North Otago

Seriously injured victim airlifted after Oamaru altercation

Emergency services attend the scene on Oamaru-Alma Rd, SH1, today. Photo: Nic Duff

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.

Tourism indicators ‘strong’

TWL general manager Philippa Agnew. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Tourism indicators ‘strong’

Positive signs in the visitor market are being reflected in a "strong performance" by Tourism Waitaki.

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Tough decisions after ‘sobering’ two-day hearings

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

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Tough decisions after ‘sobering’ two-day hearings

The Waitaki District Council will formally start deliberations this Monday on public submissions on its proposed long-term plan.

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‘Publicity you can’t really buy’ in in-flight mag

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‘Publicity you can’t really buy’ in in-flight mag

Oamaru is gaining exposure in Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine Kia Ora this month.

Te Radar’s tour serving up plenty of food for thought

Te Radar Cookbookery is on at the Oamaru Opera House on March 31. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Te Radar’s tour serving up plenty of food for thought

"What on earth were we thinking?"

Awards for all involved

Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli co-owner and creative Annabel Berry displays her Resene Total...

Awards for all involved

Annabel Berry, of Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli, won two Resene Total Colour Awards at an award ceremony as part of Auckland Design Week this month.

Caution needed in dry inland areas: Fenz

Things are still very dry in inland parts of Waitaki.

Alpine fault roadshow coming

Alpine fault roadshow coming

Preparation will be key with Waitaki facing a 75% chance of a big Alpine Fault quake striking the South in the next 50 years.

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’

A new logo representing the Waitaki region would be fine to "market watermelons".

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Vessel of hope, support unveiled

Caleb Clark and his wife’s sister, Leanne Black, at the unveiling on Sunday. Photo: Brendon McMahon

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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 Katrina Bristow Band perform on the main stage in Harbour St, Oamaru. PHOTOS: JULES CHIN

‘The talent’s here’: band impresses at jazz and blues festival

"Bewitched, bothered and bewildered."

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‘Willingness’ to progress plans

The New Zealand Airline Academy is based at Oamaru Airport. Photo: ODT files

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‘Willingness’ to progress plans

To build or not to build, that is the question.

Reaching 100 years ‘wonderful’

Oamaru resident Barbara Johnston with her suite of centenary birthday cards at her home this week...

Reaching 100 years ‘wonderful’

A North Otago identity and community advocate has just celebrated her 100th birthday.

Longest trail ride in Australasia returns

Riders at a previous Danseys Pass Trail ride event. PHOTO: OAMARU MAIL

Longest trail ride in Australasia returns

"We're back in business."

Beach Rd landowners voice concerns

One of two massive gulches opened up on Beach Rd, north of the Awamoa Rd junction. PHOTO:...

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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