Crash driver had been drinking, police say Crash driver had been drinking, police say The driver of a car which crashed, injuring eight people, in North Otago at the weekend held a learner’s licence and had been drinking, police allege.
Eight hurt, two flown to hospital after North Otago crash Eight hurt, two flown to hospital after North Otago crash Eight people were involved in a single-vehicle crash, near Papakaio, at the weekend resulting in two patients being flown to Dunedin Hospital.
Long round trip to multisport championship Long round trip to multisport championship There aren’t many people who would take a 10-hour round trip to go for a run.
Trail ride good family time Trail ride good family time A shared passion for dirt bikes is bringing one father and son closer together.
Serious crash in North Otago Serious crash in North Otago One person has been flown to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries and several others were also hurt after a crash in North Otago overnight.
Distiller has big plans for Otago whisky Distiller has big plans for Otago whisky An international distiller with strong roots in Otago is set to put a New Zealand whisky company on the map.
Consultation next stop for destination plan Consultation next stop for destination plan It is time for Waitaki residents to have their say.
Life’s collection under hammer Life’s collection under hammer Before he could even walk or talk there was always one thing on Alastair Allan’s mind — collecting.
Pacific health support role working well Pacific health support role working well A new role has been created to support the healthcare needs of Oamaru’s expanding Pacific Island community.
Couple’s first contact created a splash Couple’s first contact created a splash There's nothing quite like having a jug of water thrown at you to dampen a romance - or in this case bring it to life.
Place for Pacific togetherness leader’s focus Place for Pacific togetherness leader’s focus Moana Ahotaeiloa craves community connection. Taking over the reins as chairwoman of the Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group will help with that. It will be no small task either, as her community...
Serial cavalcader ready to ride for 25th time Serial cavalcader ready to ride for 25th time After trekking through the Otago mountainside for 25 years, you would think Taieri Hore had a tale or two to tell.
Controllers put forward by council Controllers put forward by council Two new faces have been put forward as the Waitaki District Council’s local controllers.
Evening babysitting for friend had lifetime reward Evening babysitting for friend had lifetime reward Babysitting her friend’s children was the best decision Coleen McIntosh ever made.
Breakwater work approved Breakwater work approved The Waitaki District Council has approved nearly half a million dollars for maintenance on Oamaru Harbour’s breakwater and sand mattresses.
Harbour plan proposal not released yet Harbour plan proposal not released yet Two months after the Waitaki District Council adopted a plan to improve Oamaru’s harbour area, an official document is yet to be seen.
Relief saddlery fire put out fast Relief saddlery fire put out fast The owner of a historic Oamaru saddlery is counting herself lucky after a fire ripped through the business yesterday.
Message on farm forest conversions Message on farm forest conversions The Waitaki District Council has sent a clear message to the carbon forestry industry after hearing farmers concerns about large forestry conversions.
Fire at historic Oamaru business Fire at historic Oamaru business Fire crews are responding to a fire at a historic Oamaru business this afternoon.
New jobs homecomings for three police New jobs homecomings for three police Three homegrown North Otago products have returned to their local beat.