Deputy mayor decides not to run for council again
Deputy mayor decides not to run for council again
After serving three terms as a Waitaki district councillor, Melanie Tavendale has decided it is time for a new adventure.
Kayla Hodge
Burglaries, thefts prompt a police security warning
Burglaries, thefts prompt a police security warning
Oamaru police are advising people to secure their property after a spate of burglaries in North Otago.
Family comforted dad died doing what he loved
Family comforted dad died doing what he loved
For Robert John Martin, home was in the sky.
Open class win delights shearer
Open class win delights shearer
Luis Pincol is living his dream.
Health organisation chairman leaving
Health organisation chairman leaving
Mark Rogers has resigned as Waitaki District Health Services (WDHS) board chairman.
Power and peace of land and sea channelled in art
Power and peace of land and sea channelled in art
Creativity has always fuelled Maree White’s soul. At her annual exhibition in Otematata, the Whakatane artist, who grew up in Waitaki, tells Kayla Hodge about her love for the arts.
Pacific Island group forging ahead with clinics
Pacific Island group forging ahead with clinics
The Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group is continuing to roll out its Covid-19 vaccination clinics this year.
Street closed after train and car collide in Oamaru
Street closed after train and car collide in Oamaru
A train and a car have collided in Oamaru's Thames St this afternoon leaving one person seriously hurt.
Sheltered camp spot right beside water
Sheltered camp spot right beside water
Summer is all about exploring New Zealand in these days of no overseas holiday options.
Meeting in the middle their happy place
Meeting in the middle their happy place
Sometimes families just have to meet in the middle.
Conserving water urged after fire at treatment plant
Conserving water urged after fire at treatment plant
Residents on the Lower Waitaki Water Supply are being urged to conserve water after a fire at the water treatment plant caused ''irreparable damage'' early today.
Penguin rehabilitating at centre
Penguin rehabilitating at centre
Dani is learning to spread her wings.
Five-plus a day easy at lakeside spot
Five-plus a day easy at lakeside spot
Most people leave the gardening at home when they go camping.
House near Maheno 'well alight' by fire
House near Maheno 'well alight' by fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) crews are battling a house fire near Maheno this morning.
Top family spot for summer camping fun
Top family spot for summer camping fun
After winning money from running races there’s nothing quite like a visit from an ice cream truck to top off the perfect summer’s day.
'Devastated': Family on holiday left stranded after car stolen
'Devastated': Family on holiday left stranded after car stolen
Violated, devastated and heartbroken.
Hearts going into week of music at camp
Hearts going into week of music at camp
Music is good for the soul — just ask Paul Claman.
Give it a go: Doll making
Give it a go: Doll making
There is nothing Sharon Mitchell cannot bring to life in doll form.
Waitaki mayor unconcerned with deficit
Waitaki mayor unconcerned with deficit
The Waitaki District Council is still in a sound financial position despite positing a deficit of $4.4 million for the past financial year, Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Give it a go: Singing
Give it a go: Singing
Singing is good for the soul — just ask Sally Randall.