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‘I’ve got the ability to shoot you’
When council staff went to seize Craig Phillip Duell’s dog, they knew there may be trouble.
Magazine spread highlights town’s charm
Magazine spread highlights town’s charm
Oamaru has been gaining exposure in Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine Kia Ora this month.
One in serious condition after altercation
One in serious condition after altercation
Police and Hato Hone St John attend the scene of an altercation on Oamaru-Alma Rd, State Highway 1, south of Oamaru, yesterday.
What an absolute gold mine that gold mine is
What an absolute gold mine that gold mine is
Stretching across the East Otago landscape is Oceana Gold’s Macraes gold mine, as the Macraes Village lies a short distance away.
Seriously injured victim airlifted after Oamaru altercation
Seriously injured victim airlifted after Oamaru altercation
A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, after an altercation left a person seriously injured south of Oamaru, police say.
Polling booths floated for upcoming election
Polling booths floated for upcoming election
Voting booths may be trialled for this year’s local body elections in Waitaki.
Councillors approve controversial stylised ‘W’
Councillors approve controversial stylised ‘W’
A new logo representing the Waitaki region would be fine to "market watermelons".
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Vessel of hope, support unveiled
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Vessel of hope, support unveiled
From a tragedy, a vessel of hope has emerged.
‘The talent’s here’: band impresses at jazz and blues festival
‘The talent’s here’: band impresses at jazz and blues festival
"Bewitched, bothered and bewildered."
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‘Willingness’ to progress plans
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‘Willingness’ to progress plans
To build or not to build, that is the question.
Reaching 100 years ‘wonderful’
Reaching 100 years ‘wonderful’
A North Otago identity and community advocate has just celebrated her 100th birthday.
Longest trail ride in Australasia returns
Longest trail ride in Australasia returns
"We're back in business."
Beach Rd landowners voice concerns
Beach Rd landowners voice concerns
Beach Rd landowners have expressed "serious concerns" and received an apology from the Waitaki District Council over poor communication around the road’s closure.
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Maheno School set to reminisce on 150 years
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Maheno School set to reminisce on 150 years
Maheno School will celebrate 150 years next month as it reflects with pride on a long history for the community it serves.
Revamped Kingdom Hall back up and running
Revamped Kingdom Hall back up and running
Things are looking spick and span in the newly redeveloped Oamaru Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Trail ride back again as fire risk ‘minimal’
Trail ride back again as fire risk ‘minimal’
"We’re back in business."
‘Dry’ past on display
‘Dry’ past on display
A colourful epoch of North Otago’s "dry" past will be seen this Sunday for the first time in at least 50 years at Clarks Mill.
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Dog racing not given ‘fair go’
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Dog racing not given ‘fair go’
Greyhound racing will not go down without a fight, local officials say.
Weekend of music begins
Weekend of music begins
Harbour St Jazz & Blues volunteers are geared up for the annual festival this weekend which starts today and runs until Sunday.
Tennis body asking for help for six new covered courts
Tennis body asking for help for six new covered courts
A $1.4million bid for six new covered tennis courts at Chelmer St has been put to the Waitaki District Council as it considers its budget for the next nine years.