$3m distillery site falls through
$3m distillery site falls through
The New Zealand Whisky Company's plans to develop a $3 million distillery in Oamaru could be in jeopardy.
Hamish MacLean
Climbers' dream dashed by nature
Climbers' dream dashed by nature
Though he says he has learned about "large-scale disappointment", Oamaru’s Sam Henehan still smiles when talking about his 26-day journey to the Rolwaling Valley on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Airfield urged to be ready
Airfield urged to be ready
Changes coming up at Wanaka Airport and the possibility of a flight school at Oamaru should prompt the Omarama Airfield board of directors to broaden the objectives of the airfield, Waitaki District Council says.
Waterfront Rd extension opened to traffic
Waterfront Rd extension opened to traffic
Traffic is now using the $600,000 Waterfront Rd extension at Oamaru Harbour.
'Friendly, loyal' man mourned
'Friendly, loyal' man mourned
A man who worked with Craig Porter for 15 years has offered a heartfelt tribute to "one of the best men that I ever worked with".
Call for tourism body to be self-sustaining
Call for tourism body to be self-sustaining
Tourism Waitaki must strive to be more financially sustainable, a senior Waitaki district councillor says.
Man killed in ute crash near Dunback named
Man killed in ute crash near Dunback named
Police have released the name of the man who died after the ute he was travelling in rolled on a farm near Dunback on Sunday afternoon.
'Extreme' frustration at delayed harbour slipway repair
'Extreme' frustration at delayed harbour slipway repair
A Waimate man says he has been unable to sell his boat, moored in Oamaru Harbour, because of delays in repairs to the Waitaki District Council slipway at the harbour.
Story of change helps inspire youngsters
Story of change helps inspire youngsters
When eight-time New Zealand Music Award-winner Stan Walker was a boy, he "was never good enough" - he "was always the one that never fit in".
Economic development head named
Economic development head named
The person tasked with pursuing "growth opportunities" in Waitaki — including finding ways to secure the district’s share of the Government’s newly created $1 billion-a-year Provincial Growth Fund ...
Two injured when powerboat capsizes
Two injured when powerboat capsizes
Two men were taken to Oamaru Hospital after the powerboat they were racing capsized in Oamaru Harbour on Saturday morning.
Bookseller's library plan delayed
Bookseller's library plan delayed
Adventure Books owner Bill Nye is set to depart for the United States to collect a treasure trove of books - and the size of his bounty has grown since he inherited thousands of rare books.
Town abuzz over movie production
Town abuzz over movie production
Omarama is buzzing about the major movie production coming to town.
Decision pending on Harbour St
Decision pending on Harbour St
There is still no answer for Harbour St.
School board requests manager
School board requests manager
The Weston School board of trustees wants the Ministry of Education to appoint a limited statutory manager at the school to help it process a ''staffing issue''.
Go-ahead to apply for Global Geopark
Go-ahead to apply for Global Geopark
The New Zealand National Commission for Unesco has given the Waitaki District Council the nod to go ahead with its bid to establish the country’s first Unesco Global Geopark.
Project planning gets nod
Project planning gets nod
Two long-awaited projects at Oamaru Harbour and the town’s historic Harbour St gained traction yesterday.
Brief encounter led to ongoing passion for town
Brief encounter led to ongoing passion for town
David Harbourne’s love affair with Oamaru began with low expectations.
Maintenance of church’s gardens questioned
Maintenance of church’s gardens questioned
A firm belief in the separation of church and state has prompted one Waitaki District councillor to oppose picking up the maintenance tab for high-profile Oamaru gardens.
‘Gollies’ snapped up in wake of censure
‘Gollies’ snapped up in wake of censure
Riverstone Country Gift Shop is doing a roaring trade in golliwogs after being censured by the Human Rights Commission for stocking the doll "born out of racism".