Water sports park proves popular before opening
Water sports park proves popular before opening
North Otago's latest attraction is already proving popular before its official opening on March 1.
David Bruce
Restorative justice process 'success'
Restorative justice process 'success'
North Otago victims of crime are getting more say in a restorative justice process that has been hailed ''a North Otago success story''.
Town promotion boost in Malaysia
Town promotion boost in Malaysia
Waimate is benefiting from a trio of Malaysian cousins who grew to love the South Canterbury town, set up a business and still keep a home there.
Awaiting Government response to development agreement
Awaiting Government response to development agreement
The Government's response to an agreement on development of the Omarama, Ohau and Mackenzie Basins will determine the next step in a process that will need special legislation to implement it.
Burglars steal from golf clubs
Burglars steal from golf clubs
Burglars did a round of Waitaki Valley and South Canterbury golf clubs at the weekend, but not to play.
Development finds favour
Development finds favour
General support for a concept to develop land on the Lake Tekapo foreshore is continuing to grow, with the next step to find solutions to issues raised at two recent public workshops.
March-April bridge date
March-April bridge date
Kurow and Hakataramea residents will be involved in a special opening in March or April of the first of two new bridges which link them across the Waitaki River.
Work begins to replace untreated water supply
Work begins to replace untreated water supply
The days of Otematata residents having to boil their drinking water may soon be over, as a new water supply is expected to be commissioned by April.
Amazing fun for kids
Amazing fun for kids
Forty primary-age children competed in the Amazing Race yesterday, the conclusion to five days of activities as part of an Active Kids programme run by Sport Waitaki and the Waitaki Community Recreation Centre.
Brother mourned: murder charge laid
Brother mourned: murder charge laid
Two North Otago sisters are still mourning the loss of their brother, who was killed in the Northern Territory town of Katherine, Australia, last month.
Praise for staff who calmed armed man
Praise for staff who calmed armed man
Four staff of the Oamaru New World supermarket were ''very courageous'' when they tried to calm a burglar armed with a firearm, knife and hammer early yesterday while awaiting the arrival of police.
Commissioner appointed for school
Commissioner appointed for school
Totara School is being governed by a commissioner after the resignation of its board of trustees and its principal of just a year, David Pirie, because of friction between the two over the school's future direction.
Not much escapes Ida at 105
Not much escapes Ida at 105
Even at the age of 105, Ida Langley has a sharp eye.
Not too late to enrol
Not too late to enrol
Last-minute enrolments from people wishing to vote in the by-elections for the Ahuriri Community Board and Oamaru Licensing Trust are still being accepted.
Medical emergency unit receiving calls
Medical emergency unit receiving calls
The Omarama co-response medical unit is now being called out to more medical emergencies, after concerns it was being left out of the loop, which could lead to a loss of life.
Dogs safe at home
Dogs safe at home
The distraught Oamaru owner of two ''dearly loved'' dogs who went missing early on Sunday morning was yesterday happy to have them home again.
Further information sought on erosion protection
Further information sought on erosion protection
A start to coastal protection work on Oamaru's foreshore has been delayed by the Waitaki District Council so more information can be obtained.
Businesses gain from cycle trail
Businesses gain from cycle trail
New businesses are cashing in on the growing popularity of the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail, which stretches 312km from Mt Cook to the Oamaru Harbour breakwater.
Hope for Oamaru court; Balclutha to go
Hope for Oamaru court; Balclutha to go
Balclutha is set to completely lose its court services, but Oamaru may get another temporary facility while strengthening and ownership options for the town's historic 1883 courthouse are investigated.
Fraud results in real estate licence cancellation
Fraud results in real estate licence cancellation
A former Timaru real estate agent with a gambling addiction who defrauded a client and the company he worked for has had his licence cancelled and been ordered to pay compensation by the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal.