Hamish MacLean

Gum trees felled to allow garden to thrive

Nearly 40 50-year-old gum trees are set to be removed from the 18-month-old food forest at the...

Gum trees felled to allow permaculture garden to thrive

Felling nearly 40 gum trees at the Waitaki Community Gardens will help set up a community resource to succeed, Waitaki Community Gardens general manager Sophia Leon de la Barra says.

Plan to move memorial ‘very disappointing’

A memorial monument near SH 1 Shag Point for Riley Baker who was killed by a tourist driver....

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.

Young stars get chance to shine

Lloyd Fellowes (12), of Oamaru. Photos: Hamish MacLean

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

Limelight Cinema in Oamaru. Photo: Spivey Real Estate

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

Armed police executed two search warrants in Oamaru yesterday morning. PHOTO: HAMISH MACLEAN

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'

The Waitaki District Council has put plans to remove nine trees at the edge of Oamaru Harbour in...

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

Police at the intersection of Test and Hull Sts. Photo: Hamish MacLean

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

The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Photo: Hamish MacLean

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

Belgian beers are soon to become a feature of Oamaru’s Victorian precinct as Craftwork Brewery...

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

As Waitaki Valley North Otago is growing in reputation, River-T Estate Wines co-owners Karen...

Niche winegrowers put valley on the map

New signs welcome drivers on State Highway 83 to wine country.

Sinkhole waits till next week

A 1.5m-deep sinkhole has opened up in Reed St, Oamaru. Photo: Hamish MacLean

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

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

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

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

It's been another busy holiday period for emergency services. Photo: NZ Herald

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

The Gemmells Crossing ladies golf club celebrates at the "19th hole'' at Gemmells Crossing...

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

Kurow Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer John Sturgeon offers rides yesterday on "Henry'',...

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

Timaru's Leanne Ryan gets a hug from her husband, Greg, after their horses finish one and two in...

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.

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