Breath alcohol level five times over limit
A 31-year-old man’s long weekend holiday was cut short almost before it even started when he was caught driving while five times over the legal breath alcohol limit.
Steampunkers converge for festival
Steampunkers converge for festival
Oamaru's annual Steampunk Festival goes back in time this weekend, boosting the town’s tourism appeal in the process.
Statue to honour VC war hero
Statue to honour VC war hero
More than a century after his death at the Battle of the Somme, Oamaru war hero Sergeant Donald Forrester Brown VC is set to be honoured in his hometown with a life-size bronze statue.
Driver caught 'five times over limit' in Oamaru
Driver caught 'five times over limit' in Oamaru
A man's King’s Birthday Weekend holiday has been cut short - almost before it even started - after he was caught by Oamaru police driving five times over the limit.
Festival mixes spectacle of circus with time travel
Festival mixes spectacle of circus with time travel
Oamaru’s annual Steampunk Festival goes back in time this weekend, boosting the town’s tourism appeal in the process.
Drug charges
Drug charges
A Karitane man will face court on charges of methamphetamine and cannabis possession.
Rates rise of 9.79% splits council
Rates rise of 9.79% splits council
Waitaki District Council’s longest-serving councillor has been left annoyed and frustrated with fellow councillors’ inability find further ways of reducing rates bills.
Steps taken to raise over $60k for charity
Steps taken to raise over $60k for charity
There is more than one way to come out on top at the Sky Tower Stair Challenge.
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Discovery of rare moth may thwart mine expansion plans
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Discovery of rare moth may thwart mine expansion plans
A rare native moth may have scuppered part of OceanaGold’s Macraes mine expansion plans.
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Strong defence deals blow to champs
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Strong defence deals blow to champs
Valley fronted up in a big way defensively to beat the defending Citizens Shield champions on Saturday.
Breakfasts hosted to give support
Breakfasts hosted to give support
Oamaru had a tinge of pink yesterday.
Warning hoiho still at risk
Warning hoiho still at risk
While Moeraki’s yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) are enjoying their annual "holiday" at sea, conservationists warn their battle for survival is far from over.
Sri Lanka trip ‘awesome experience’
Sri Lanka trip ‘awesome experience’
From Oamaru to Auckland and as far away as Sri Lanka — rugby has taken Ben Sinnamon across the globe.
Bringing up century like a ‘hole in one’
Bringing up century like a ‘hole in one’
If you ask Margaret Kyle, life is a lot like golf.
Who has the best-tasting tap water?
Who has the best-tasting tap water?
Will a sip of pure Waitaki water take the crown or will Waimate reclaim its title from 2023?
Community backs appeal to tune of $10K
Community backs appeal to tune of $10K
The Salvation Army Red Shield appeal in the Waitaki District made over $10,000 this year thanks to volunteers and generous public support.
Chopper’s coffers boosted
Chopper’s coffers boosted
Westpac Bank staff in Oamaru were busy raising money for the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter service last week.
Morning tea ‘for community’
Morning tea ‘for community’
Reach Church will host the first of its twice-monthly free morning teas next month.
Passionate performers
Passionate performers
The Oamaru Performing Arts Society hosted its 86th Annual Festival at the Oamaru Opera House, last weekend.
Musos embrace month
Musos embrace month
Waitakians were treated to some of the district’s finest talent as part of New Zealand Music Month, Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2025.