Building boom could delay courthouse work
Building boom could delay courthouse work
A commercial building boom could delay the return of court services to the historic Oamaru courthouse, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Hamish MacLean
Pupils boxing on
Pupils boxing on
Pupils at Waitaki Boys' High School might have begun a cottage industry for the school through their technology classes.
Sale organised to support victims of elder abuse
Sale organised to support victims of elder abuse
After reading about an 80-year-old Oamaru woman who was conned into handing over cash to alleged scam artists, Lisa Carter decided to find a way to raise funds for victims of elder abuse.
New focus thanks to hospital services review: WDHS chair
New focus thanks to hospital services review: WDHS chair
The clinically led review of services at Oamaru Hospital has changed the conversation between the Southern District Health Board and Waitaki District Health Services, the company's chairman says.
Developers show interest in harbour hotel plan
Developers show interest in harbour hotel plan
The Waitaki District Council has been approached by three developers interested in building hotel accommodation at Oamaru Harbour.
`Plan B' likely for 49th annual shearing competition
`Plan B' likely for 49th annual shearing competition
Organisers of the Waimate Shears are looking at a "plan B'' for hosting this year's 49th shearing competition.
Hull of a race as speedboats go hard for 100km
Hull of a race as speedboats go hard for 100km
A couple of weeks ago Craig Archer "chopped a big toe off with a skill saw'' and could not race his A-class V-hull Playco.
Sexual predator once well regarded
Sexual predator once well regarded
'Working smarter' puts rates up 0.41%
'Working smarter' puts rates up 0.41%
It's official - Waitaki ratepayers will face a 0.41% rates increase next year.
Walmsley jailed for 22 years
Walmsley jailed for 22 years
A former Oamaru Child, Youth and Family caregiver has been sentenced to 22 years in prison on 52 charges, mostly sexual in nature, with many involving under-age girls in his care.
Camping bylaw for consultation
Camping bylaw for consultation
Freedom campers would be allowed to camp in the same spot for a maximum of three days per month under proposed new Waitaki freedom-camping rules.
Health review public Tuesday
Health review public Tuesday
Preliminary recommendations from the joint review of health services in the Waitaki district will be revealed at meetings in Oamaru next week.
RSA building now asbestos free
RSA building now asbestos free
Oamaru's North Otago Returned and Services Association (RSA) building is now asbestos free, raising the prospect it could be returned to use.
Power boat marathon draws 17 entries
Power boat marathon draws 17 entries
The New Zealand Boat Marathon Commission's Oamaru Marathon on Saturday has drawn its largestfield for an Oamaru race.
Expansion of Oamaru precinct urged
Expansion of Oamaru precinct urged
A heritage New Zealand review of Oamaru's historic precinct has recommended much of the town's central business district be preserved because of its historical significance.
Reopening wharf could scare off rare shag
Reopening wharf could scare off rare shag
Since being closed to the public, Oamaru's historic Sumpter Wharf has become a breeding colony for an endangered and little-known species of shag.
Irrigation may be late, company says
Irrigation may be late, company says
Irrigation could arrive late for some shareholders of the North Otago Irrigation Company's expanded network this year.
Boys in fight video return to school
Boys in fight video return to school
Both boys at the centre of a schoolyard fight that brought national attention to an Oamaru high school are back studying at the school.
Wallabies unwanted immigrants
Wallabies unwanted immigrants
A pest is spreading south across the Waitaki River and we're not talking about the Canterbury Crusaders rugby team. Hamish Maclean investigates why southern farmers should be worried about wallabies.
Work on Willetts Collection excites
Work on Willetts Collection excites
A massive collection of stone tools found near the mouth of the Waitaki River more than 50 years ago could shed light on life in the days of the colonisation of New Zealand.