New principal for high school
New principal for high school
A new principal has been appointed for East Otago High School.
Nearly 15,000 issued incorrect ORC rates bills
Nearly 15,000 issued incorrect ORC rates bills
A blunder means more than 14,700 ratepayers in the Otago Regional Council area have been issued with incorrect rates.
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MenzShed calls in a culinary heavyweight
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MenzShed calls in a culinary heavyweight
Omarama MenzShed members and friends have found a way to encourage the area’s "blokes" to cook.
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Restructure programme endorsed
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Restructure programme endorsed
Criticism of the Waitaki District Council’s $4.5 million-plus "transformation" restructuring is "unfortunate", according to its chief executive, but it is pressing on.
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Signs of progress on event centre
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Signs of progress on event centre
Progress is beginning to show at the construction site of the new Network Waitaki Event Centre.
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Vandals do doughnuts at Elephant Rocks
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Vandals in truck do doughnuts in Elephant Rocks carpark
The Elephant Rocks area, in the Waitaki Geopark near Duntroon, has again been struck by vandals, this time in the carpark.
3-D gunmaker's hobby 'actually illegal'
Jailed for 3-D printing firearms
An Otago man has become the first in New Zealand to be sentenced for manufacturing firearms after using a 3-D printer to make six weapons.
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Firing up despite the rain
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Firing up despite the rain
Vintage cars line up to be registered for the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand National Commercial Rally in Oamaru at the weekend.
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Nitrate levels rise with recent rains
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Nitrate levels rise with recent rains
Nitrate levels in Glenavy have risen once again following heavy rain in late September and early October.
‘Arm’s-length’ proposal for penguin colony
‘Arm’s-length’ proposal for penguin colony
A planned restructure of the Waitaki District Council tourism arm does not "involve plans for the sale" of the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
Large fine for ill-treating ewe
Large fine for ill-treating ewe
A sheep had to be put down after a Morven farmer allowed it to become entangled in scrap fencing wire.
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Glamping business wins top travel award
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Glamping business wins top travel award
Valley Views Glamping in Otiake is the place to be for a glamp.
Site plagued by ‘entitled’ tourists ruining rocks
Site plagued by ‘entitled’ tourists ruining rocks
"Entitled" tourists chipping off pieces of the Elephant Rocks to take home could see the North Otago attraction closed for good.
Origin of Pigroot name lost in the mists of time
Origin of Pigroot name lost in the mists of time
The mountainous section of State Highway 85, often affected by extreme weather, runs from Palmerston through to Ranfurly.
Relatives gather from abroad for family reunion
Relatives gather from abroad for family reunion
Descendants of the Macaulay clan will celebrate 150 years in North Otago this Labour Weekend.
Geopark agreement ‘exciting’
Geopark agreement ‘exciting’
Representatives from the Qinling Zhongnanshan Unesco Global Geopark have signed a co-operative agreement with the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
‘Precautions’ taken in arrest, man in custody
‘Precautions’ taken in arrest, man in custody
A man who was allegedly bearing a firearm in Stonewall Rd last week is in custody.
Perfect day for ‘brutal’ 4km race
Perfect day for ‘brutal’ 4km race
A happy band of recreational walkers and more serious runners turned out for the annual Kelly’s Canter at Palmerston on Sunday.
Playtime offers fun for all ages
Playtime offers fun for all ages
Building relationships and providing social connection has seen Iona Home reinstate its "Mums and Bubs" weekly sessions.
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Beach Rd dump larger than thought
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Beach Rd dump larger than thought
Excavation of the historic fly tipping problem along North Otago's Beach Road has netted about 20,000 tonnes of old rubbish — 8000 tonnes more than was estimated.
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