Valley life entices officer from Oamaru
Valley life entices officer from Oamaru
Kurow has a new sheriff in town.
Shannon Gillies
Flooding from burst main
Flooding from burst main
A burst water pipe in Kurow on Friday night caused flooding to a business and affected part of the main roading network in town, the local fire brigade chief says.
Farmers' mental health emphasised
Farmers' mental health emphasised
A room of Oamaru citizens was told the September 23 general election will be one of the ''most important'' of its kind.
NZ First sets sights on regions
NZ First leader in town as party sets sights on regions
After taking the previously safe National stronghold of Northland, New Zealand First has now set its sights on regional electorates, including Waitaki.
Loves-Me-Not making difference
Loves-Me-Not making difference
Positive effects of a programme tackling consent and relationship structures are beginning to emerge.
Librarian retires after 35 years
Librarian retires after 35 years
Otematata librarian Pauline Coulman has shushed her last child.
Tsunami siren trial
Tsunami siren trial
An upcoming trial of the tsunami warning system at the Kaik Fishing Reserve, Waitaki River mouth, will take place at 10am on July 17.
Trumpeting her cause
Trumpeting her cause
Even in rural New Zealand anyone can make a difference on a global level, a Glenavy woman says.
Census push for Pasifika community
Push for Pasifika community to take part in 2018 census
Planning is under way to encourage communities in North Otago to take part in the 2018 census after it became clear the area’s third-largest ethnic group was under-represented in official statistics.
Safe now? Update police, callers told
Safe now? Update police, callers told
Police are calling for better communication from people after tourists who reported themselves lost then got out of their predicament did not tell anyone about it.
'Lost' tourists found way out, didn't tell police
'Lost' tourists found way out, didn't tell police
Police are calling for better communication from people after tourists, who reported themselves lost then found their way out of their predicament, chose to not tell anyone about it.
Police find hoard of stolen goods
Police find hoard of stolen goods
A police search at an Oamaru address has uncovered stolen items worth thousands of dollars.
Man to appear in court over two firearms incidents
Man to appear in court over two firearms incidents
A 25-year-old man will appear in the Timaru District Court today in connection with two firearm-related incidents in the Timaru region on Sunday.
Offences examined
Offences examined
Waimate police are examining whether four offences, including a police pursuit and the theft of a Waimate District Council security camera, are connected.
Rock art research
Rock art research
Maori rock art sites in North Otago are part of a research programme looking at the effect of water on limestone.
Compensation sought over irrigation
Compensation sought over irrigation
A St Andrews man plans to seek compensation from Hunter Down's Water Ltd for stress.
Oamaru man shot and left at hospital
Oamaru man shot and left at hospital
A Oamaru man has been shot in the leg and then dropped off at Timaru Hospital.
Seven boat racers scared off by conditions
Seven boat racers scared off by conditions
Despite some competitors being unable to complete the Oamaru race of the New Zealand Boat Marathon Commission race series, the event was still a success, the race convener says.
Ocean race 'rough on boat and body'
Ocean race 'rough on boat and body'
Like ducks to water, almost.
Crash cuts power to Moeraki homes
Crash cuts power to Moeraki homes
Electricity was cut to about 300 homes in the Moeraki area on Saturday after a car crashed into a power pole just before 11am.