WBHS pupils filmed in brutal assault
WBHS pupils filmed in brutal assault
Footage of a violent attack by Waitaki Boys’ High School pupils shared online has been labelled appalling and the attack "should never have happened", police say.
Kayla Hodge
Emphatic win as North Otago vanquishes Buller
Emphatic win as North Otago vanquishes Buller
North Otago laid its stake in the ground early for this year’s Meads Cup after decimating Buller 71-10 on Saturday.
OPICG Covid response praised: ‘it was huge’
OPICG Covid response praised: ‘it was huge’
Ministry of Health Pacific leaders have praised Oamaru for its response protecting the community against Covid-19.
Daffodil Day bunches delivered in style
Daffodil Day bunches delivered in style
Waitaki Girls’ High School pupils Charlotte Nichols (18, left) and Breanna Stewart (17) prepare to hitch a ride in a 1950 Bedford truck for Daffodil Day.
5-year roading contract given to Whitestone
5-year roading contract given to Whitestone
The Waitaki District Council has ditched SouthRoads as its roading maintenance contractor after a decade, returning to its council-owned organisation in a deal worth more than $25 million.
‘Disappointing’ vandalism of statue in gardens
‘Disappointing’ vandalism of statue in gardens
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men would have their work cut out putting Oamaru’s Humpty Dumpty together again.
North Otago pulls away from Otago Country in second half
North Otago pulls away from Otago Country in second half
The battle of the blue and gold has gone to the north.
Waitaki health service ‘ripe with opportunity’
Waitaki health service ‘ripe with opportunity’
Health Minister Andrew Little believes Waitaki District Health Services (WDHS) is "ripe with opportunity".
Flood repairs expected to cost district council $1.5m
Flood repairs expected to cost district council $1.5m
The Waitaki District Council expects the cost of recent flooding damage to reach $1.5million.
District health service ‘ripe with opportunity’
District health service ‘ripe with opportunity’
Health Minister Andrew Little believes Waitaki District Health Services is "ripe with opportunity".
‘Despicable’ theft from ambulance in Oamaru
‘Despicable’ theft from ambulance in Oamaru
A "despicable" person has stolen life-saving equipment from an Oamaru ambulance.
‘Despicable’ theft from ambulance
‘Despicable’ theft from ambulance
A "despicable" person has stolen life-saving equipment from an Oamaru ambulance.
Pair killed in Oamaru crash named
Pair killed in Oamaru crash named
Police have released the names of the two people killed in a crash in Oamaru on Tuesday night.
Pair killed in Oamaru crash named
Pair killed in Oamaru crash named
Police have released the names of the two people killed in a crash in Oamaru on Tuesday night.
Rugby union pledges funds, but wants a grandstand
Rugby union pledges funds, but wants a grandstand
North Otago Rugby Football Union chief executive Colin Jackson and chairman Warren Prescott want to see community enthusiasm for the Network Waitaki Event Centre rebooted.
Making an impact at Young Farmers
Making an impact at Young Farmers
James Hurst is not the "quiet wee guy in the back" any more.
17-year-old sold alcohol
17-year-old sold alcohol
Police are reminding Oamaru businesses of the importance of complying with liquor licences, after two were found selling alcohol to an underage customer.
Chief fire officer role ‘a privilege’
Chief fire officer role ‘a privilege’
For Kieran Sparks, being the Kurow Volunteer Fire Brigade’s chief fire officer "hasn’t sunk in yet".
Daughter helps out with the judging at bird show
Daughter helps out with the judging at bird show
Maddie Taylor is learning to spread her wings.
Flood-damaged bridge reopens with speed restriction
Flood-damaged bridge reopens with speed restriction
Lake Ohau Road bridge reopened yesterday morning following a structural engineer’s assessment of the bridge, which sustained major damage in this week’s heavy rain.