Waitaki's 'gut-wrenching' road toll Waitaki's 'gut-wrenching' road toll "The fact we are having people being seriously injured, let alone dying, on our roads – that’s gut-wrenching."
The Fort ‘labour of love’ for the Rogers The Fort ‘labour of love’ for the Rogers The Fort Enfield is so much more than just a tavern – it’s the heart of the community, writes Kayla Hodge.
Gift of new heart takes some beating Gift of new heart takes some beating A lot can happen in 24 hours, as Angela Beesley Mackenzie well knows.
CEO leaving proud of council work CEO leaving proud of council work When Fergus Power walks out of his office today, it will be for the final time.
Heritage cash, debt relief plea Heritage cash, debt relief plea The Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust is calling for the Waitaki District Council to put its money where its mouth is for its future heritage.
Bike trail a beacon in bleak times Bike trail a beacon in bleak times In the same way the Otago Central Rail Trail revitalised rural Otago, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is becoming a beacon of hope for the Waitaki district, writes Kayla Hodge.
Satisfying helping boys be best versions of themselves Satisfying helping boys be best versions of themselves Shaping the future of teenagers can have a powerful impact.
Like phoenix, hope arises from ashes Like phoenix, hope arises from ashes When you're faced with a thousand negatives, there's always a positive to be found.
Hope to be council’s acting chief executive Hope to be council’s acting chief executive Paul Hope has been elevated to the top.
Board member taking extended leave Board member taking extended leave A Waitaki community board member has been granted extended leave to avoid triggering a third by-election this term.
Missing man found safe after car spotted Missing man found safe after car spotted The power of community has helped a missing Oamaru man return home.
Missing Oamaru man found safe and well Missing Oamaru man found safe and well Police have confirmed an Oamaru man has been found safe and well after he was reported missing at the weekend.
Daughters play their part in ‘Lycra for Littlies’ fundraiser Daughters play their part in ‘Lycra for Littlies’ fundraiser When Kate Webster took her two daughters along to a spin-a-thon fundraiser, she expected them to entertain themselves.
January flooding damage bill tops out over $1m January flooding damage bill tops out over $1m The repair bill for flood damage in the Waitaki is set to cost more than $1 million.
Workers stumble upon, catch fugitive Workers stumble upon, catch fugitive A plumber and a storage company owner have made an unlikely crime-fighting duo.
Occupants escape with minor injuries Occupants escape with minor injuries Emergency services personnel attend a single-vehicle crash in North Otago yesterday.
Pair injured in North Otago crash Pair injured in North Otago crash Two people suffered minor injuries after their car crashed and ended up the side of a North Otago road.
Animals do well on breakwater Animals do well on breakwater More restrictions could be put in place if Oamaru’s historic breakwater is reopened to the public.
New ward councillor sworn in at meeting New ward councillor sworn in at meeting Waihemo residents have an official voice at the Waitaki District Council table again.
Familiar ground for new principal Familiar ground for new principal Damian Brown has come full circle.