Developer interested in site
Developer interested in site
One of two possible Oamaru harbourside sections slated for accommodation appears to have a developer interested.
Hamish MacLean
KiwiRail happy to meet kindy request
KiwiRail happy to meet kindy request
KiwiRail could not resist a "super cute" request from children at Maheno Kindergarten (pictured) and last week one of its trains slowed as it passed the North Otago town, causing a sensation among the 2 to 4-year-olds.
Fundraising for penguin rehab
Fundraising for penguin rehab
Penguin Rescue volunteer Jan Carter (left) and manager Rosalie Goldsworthy were in Oamaru yesterday raising money for penguin rehabilitation.
Doctor: 'sabotage' could have risked patients
Doctor: 'sabotage' could have risked patients
An act of alleged sabotage at a Twizel medical centre could mark the continuation of a controversy which erupted in the Mackenzie town late last year.
Blackie reigns supreme
Blackie reigns supreme
Logan Dodd (9), of Tapui, says his pet sheep Blackie’s "pretty good" behaviour and colouring sets her apart from other sheep.
Staffing role for statutory manager
Staffing role for statutory manager
The Invercargill employment lawyer who has been appointed limited statutory manager at Oamaru North School to help make staffing decisions for the coming school year says there is "no...
Stage set for ‘apprehensive’ return
Stage set for ‘apprehensive’ return
When Dr Paul Baker watches Winston’s Birthday in Oamaru this weekend it will be a homecoming for both the playwright and his critically acclaimed play about one of Britain’s most remarkable...
Safety concerns spur dredging, life ring call
Safety concerns spur dredging, life ring call
A long-time Oamaru boatie says while the Oamaru Harbour surrounds are attracting much attention these days, the harbour itself should be more of a focus.
Support for Baby Garden
Support for Baby Garden
Plans to restore the Oamaru Lawn Cemetery’s Baby Garden have come a step closer.
12-cubicle toilet block benefits community
12-cubicle toilet block benefits community
High Country Salmon, near Twizel, is expecting 400,000 visitors this year and so the opening recently of a new 12-cubicle toilet block at the business has been celebrated as a win for the community.
Southerlies pose good challenge
Southerlies pose good challenge
Despite some unusual wind conditions, the South Island Gliding Championships at Omarama secured the three competition flying days required before wrapping up at the weekend.
Santa parade crowd estimated at 12,000
Santa parade crowd estimated at 12,000
A crowd that nearly matched Oamaru’s population filled Thames St on Saturday for a glimpse of Santa Claus.
Hospital skills lab to aid in training
Hospital skills lab to aid in training
Oamaru Hospital opened a "skills lab" for staff this week.
Call for harbour signs warning of ‘dangers’
Call for harbour signs warning of ‘dangers’
The state of Oamaru Harbour has come in for official criticism.
Next dream as world tie record confirmed
Next dream as world tie record confirmed
The newly-crowned world’s pre-eminent grabatologist has not finished dreaming yet.
Cat control ‘about-turn’ query
Cat control ‘about-turn’ query
Backing away from cat control rules could open the Waitaki District Council to criticism it "flip-flopped" on its view of public consultation, an Oamaru councillor says.
World record all tied up
World record all tied up
A former Oamaru woman now officially holds the largest collection of ties in the world, and the Guinness World Records title.
Name of glider crash victim released
Name of glider crash victim released
Police have released the name of the man who died in a glider crash near Lake Hawea this week.
Recycling park upgrade 'in nick of time'
Recycling park upgrade 'in nick of time'
The Waitaki Resource Recovery Park's $285,000 redevelopment has begun ''in the nick of time'', manager Dave Clare says.
Gliding comp postponed after death
Gliding comp postponed after death
The South Island Gliding Championships organisers have cancelled competition flying for the day after the death of a pilot yesterday.