaru Hospital could open the door for more funding opportunities, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Memorial mural has family link for artist
Memorial mural has family link for artist
Waimate artist Bill Scott has always felt a deep connection with war.
Bunny’s gifts delight pupil
Bunny’s gifts delight pupil
Kakanui School pupils were hopping with joy after another visit from the town’s mysterious Easter bunny.
The pipes are calling
The pipes are calling
The sweet sounds of Amazing Grace brought an end to Good Friday.
Maheno’s come-from-behind push fails with knock-on ruled
Maheno’s come-from-behind push fails with knock-on ruled
Maheno came so close. In the dying minutes of the Citizens Shield clash on Saturday, first five Lachie Kingan sprinted towards the line to complete a hat-trick, appearing to steal a last-minute win...
Everyone safe after blaze at Chinese restaurant
Everyone safe after blaze at Chinese restaurant
The owner of an Oamaru restaurant extensively damaged in a fire on Tuesday night is grateful her staff are safe.
Record numbers at trail ride fundraiser
Record numbers at trail ride fundraiser
After a false start, the Five Forks Foothills Trail Ride finally switched into gear.