Vandalism of reserve ‘gutless’
The action of a vandal doing burnouts on a community reserve in Kakanui has been called "pretty gutless".
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Pause possible for draft district plan
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Pause possible for draft district plan
Waitaki district councillors may yet pause the draft Waitaki district plan, despite it already being with the public for consultation.
Car crashes into post at railway crossing
Car crashes into post at railway crossing
A vehicle, apparently travelling at speed in the centre of Oamaru about 2.20pm on Saturday, hit a railway crossing alarm post on the Thames St level crossing - coming to a stop in dramatic fashion.
Public transport feedback wanted
Public transport feedback wanted
The Otago Regional Council is again consulting North Otago residents on public transport.
Rotary launches new ‘place for everyone’
Rotary launches new ‘place for everyone’
"It is a space for everyone."
‘Huge’ for artists to know their work is being bought
‘Huge’ for artists to know their work is being bought
Art lovers were in full force at the North Otago IHC Association art exhibition at The Loan & Merc on Friday.
Fire Brigade Chief stepping down
Fire Brigade Chief stepping down
The leadership of Omarama Volunteer Fire Brigade is changing.
Crash levels post at Oamaru crossing
Crash levels post at Oamaru crossing
A vehicle apparently being driven at speed hit a railway level crossing alarm post in Oamaru today, knocking it out of the ground.
Waitaki Boys’ High School concert turns 10
Waitaki Boys’ High School concert turns 10
The Waitaki Boys’ High School Anzac Day concert turns 10 this year, 110 years since the start of the Gallipoli campaign of World War 1.
Outstanding rides in ‘stellar’ event
Outstanding rides in ‘stellar’ event
There were two dominant performances in the latest Gravel In Paradise race.
Many entries for memorial golf day
Many entries for memorial golf day
A golf day with special meaning is returning on the Sunday of Anzac weekend.
$1 million Instant Kiwi win in Oamaru
$1 million Instant Kiwi win in Oamaru
There's another newly minted millionaire in the South after an Instant Kiwi winner claimed a $1 million prize in Oamaru.
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Kircher calling it quits as Waitaki mayor
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Kircher calling it quits as Waitaki mayor
The retiring Mayor of Waitaki, Gary Kircher, has called time on his four-term mayoralty, describing the last two terms as "really challenging".
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Businessman must keep paying estranged wife’s wages
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Businessman must keep paying estranged wife’s wages
An Oamaru businessman will have to continue paying his estranged wife, whom he fired amid an acrimonious split, after dropping an appeal.
Wiping out weed 'no longer achievable'
Wiping out weed in Waitaki lakes 'no longer achievable'
Large infestations of lagarosiphon in the Waitaki lakes are "a blow" and any hope of eradication is "no longer achievable".
'Incredible privilege': Four-term Otago mayor quits
'Incredible privilege': Four-term Otago mayor quits
The long-standing Mayor of Waitaki, Gary Kircher, has announced he will not seek re-election.
Historic Waitaki Valley estate sells
Historic Waitaki Valley estate sells
Campbell Park Estate, with its 35-room limestone baronial mansion as its centrepiece, has been sold by liquidators for $3.2 million.
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Family donates land for new St John base
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Family donates land for new St John base
The Waitaki District Council has granted resource consent to Hato Hone St John for a new Oamaru ambulance and training base on semi-rural land at Weston.
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
Vanessa Hendry and Tim Lockerbie have finally booked their "one-way ticket" to Australia after selling their beloved Vanessa’s Cottage Cafe.
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Pack lays platform for Excelsior
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Pack lays platform for Excelsior
Excelsior have begun their quest to repeat as Citizens Shield champions with back-to-back wins to start the 2025 season.