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University geology graduate hired to fix ‘outdated’ labels
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University geology graduate hired to fix ‘outdated’ labels
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new recruit.
Nic Duff
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Building trialling ‘serious’ seagull deterrent
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Building trialling ‘serious’ seagull deterrent
Oamaru businesses may soon have a "serious option" to keep seagulls off their roofs.
Region’s kids brush up on safety
Region’s kids brush up on safety
Primary school pupils from across the Waitaki District were taught how to keep themselves safe last week.
Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000
Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000
Altrusa International of Oamaru extended its annual fabric bazaar over the last fortnight.
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Geopark ‘beacon’ to get makeover
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Geopark ‘beacon’ to get makeover
Vanished World Centre is getting a facelift.
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Battle against gulls gears up
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Battle against gulls gears up
Oamaru businesses may soon have a "serious option" to keep seagulls off their roofs.
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Family in the trenches over mouldy home
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Family in the trenches over mouldy home
A young family in Palmerston battling the council over their wet and mouldy home have been forced to dig trenches to drain away excess water.
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Residents disgusted by sea lion killings
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Residents disgusted by sea lion killings
Appalled residents of a fishing village near the mouth of the Waitaki River are struggling to understand the "disgusting" slaying of three sea lions just along the road from them.
Devastation, horror at killing of sea lions
Devastation, horror at killing of sea lions
The killing of three sea lions at the mouth of the Waitaki River over the weekend has been described as "completely horrifying", "a senseless slaughter" and has left advocates "devastated".
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Frustration over hole in sewer pipe
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Frustration over hole in sewer pipe
Whose hole is it anyway?
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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade
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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade
Tania Innes is breaking barriers in more ways than one.
New solar farm idea sparks Network Waitaki’s interest
New solar farm idea sparks Network Waitaki’s interest
A new solar farm in Waitaki could help Network Waitaki combat "capacity constraints" in the region.
Medical school ‘good news’ for region: MP
Medical school ‘good news’ for region: MP
A new medical school at the University of Waikato is good news for Waitaki, MP Miles Anderson says.
Longtime chairman made life member of national association
Longtime chairman made life member of national association
A pillar of the Oamaru Licensing Trust has received a national honour.
Plesiosaur has Waitaki link
Plesiosaur has Waitaki link
New Zealand’s largest fossil is gaining worldwide attention and it has its roots tied to the Waitaki district.
Plesiosaur proving a global hit
Plesiosaur proving a global hit
New Zealand’s largest fossil is gaining worldwide attention, and it has its roots tied to the Waitaki district.
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
Back where it belongs — the original 1909 Oamaru Cup was yesterday returned to the Oamaru Jockey Club at its 150th anniversary of its cup day meeting in the North Otago town.
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Country win in expansive performance
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Country win in expansive performance
Country earned bragging rights in the return of a fan favourite clash in North Otago.
Youth Parliament ‘once in a lifetime experience’
Youth Parliament ‘once in a lifetime experience’
Youth Parliament was in session at the Beehive earlier this month.
Best and brightest birds set for big show
Best and brightest birds set for big show
New Zealand’s best and brightest budgies, canaries, finches and anything in between will fly into Oamaru next week for the National Bird Show.