Man loses life in ute accident
Man loses life in ute accident
A man was killed after a ute towing a caravan rolled near Omarama yesterday.
Kayla Hodge
Waihemo ward nominations to open on Monday
Waihemo ward nominations to open on Monday
Nominations for the Waitaki District Council Waihemo ward seat will open on Monday.
Third top council exec resigns
Third top council exec resigns
The "face" of the Waitaki District Council’s Ohau fire recovery has resigned.
Flood recovery expenses ‘will be into the six figures’
Flood recovery expenses ‘will be into the six figures’
The Waitaki District Council is expecting at least a six-figure sum for its flood recovery expenses, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Irrigation company chairman steps down
Irrigation company chairman steps down
Fifteen years of seeing to the future irrigation needs of Kurow and Duntroon have come to an end for Geoff Keeling.
Plan to put pipeline out of sight soon
Plan to put pipeline out of sight soon
Work to move a section of the Kurow-Duntroon Irrigation Company pipeline underground will begin in April.
Highway closed after truck brings down power line
Highway closed after truck brings down power line
State Highway 1 was closed for a time north of Oamaru this morning after a truck crash brought down a power line.
Santa’s little helpers brighten up street
Santa’s little helpers brighten up street
If Santa took a trip in his sleigh down to the north end of Oamaru, he might be surprised by what he could find.
Inclusive culture principal’s highlight
Inclusive culture principal’s highlight
Creating an inclusive environment for every pupil has been Mary Healey’s greatest achievement.
Two new directors named to health board
Two new directors named to health board
The appointment of two new directors has signified a fresh start for the Waitaki District Health Services board.
Waitaki councillor resigns, apologises after party
Waitaki councillor resigns, apologises after party
A Waitaki District councillor has stepped down after allegations of inappropriate behaviour at a work Christmas party.
Abuse of WDC staff ‘shameful’
Abuse of WDC staff ‘shameful’
Increased abuse directed at Waitaki District Council staff has been labelled "shameful and just not warranted".
Generosity displayed with Toot for Tucker food drive
Generosity displayed with Toot for Tucker food drive
Oamaru Combined Churches Foodbank has been overwhelmed by community generosity. The North Otago Lions Club hosted its annual Toot for Tucker food drive on Monday, gathering non-perishable items for...
Camping grounds busier than usual for time of year
Camping grounds busier than usual for time of year
As the warmer weather rolls in, the demand for the Waitaki lakes is beginning to heat up.
Bin blaze leaves behind bothersome burnt rubbish
Bin blaze leaves behind bothersome burnt rubbish
An Oamaru op-shop has been left with a pile of burnt items after a suspicious fire destroyed its rubbish bin.
Waitaki promoted to China
Waitaki promoted to China
They might not be dancing or making memes, but Tourism Waitaki staff could soon become TikTok stars.
Teaching kids how to be safe on bikes
Teaching kids how to be safe on bikes
Addison Gough picked the right time to get herself a new bike.
Hundreds turn out for hospital open day
Hundreds turn out for hospital open day
The Oamaru Hospital’s first community open day has been an invaluable experience, the Waitaki District Health Services chief executive says.
Distress after vicious dog attack
Distress after vicious dog attack
Bloody, bruised and traumatised.
Overbridge crash spurs part closure
Overbridge crash spurs part closure
The Waitaki District Council is not prepared to risk another serious accident at Oamaru’s Humber St overbridge.