A&P show attendance surges
The North Otago A&P Show was a hit in Oamaru on Saturday.
Nic Duff
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A&P show attendance surges, outperforms expectations
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A&P show attendance surges, outperforms expectations
The North Otago A&P Show was a hit in Oamaru on Saturday.
Water intake work begins
Water intake work begins
Work has finally begun on a new water intake for Glenavy and the rest of the Lower Waihao Rural Water Scheme.
Price century lays foundation
Price century lays foundation
Valley have kept their Borton Cup playoff hopes alive with a 21-run win over Albion in a high scoring match last weekend.
School staffers team up for Coast to Coast
School staffers team up for Coast to Coast
‘‘Waitaki’s Finest’’ took on the challenge of competing in the Coast to Coast and earned a top 10 finish.
‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet
‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet
North Otago is now home to another national champion team.
Crop Duster starts gravel racing series
Crop Duster starts gravel racing series
Gravel In Paradise is back for 2026.
Rowers pull their weight for medals
Rowers pull their weight for medals
The Oamaru Rowing Club has once again punched above its weight on the national stage.
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Community reintegration focus of new role
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Community reintegration focus of new role
From representing the community, to rehabilitating men with criminal pasts — the next chapter of Gary Kircher’s life is under way.
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$200K of ‘icing’ for cycle trail
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$200K of ‘icing’ for cycle trail
A $200,000 boost from the government has been described as ‘‘icing on the cake’’ for a Waimate cycle trail under construction.
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Tourist throngs watching penguins from road causing concern
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Tourist throngs watching penguins from road causing concern
Booming tourists numbers are causing concerns along Waterfront Rd near Oamaru Penguins.
Cowboy eyeing new national title
Cowboy eyeing new national title
Ryan Adam is aiming to peak at the right time.
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Masked duo allegedly steal thousands in Oamaru motel raid
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Masked duo allegedly steal thousands in Oamaru motel raid
Two men have been charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly stealing a man’s backpack containing thousands of dollars.
Vandalism as WDC ponders road’s fate
Vandalism as WDC ponders road’s fate
Signage in Beach Rd has been vandalised, at a time the Waitaki District Council has to make some ‘‘big, brave decisions’’ about the road’s future.
Signs vandalised as council weighs road’s fate
Signs vandalised as council weighs road’s fate
Vandalism to road closure signs on Beach Rd is disappointing and frustrating, Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale says.
Teens sent to Youth Aid over 'serious bullying'
Teens sent to Youth Aid over 'serious bullying'
Three 16-year-old boys have been referred to Youth Aid following a "serious bullying incident" at a college hostel in Oamaru.
Teens sent to Youth Aid over 'serious bullying'
Teens referred to Youth Aid over 'serious bullying' at Oamaru school hostel
Three 16-year-old boys have been referred to Youth Aid following a "serious bullying incident" at the St Kevin’s College hostel.
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Centre receives $175k donation
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Centre receives $175k donation
The Oamaru Licensing Trust has just handed out its largest donation in the past 25 years.
Centre 'a big plus for Oamaru'
Centre 'a big plus for Oamaru'
As the Network Waitaki Event Centre nears completion, the trust behind it has received a big boost.
Concerns of spray damage aired
Concerns of spray damage aired
The Waitaki Winegrowers Association say co-operation is the way forward amidst concerns about the use of hormone-based weedkiller near vineyards in the area.