Rock armouring gets under way
Rock armouring gets under way
Rock armouring to prevent coastal erosion along the entirety of Katiki Beach has begun for the first time.
Kayla Hodge
Police called to fight at high school
Police called to fight at Waitaki Boys’ High School
A fight between two pupils prompted a police callout to an Oamaru high school this afternoon.
Ute carrying dangerous chemicals when it rolled down bank
Ute carrying dangerous chemicals when it rolled down bank
A ute that rolled down a bank on SH1 south of Oamaru this morning was carrying dangerous chemicals.
More repairs for Haven St
More repairs for Haven St
Further repair work will be undertaken in Moeraki’s Haven St next week to combat roughness created by land movements.
Crash driver had been drinking, police say
Crash driver had been drinking, police say
The driver of a car which crashed, injuring eight people, in North Otago at the weekend held a learner’s licence and had been drinking, police allege.
Eight hurt, two flown to hospital after North Otago crash
Eight hurt, two flown to hospital after North Otago crash
Eight people were involved in a single-vehicle crash, near Papakaio, at the weekend resulting in two patients being flown to Dunedin Hospital.
Long round trip to multisport championship
Long round trip to multisport championship
There aren’t many people who would take a 10-hour round trip to go for a run.
Trail ride good family time
Trail ride good family time
A shared passion for dirt bikes is bringing one father and son closer together.
Serious crash in North Otago
Serious crash in North Otago
One person has been flown to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries and several others were also hurt after a crash in North Otago overnight.
Distiller has big plans for Otago whisky
Distiller has big plans for Otago whisky
An international distiller with strong roots in Otago is set to put a New Zealand whisky company on the map.
Consultation next stop for destination plan
Consultation next stop for destination plan
It is time for Waitaki residents to have their say.
Life’s collection under hammer
Life’s collection under hammer
Before he could even walk or talk there was always one thing on Alastair Allan’s mind — collecting.
Pacific health support role working well
Pacific health support role working well
A new role has been created to support the healthcare needs of Oamaru’s expanding Pacific Island community.
Couple’s first contact created a splash
Couple’s first contact created a splash
There's nothing quite like having a jug of water thrown at you to dampen a romance - or in this case bring it to life.
Place for Pacific togetherness leader’s focus
Place for Pacific togetherness leader’s focus
Moana Ahotaeiloa craves community connection. Taking over the reins as chairwoman of the Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group will help with that. It will be no small task either, as her community...
Serial cavalcader ready to ride for 25th time
Serial cavalcader ready to ride for 25th time
After trekking through the Otago mountainside for 25 years, you would think Taieri Hore had a tale or two to tell.
Controllers put forward by council
Controllers put forward by council
Two new faces have been put forward as the Waitaki District Council’s local controllers.
Evening babysitting for friend had lifetime reward
Evening babysitting for friend had lifetime reward
Babysitting her friend’s children was the best decision Coleen McIntosh ever made.
Breakwater work approved
Breakwater work approved
The Waitaki District Council has approved nearly half a million dollars for maintenance on Oamaru Harbour’s breakwater and sand mattresses.
Harbour plan proposal not released yet
Harbour plan proposal not released yet
Two months after the Waitaki District Council adopted a plan to improve Oamaru’s harbour area, an official document is yet to be seen.