Hamish MacLean

Recent police raids targeting methamphetamine in South Otago have revealed the "scourge" not only targets individuals using the drug but presents a risk to the entire community.

Answering a policy question, Paul Mutch scored the biggest reaction from a relatively reserved crowd at a Waitaki mayoral forum this week.

The lack of a business case proved a problem, but the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has been given Waitaki District Council endorsement - in the form of a commitment of further council staff time and...

To avoid another delay in the Waitaki's bid to become a Unesco Global Geopark, the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust needs $190,000 in grant funding from the Waitaki District Council now.

Addressing invited guests, Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust chairman Graeme Clark opens a long-awaited addition to the massive 1882 trust-owned Loan and Merc building in Harbour St — a four-person...

A leopard seal that has been frequenting South Canterbury and North Otago coasts appears to be on the mend.

Chevrons and advanced warning signs of an approaching T-intersection will be installed in the road where two youths died in a fiery crash in Oamaru in June.

The dredging of Oamaru Harbour has been delayed until at least March next year.

A $45 million irrigation scheme upgrade under way in the Waitaki Valley could be in breach of its resource consent.

Immediate steps to try to stop red-billed gulls from nesting in Oamaru's central business district will be taken by the Waitaki District Council.

A public forum for the Lake Ohau water supply upgrade nearly reached boiling point in the Waitaki District Council chambers this week.

Wayne Stapley, of Christchurch, was all smiles yesterday afternoon as he accepted the Kurow Cup.

There will be fewer fish to fry but more of two native species left alive.

Recent rough weather has continued to delay dredging at Oamaru Harbour.

"It must be in the blood," Liz Cadogan, of Weston, says.

Three people are vying to lead the Waitaki district over the next three years.

Papakaio School principal Gary Shirley sums up the strength of his rural North Otago school in three words.