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.
Kayla Hodge
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.
Whitestone City needs investment to stay open
Whitestone City needs investment to stay open
Whitestone City is on the brink of closure for the summer if an investor cannot be found.
Road under bridge closed until extra warning signs installed
Road under bridge closed until extra warning signs installed
All vehicles will be unable to use a section of Oamaru’s Humber St until proper warning signs can be installed after an incident yesterday where a truck rolled onto its side and landed on a passing car.
Open day at hospital to help connect
Open day at hospital to help connect
The new Waitaki District Health Services chief executive is on a mission to get his community more involved in its health sector.
Car and mobility scooter collide
Car and mobility scooter collide
One person was taken to Oamaru Hospital with serious injuries after a mobility scooter and a car were in a collision in Oamaru yesterday.
One seriously hurt in crash between car, mobility scooter
One seriously hurt in crash between car, mobility scooter
One person has been taken to Oamaru Hospital with serious injuries after a mobility scooter and car collided in Oamaru.
Sense of a time warp adds an aura
Sense of a time warp adds an aura
When Stephanie and Jason Jeffs set off for a long weekend in Oamaru, they never expected to go back in time.
Fire near Palmerston under control
Fire near Palmerston under control
Fire and Emergency New Zealand have a 30 metre fire near Palmerston well contained.
Organisers hope town will rally for relay
Organisers hope town will rally for relay
The Relay for Life is back on the Oamaru calendar after a five-year hiatus.
Council to steer any Thames St alterations
Council to steer any Thames St alterations
The controversy surrounding the possible realignment of Oamaru’s lower Thames St has resulted in the issue being removed from the Harbour Area committee’s control.
Victorian landmark reopens after year
Victorian landmark reopens after year
The flagship of Oamaru’s Victorian precinct has reopened its doors.