Smouldering burn-off prompts recall for fire crews
Smouldering burn-off prompts recall for fire crews
Crews are working to extinguish a smouldering fire near Oamaru this morning.
Kayla Hodge
Waitaki community combines to send its first shipment of aid and its support
Waitaki community combines to send its first shipment of aid and its support
The Waitaki Tongan Community Trust has sent its first shipment of support to Tonga.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Lindis Pass crash
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Lindis Pass crash
A person has received moderate injuries in a motorcycle crash in the Lindis Pass this morning.
A sense of pride through song on Waitangi Day
A sense of pride through song on Waitangi Day
Te Whare Koa Marae is helping people reconnect with their heritage.
Few on hand to see Highlanders’ pre-season triumph
Few on hand to see Highlanders’ pre-season triumph
It is not often the crowd — or lack thereof — is stunned into silence when the home team wins.
Investigation into suspected caravan arson
Investigation into suspected caravan arson
Police are investigating a suspected arson after a caravan was destroyed in Oamaru yesterday morning.
Caravan destroyed in suspected arson
Caravan destroyed in suspected arson
Police are investigating a suspected arson after a caravan was destroyed by fire in Oamaru this morning.
Protected gull found shot with arrow
Protected gull found shot with arrow
The Department of Conservation is appalled a protected red-billed gull has been shot as ‘‘target practice’’ in Oamaru.
Drugs, weapons charges for Oamaru teen
Drugs, weapons charges for Oamaru teen
A teenage girl from Oamaru has been arrested on a raft of charges including for drugs and weapons.
Drugs, weapons charges for Oamaru teen
Drugs, weapons charges for Oamaru teen
A teenage girl from Oamaru has been arrested on a raft of charges including for drugs and weapons.
Driving through, it’s just the shot!
Driving through, it’s just the shot!
Oamaru families came out in droves to get themselves vaccinated against Covid-19 yesterday.
Pasifika community group host vaccination drive-through
Pasifika community group host vaccination drive-through
The Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group hosting its first drive-through vaccination clinic at Centennial Park today until 7pm.
Role of police vital in small town, pair say
Role of police vital in small town, pair say
Sophie Clarke and Kyle Sutherland had never met each other until last year.
Local community organises fundraising for support
Local community organises fundraising for support
Waitaki Tongan Community member Mele Finau Huakau gets down to work at a car wash in Oamaru on Saturday.
Deputy mayor decides not to run for council again
Deputy mayor decides not to run for council again
After serving three terms as a Waitaki district councillor, Melanie Tavendale has decided it is time for a new adventure.
Burglaries, thefts prompt a police security warning
Burglaries, thefts prompt a police security warning
Oamaru police are advising people to secure their property after a spate of burglaries in North Otago.
Family comforted dad died doing what he loved
Family comforted dad died doing what he loved
For Robert John Martin, home was in the sky.
Open class win delights shearer
Open class win delights shearer
Luis Pincol is living his dream.
Health organisation chairman leaving
Health organisation chairman leaving
Mark Rogers has resigned as Waitaki District Health Services (WDHS) board chairman.
Power and peace of land and sea channelled in art
Power and peace of land and sea channelled in art
Creativity has always fuelled Maree White’s soul. At her annual exhibition in Otematata, the Whakatane artist, who grew up in Waitaki, tells Kayla Hodge about her love for the arts.