Liquor ban approved for Loch Laird Liquor ban approved for Loch Laird A liquor ban at Loch Laird will go ahead at Labour Weekend.
Fire brigade calls for more members Fire brigade calls for more members The alarm is being sounded for more firefighters in the Waitaki Valley.
‘Cracking’ ideas from district workshops ‘Cracking’ ideas from district workshops Protecting the natural environment, creating vibrant communities, and attracting more residents to rural townships.
‘Checks and balances’ call ‘Checks and balances’ call More needs to be done to protect Waitaki’s geological sites, deputy mayor Melanie Tavendale says.
Second person charged after alleged ramming of police vehicle Second person charged after alleged ramming of police vehicle A second person has been charged in relation to the alleged ramming of a police car earlier this week.
Building boom welcomed in Oamaru Building boom welcomed in Oamaru Oamaru building companies say they are facing unprecedented demand, the increase in activity reflecting a confidence in the local economy.
Fear drones ‘scoping’ homes Fear drones ‘scoping’ homes Drones flying near North Otago properties at night are setting off alarm bells for some residents.
Multiple burglaries in Oamaru: ‘Don’t delay’ calls, police say Multiple burglaries in Oamaru: ‘Don’t delay’ calls, police say Police in Oamaru are urging the public to contact them immediately if they see suspicious behaviour.
Bid to move section of Alps 2 Ocean Bid to move section of Alps 2 Ocean Ahururi leaders are banding together in a bid to move a section of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail through Otematata.
Beach rock protection work completed, earlier and cheaper Beach rock protection work completed, earlier and cheaper Rock armouring along Katiki Beach has been completed under budget and ahead of schedule.
Steam and Rail locomotive given its new identity Steam and Rail locomotive given its new identity It has been the train without a name for more than 10 years.
Conference tackles domestic violence Conference tackles domestic violence Maori women make up a minority of New Zealand’s population — but they represent nearly half the country’s domestic violence victims, an Oamaru audience was told yesterday.
No secret in turning 100 except for living a clean life No secret in turning 100 except for living a clean life There are some things in life you just can not plan.
Big points to prove in final Big points to prove in final Two country clubs are about to go to battle.
‘Bursting at the seams’: fire brigade enjoying revival ‘Bursting at the seams’: fire brigade enjoying revival "They've more than just kept it alive - it’s now bursting at the seams," Duntroon Volunteer Fire Brigade acting chief fire officer John Abelen says.
Cat shot for fourth time in past year Cat shot for fourth time in past year It should be called lucky - or perhaps unlucky.
Employer happy as scheme beneficial Employer happy as scheme beneficial A programme benefiting employers and youth desperate for jobs has been given a $500,000 boost.
Police attend multiple incidents Police attend multiple incidents Alcohol-related incidents and a raft of others were dealt with by Oamaru police at the weekend.
‘It’s terrible’: females few in fastest farmer cycle event ‘It’s terrible’: females few in fastest farmer cycle event Avril Lane never expected to be one of so few flying the flag for female farmers.