Hamish MacLean

Penguins in colony’s care found in public areas

A Fiordland crested penguin takes a drink at Friendly Bay in Oamaru before being rescued by...

Penguins in colony’s care found in public areas

With two Fiordland crested penguins now in care at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, the public’s behaviour around protected species is increasingly important, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony...

Developers aware of being in public eye

Debbie and Ross Ward with their children Henry (9) and Molly (5) will move into the manager’s...

Developers aware of being in public eye

The developers of an ocean-facing 22-unit boutique luxury accommodation complex in Tyne St know Oamaru Harbour projects are increasingly being put under microscopic scrutiny.

Closed-door workshop to review Downer parks contract

Closed-door workshop to review Downer parks contract

An urgent Waitaki District Council closed-door workshop will attempt to "get to the bottom of" why the council parks contractor, Downer, has struggled to keep up with its maintenance programme.

Sycamore trees to go

After a brief stay of execution, all nine sycamore trees in Tyne St appear set to go.

Mayor calls for strategy on parking

Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher wants the district to have a parking strategy - and a plan for parking in Oamaru's central business district - developed in conjunction with the upcoming annual plan.

Consultation on rebuild of failed stone wall

The wall in July last year. It collapsed in May 2016 after being stabilised only two months earlier. Photo: Hamish MacLean.

Consultation on rebuild of failed Severn St stone wall

A possible rebuild of the historic Severn St wall, which failed more than two years ago, will go out for public feedback as costs could climb over $1 million.

Victorian precinct's Criterion Hotel listed for sale

The Criterion Hotel business is for sale. PHOTO: HAMISH MACLEAN

Victorian precinct's Criterion Hotel listed for sale

A landmark business in Oamaru's Victorian Precinct is up for sale.

Horses lead the way at show

Brin Millar has the poise of a seasoned pro.

Chinese New Year event to be smaller

The Year of the Pig will be ushered in quietly around the region.

Vigilance paying off at colony

As yellow-eyed penguin chicks at Moeraki approach 90 days old they are almost ready for their...

Vigilance paying off at colony

Following the discovery of avian malaria last year among the world’s rarest penguins, the folk at Moeraki are keeping a close eye on this year’s brood. Hamish MacLean reports.

Farmer shocked heifers missing

A North Otago dairy farmer says he is in a state of disbelief after realising 60 rising 2-year Friesian heifers had been taken from his farm.

Driver was consuming meth, police say

After weaving through traffic and running red lights in Oamaru, a Mosgiel man who attempted to ram a police car while trying to flee from police yesterday morning allegedly told them he was driving...

Temporary court building to go

The temporary courthouse in Humber St, no longer in use, will be gone from Oamaru in the autumn,...

Temporary court building to go

Oamaru's ''porta-court'' will be removed in March, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.

Mosgiel man arrested after pursuit in Oamaru

A Mosgiel man is now in custody after a three-hour search ended in Waimate before noon today after he allegedly failed to stop, attempted to ram a police car, and drove dangerously in Oamaru this morning.

Beach Rd sites to be protected by rock armouring

Rocks are stored at Beach Rd as up to four sites along the scenic route south of Oamaru await...

Beach Rd sites to be protected by rock armouring

As erosion continues to bite into Beach Rd, up to four sites along the coastal scenic drive south of Oamaru await rock armouring.

Trust after 'right tenant' for Loan and Merc

The Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust, which owns the Loan and Merc in Harbour St, is casting a wide...

Trust after 'right tenant' for Loan and Merc

The Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust is - in a rare move - seeking expressions of interest to lease the middle floor of the three-storey Loan and Merc in Harbour St.