Plan to move memorial ‘very disappointing’
Plan to move memorial ‘very disappointing’
NZ Transport Agency plans to move the memorial to Dunedin photographer Riley Baker from Katiki beach in North Otago are unfair, his sister Sarah Baker says.
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Young stars get chance to shine
Young stars get chance to shine
They're not all going to be the next Brendon McCullum. But just like the gnarly former NZ captain, the kids on the pitch in Oamaru this week can put a tick next to competing in the South Island Primary Schools Cricket Tournament.
Closed Oamaru movie theatre for sale
Closed Oamaru movie theatre for sale
Oamaru's only movie theatre is on the market after being closed since October 25.
Man still at large after two armed raids
Man still at large after two armed raids
An Oamaru man remains at large after armed police descended on two Oamaru properties yesterday morning.
Reprieve for trees as council seeks 'other solutions'
Reprieve for trees as council seeks 'other solutions'
The removal of nine sycamore trees in Tyne St has been put on hold after Waitaki district councillors were caught out by council staff plans to fell the trees.
Offender still at large after AOS callout
Offender still at large after Oamaru AOS callout
Police are looking for an Oamaru man after armed police descended on two Oamaru properties this morning.
Racing club secretary not one to wager
Racing club secretary not one to wager
She will never win the trifecta.
Call to expand blue penguin colony
Call to expand blue penguin colony
Future-proofing Oamaru’s little penguin population could require expanding the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony footprint.
Brewers savouring move to Harbour St
Brewers savouring move to Harbour St
Fans of Oamaru’s award-winning Craftwork Brewery beers have followed the address printed on the back of the bottles to Lee-Ann Scotti’s home.
Niche winegrowers put valley on the map
Niche winegrowers put valley on the map
New signs welcome drivers on State Highway 83 to wine country.
Sinkhole waits till next week
Sinkhole waits till next week
Traffic in Reed St, Oamaru, will have to negotiate "a little sinkhole" a little longer.
Bus fire reignites during transportation
Bus fire reignites during transportation
The bus that was destroyed after it caught fire and sparked a scrub fire near Omarama yesterday afternoon is on fire again.
Israeli man 'critical' after crash with milk tanker
Israeli man 'critical' after crash with milk tanker
An Israeli man remains in intensive care in Dunedin Hospital after the car he was driving flipped in a collision with a milk tanker near Oamaru.
Past catches up with biker after series of incidents
Past catches up with biker after series of incidents
A 39-year-old Oxford, North Canterbury, motorcyclist has been charged after failing to stop for the police five times in a series of incidents dating back to last year.
Camping bus on fire near Omarama
Camping bus on fire near Omarama
Emergency services are at the scene of a camping bus on fire near Omarama this afternoon.
Lady golfers' day out very social occasion
Lady golfers' day out very social occasion
When Heather McMullan arrived at Gemmells Crossing, she was the only lady golfer.
Biggest market day celebrates small town charm
Biggest market day celebrates small town charm
The simple life - Kurow's small-town charm - is at the heart of what makes the Kurow Festival Market Day special, Kurow Festival Market Day committee member John Brocas says.
Day at the races about family, community
Day at the races about family, community
Tailgate barbecues, cold drinks with mates, summer dresses and family get-togethers were as much the order of the day as horses at the Kurow Racecourse yesterday.
Quinn’s Arcade joins other properties bought by firm for redevelopment
Quinn’s Arcade joins other properties bought by firm for redevelopment
Another Waimate building has been taken on board by a local firm committed to refreshing the South Canterbury town.
Making most of opportunities
Making most of opportunities
Nicko Mannix says he has been given a second chance at life.