Couple at loss over rabbit infestation
Couple at loss over rabbit infestation
If the dry was not enough for sheep farmers Ross and Jo Hay to contend with, they have another battle on their hands in the form of the furry, four-legged kind.
Rebecca Ryan
Sports centre plan attracts $5m pledge — but with a catch
Sports centre plan attracts $5m pledge — but with a catch
Plans for a new indoor sport and event centre in Oamaru have been given a significant boost in the form of a $5million anonymous pledge.
First little penguin egg of season found
First little penguin egg of season found
For the third year in a row, the little penguin breeding season has started early in Oamaru.
'Chuffed to be alive': Charity walker determined to get back on road
'Chuffed to be alive': Charity walker determined to get back on road
An Oamaru man who suffered horrific injuries after a hit-and-run during a charity walk says he should be dead. But Red Farrant is determined to get back on the road.
Cancer message gets huge billing
Cancer message gets huge billing
"An ad you can’t miss, for a cancer you do."
District council changes roading contractor
District council changes roading contractor
Whitestone Contracting Ltd has lost its Waimate District Council roading contract to Rooney Earthmoving Ltd.
Apology for lack of action over carbon farming
Apology for lack of action over carbon farming
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher has apologised for not taking action on carbon forestry conversions earlier.
Wearing body cameras now an option for council staff
Wearing body cameras now an option for council staff
Waitaki District Council officers get abused by members of the public on a daily basis - and now they have the option of wearing body cameras to record it.
Love letter sparks 60-year marriage
Love letter sparks 60-year marriage
Young couples of today may never understand the romantic charm of the love letter, but it was the spark that ignited a 60-year marriage for one Weston couple.
Work to bury pipes begins
Work to bury pipes begins
Extensive work is under way to move a section of the Kurow-Duntroon Irrigation Company pipeline out of sight.
Traffic signal problem at pipeline worksite
Traffic signal problem at pipeline worksite
Police stepped in to direct traffic on State Highway 83 yesterday afternoon when temporary traffic lights appeared to be out of sync.
Multisport event raises $10,900 for charities
Multisport event raises $10,900 for charities
If every cloud has a silver lining, organisers of the Whitehorse Big Easy certainly found theirs yesterday.
‘Many amazing moments’ over 43 years
‘Many amazing moments’ over 43 years
Aileen Ryan — a mother, a teacher, an inspiration. North Otago bureau chief Rebecca Ryan chats to her mother, who has retired after teaching at Waikaka School for 43 years.
Incoming councillor vows to shed sweat for ward
Incoming councillor vows to shed sweat for ward
Incoming Waihemo ward councillor Jim Thomson wants to be "perspirational" rather than inspirational.
Easter egg hunt proves popular
Easter egg hunt proves popular
It was an egg-cellent opportunity to bring people together and celebrate the Easter tradition.
Pipe band's sunset serenade
Pipe band's sunset serenade
The North Otago Highland Pipe Band performed Amazing Grace at Oamaru’s Lookout Point as the sun went down on Good Friday.
Truck driver seriously hurt in crash near Herbert
Truck driver seriously hurt in crash near Herbert
A truck driver is seriously injured after their vehicle rolled on State Highway 1 north of Herbert this morning.
Cantabrian designation a headache
Cantabrian designation a headache
"It's Otago - end of story."
Resurfacing second stage of road renewal
Resurfacing second stage of road renewal
The second stage of a $1.8million project to resurface a section of State Highway 1 in Oamaru is under way.
CEO selection is down to three
CEO selection is down to three
Waitaki's mayor and councillors are getting to the business end of selecting a new chief executive at the Waitaki District Council.