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Despite funding, bridge not a certainty
The 125-year-old wooden Kakanui Bridge, south of Oamaru, looks like it is going to be replaced after being allocated more than $9 million of funding by the government.
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Young engineer wins top aviation industry award
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Young engineer wins top aviation industry award
Callum Ruddenklau is as humble as they come.
Medallist goes back to her old school
Medallist goes back to her old school
Olivia Brett has made quite a splash in less than three months.
Weather drives spate of fires across Otago
Weather drives spate of fires across Otago
Crews have tackled 17 fires across Otago in 15 days, the blazes driven by a windy start to spring after a dry winter.
Focus on bowel screening
Focus on bowel screening
September is Oamaru Bowel Screening Awareness Month.
Scrumptious schooling
Scrumptious schooling
Lisa Wong (left) teaches Waitaki Multicultural playgroup facilitator Justyna Miller how to fold dumplings at Waitaki Multicultural’s Asian Culture Festival in Oamaru yesterday.
Waitaki vegetation fire 'well controlled'
Waitaki vegetation fire 'well controlled'
Crews have spent the day at the site of a large vegetation blaze at Tokarahi in Waitaki district checking for hotspots and the fire is now "contained and controlled".
Luca offers ‘something special’
Luca offers ‘something special’
It takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a dog to "raise up" a village.
‘Sense of belonging’ encouraged
‘Sense of belonging’ encouraged
An "all inclusive" approach to Enviroschools Day last Friday saw Totara School teachers, pupils and parents dig in.
GP access still an issue, says CEO
GP access still an issue, says CEO
The waiting time to see a GP in Oamaru is an ongoing issue.
Concerns raised at dog bylaw hearing
Concerns raised at dog bylaw hearing
Concern about wildlife and livestock has been aired at a Waitaki District Council hearing on proposed dog bylaw changes.
Big blaze in Waitaki contained
Big blaze in Waitaki contained
Fire crews have managed to contain a large vegetation fire at Tokarahi in Waitaki district that has destroyed 800ha of farmland, tussock and scrub.
Teacher sharing life lessons
Teacher sharing life lessons
Yes, Chef. Former The Last Post owner Trevor Griggs started as St Kevin’s College’s food technology teacher at the beginning of term three.
Settlers’ association is no more, but portraits remain
Settlers’ association is no more, but portraits remain
The North Otago Early Settlers Association last week wound up as an incorporated society after 85 years.
Plaques to raise funds for centre
Plaques to raise funds for centre
Waitakians now have the opportunity to add their personal touch to the new Network Waitaki Event Centre.
Cultures on show at event for all
Cultures on show at event for all
Waitaki Multicultural hosted a morning tea last Friday to celebrate Multicultural Day and their move to a new office.
Mayor’s Taskforce For Jobs to continue supporting youth to get work placements
Mayor’s Taskforce For Jobs to continue supporting youth to get work placements
The Mayor’s Taskforce For Jobs (MTFJ) has been a hit in the Waitaki and looks set to continue.
Community House gets 4 new tenants
Community House gets 4 new tenants
Waitaki District Community House in Oamaru has welcomed four new tenants.
Disc golf taking flight in Waimate
Disc golf taking flight in Waimate
Known primarily for its wild wallabies and Edwardian architecture, Waimate is now making a name for itself as the South Island centre for disc golf.
Licensing trust ‘thrilled’ at early return to profit
Licensing trust ‘thrilled’ at early return to profit
The Oamaru Licensing Trust is back in the black — albeit by a small margin — after a challenging few years.
