Jules Chin

After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, Oamaru's pilot training school has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.

Changes to the Warmer Kiwi Homes grants may mean some Oamaru and Palmerston households will lose access to free insulation and heating.

Despite the government’s announcement that new initiatives to reduce court delays are showing progress, for some in Oamaru, getting their day in court is still hampered by a "flawed" system and "stressful" delays.