Fire in playground toilet a suspected arson
Fire in playground toilet a suspected arson
The toilet block at Oamaru’s Steampunk Playground has been damaged in a suspected arson early today.
Kayla Hodge
Truck crash injures driver, cuts power
Truck crash injures driver and cuts power
A truck driver was flown to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after hitting a pole that affected power supply to about 90 customers yesterday.
Ward candidates each oppose geopark plans
Ward candidates each oppose geopark plans
Three candidates for the vacant Waihemo ward seat say the Waitaki District Council’s support of the geopark scheme is a waste of time and money.
Dr Blue a sensation at jazz and blues festival
Dr Blue a sensation at jazz and blues festival
Britain's loss has become Oamaru’s gain.
Jazz and blues on train trip just part of music festival
Jazz and blues on train trip just part of music festival
A blissful train trip along Oamaru’s harbourside today could leave passengers wondering what era they are living in.
Rock armouring gets under way
Rock armouring gets under way
Rock armouring to prevent coastal erosion along the entirety of Katiki Beach has begun for the first time.
Police called to fight at high school
Police called to fight at Waitaki Boys’ High School
A fight between two pupils prompted a police callout to an Oamaru high school this afternoon.
Ute carrying dangerous chemicals when it rolled down bank
Ute carrying dangerous chemicals when it rolled down bank
A ute that rolled down a bank on SH1 south of Oamaru this morning was carrying dangerous chemicals.
More repairs for Haven St
More repairs for Haven St
Further repair work will be undertaken in Moeraki’s Haven St next week to combat roughness created by land movements.
Crash driver had been drinking, police say
Crash driver had been drinking, police say
The driver of a car which crashed, injuring eight people, in North Otago at the weekend held a learner’s licence and had been drinking, police allege.
Eight hurt, two flown to hospital after North Otago crash
Eight hurt, two flown to hospital after North Otago crash
Eight people were involved in a single-vehicle crash, near Papakaio, at the weekend resulting in two patients being flown to Dunedin Hospital.
Long round trip to multisport championship
Long round trip to multisport championship
There aren’t many people who would take a 10-hour round trip to go for a run.
Trail ride good family time
Trail ride good family time
A shared passion for dirt bikes is bringing one father and son closer together.
Serious crash in North Otago
Serious crash in North Otago
One person has been flown to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries and several others were also hurt after a crash in North Otago overnight.
Distiller has big plans for Otago whisky
Distiller has big plans for Otago whisky
An international distiller with strong roots in Otago is set to put a New Zealand whisky company on the map.
Consultation next stop for destination plan
Consultation next stop for destination plan
It is time for Waitaki residents to have their say.
Life’s collection under hammer
Life’s collection under hammer
Before he could even walk or talk there was always one thing on Alastair Allan’s mind — collecting.
Pacific health support role working well
Pacific health support role working well
A new role has been created to support the healthcare needs of Oamaru’s expanding Pacific Island community.
Couple’s first contact created a splash
Couple’s first contact created a splash
There's nothing quite like having a jug of water thrown at you to dampen a romance - or in this case bring it to life.
Place for Pacific togetherness leader’s focus
Place for Pacific togetherness leader’s focus
Moana Ahotaeiloa craves community connection. Taking over the reins as chairwoman of the Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group will help with that. It will be no small task either, as her community...