Santa parade gets ‘bigger and bigger’
Thousands of adults and children flooded Thames St for this year’s Santa parade.
Bravery in fire rewarded
Bravery in fire rewarded
Five "heroes" who fought the most significant wildfire in the country’s history were honoured on Saturday for exceptional acts of bravery.
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Army memorabilia reveals soldier’s story
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Army memorabilia reveals soldier’s story
When genealogist Faye Ormandy discovered a well-loved soldier’s army belt at the Oamaru recycling centre, it put her on a path of discovery that led her to the soldier’s family, although many...
Man allegedly wielded imitation Glock pistol
Man allegedly wielded imitation Glock pistol
A Hampden man allegedly using an imitation police Glock pistol got himself in hot water last weekend.
Suspected arson costs up to $100K
Suspected arson costs up to $100K
A Thames St business owner struck by a suspected arson last week could be facing up to $100,000 worth of damage.
RSA fix in long term plan
RSA fix in long term plan
The Waitaki District Council is now proposing to rectify a legislative anomaly that resulted in the former North Otago Returned and Services Association clubrooms being left in limbo.
Greenhouse to help Iona residents feel at home
Greenhouse to help Iona residents feel at home
A new greenhouse has been installed in a community partnership for Iona Home’s dementia unit.
Self-taught photographer wins competition
Self-taught photographer wins competition
Duntroon photographer Bernard Manangkil has won a Heritage New Zealand competition with a panoramic photograph of Oamaru’s Tyne St.
‘Linchpin’ steps down
‘Linchpin’ steps down
Mike Gray has been the "linchpin" of the Duntroon and District Development Association for decades.
Ahuriri ward needs special permission
Ahuriri ward needs special permission
An exemption from the Local Government Commission is still needed for the Ahuriri ward to continue.
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Time may be up for beachside road
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Time may be up for beachside road
Waitaki District Council staff are making it clear they will ultimately recommend against reopening Beach Rd at Oamaru, given the route is not one of "expediency".
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Overwhelming majority against waste-to-energy plant
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Overwhelming majority against waste-to-energy plant
Nearly 700 respondents in a Waimate survey have said a resounding "no" to a proposed waste-to-energy plant in the district.
Pair in legal stoush over sacking
Pair in legal stoush over sacking
The man behind a popular Oamaru brewery is embroiled in a legal stoush with his wife after firing her amid an acrimonious split.
Libraries set for changes
Libraries set for changes
The council is turning the page in its plans for the six Waitaki district libraries.
Chopper boss fumes after laser-pointing
Chopper boss fumes after laser-pointing
"Potentially you lose the helicopter, you kill the pilot, you kill a couple of medics and a doctor and a nurse."
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United approach to water still an option
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United approach to water still an option
The "jury is out" on how the Waitaki District Council will deliver its new Three Waters plan.
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Man presented imitation pistol at person
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Man presented imitation pistol at person
A Hampden man brandishing an imitation police Glock pistol got himself in hot water on Saturday.
'Clown' arrested after pointing laser at helicopter
'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.