'Clown' arrested after pointing laser at helicopter
The ‘‘clown’’ who pointed a laser at a helicopter flying over Oamaru was arrested thanks to a quick-thinking pilot who tracked him from the air.
'Fantastic crowd’ at celebrations
'Fantastic crowd’ at celebrations
Hundreds of visitors swelled Oamaru at the weekend as it celebrated its Victorian heritage in a festival of 120 events.
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Push for landmark status 'going really, really well'
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Push for landmark status 'going really, really well'
A bid for Oamaru to gain status as the second only National Historic Landmark in New Zealand will require ‘‘widespread public support’, Heritage New Zealand says.
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Incorrect levy raises database issue — councillor
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Incorrect levy raises database issue — councillor
Waitaki ratepayers being incorrectly levied a $5.45 transport rate by the Otago Regional Council raises an issue with the Waitaki District Council’s rating database, a regional councillor says.
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Council awaiting contractor to fix fluoridation
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Council awaiting contractor to fix fluoridation
Fluoridation of Oamaru’s water supply remains switched off — five weeks after the Waitaki District Council announced a pause because of dosing issues.
Crash at Hampden Beach leaves three injured
Crash at Hampden Beach leaves three injured
Three people are injured, one seriously, after two off-road vehicles crashed on Hampden Beach this afternoon.
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Road’s reinstatement yet to be determined
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Road’s reinstatement yet to be determined
One of the most stunning stretches of coastal highway in Otago will not reopen anytime soon.
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Kurow wind farm plans in 'very early phases'
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Kurow wind farm plans in 'very early phases'
Any construction of a proposed 130MW wind farm at Kurow will be years away. The international company proposing it, Aquila Clean Energy, said the development was still in ‘...
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Very lucky fire not ‘lot worse’
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Very lucky fire not ‘lot worse’
The oldest cycle shop in New Zealand has been struck by a suspected arsonist.
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Relief Totara head appointed
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Relief Totara head appointed
The principal of the troubled Totara school whose roll has suffered a massive drop "remains on leave".
Moeraki habitat improved
Moeraki habitat improved
While most Kiwis were at home watching the All Blacks beat Ireland last Saturday morning, a dozen Waitakians were out getting green.
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Aquila schmoozes council
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Aquila schmoozes council
An international energy generator has privately briefed the Waitaki District Council on the wind farm it proposes above Kurow.
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Consent with strict noise conditions
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Consent with strict noise conditions
A Weston wedding venue which has operated since 2019 without consent has now gained the official tick but with strict noise conditions.
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Waitaki District Council denies rating base caused errors
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Waitaki District Council denies rating base caused errors
The incorrect levying of a $5.45 transport rate on Waitaki ratepayers by the Otago Regional Council raises an issue with Waitaki District’s rating base, a regional council representative believes.
Waitaki story prompts ‘conversations’
Waitaki story prompts ‘conversations’
A preview of the "Waitaki Story" as part of the district’s new brand identity is being shared.
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Penguins focus of Enviroschools
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Penguins focus of Enviroschools
Looking at the living landscape through the eyes of a penguin has been a focus for 45 local school pupils.
Waitaki Valley project selected for initiative
Waitaki Valley project selected for initiative
Critically endangered plants in the Waitaki Valley will be protected in a ground-breaking project to restore the mauri (life force) of Wai o Toura Reserve.
Expo offers advice on ageing
Expo offers advice on ageing
Waitaki’s seniors got firsthand advice at a Positive Ageing Expo last weekend.
Celebs to get drenched at fete
Celebs to get drenched at fete
Back by a bullseye.
Police warn about radar detector thefts
Police warn about radar detector thefts
Oamaru police have issued a further warning for Waitaki vehicle owners to be wary following a series of thefts and break-ins.