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Moeraki cockle beds ‘sensitive, easily damaged’: prof
A marine science professor says harvesting cockles at Moeraki was always going to end badly as the beds can be easily damaged by humans.
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Endometriosis in the spotlight
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Endometriosis in the spotlight
A display of fashion, creativity and a community is hoped to spark a conversation about a painful disease that affects one in 10 women.
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Airport claims ‘scaremongering’
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Airport claims ‘scaremongering’
Claims about the state of Oamaru Airport including safety issues are simply ‘‘scaremongering’’, a director of the New Zealand Airline Academy says.
Otago fisher killed Hector's dolphin, then lied about it
Otago fisher killed Hector's dolphin, then lied about it
The small fine meted out to an Otago fisher who killed a Hector's dolphin underscores the failure to protect endangered species, a conservation group says.
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New principal hits the ground running
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New principal hits the ground running
An after-school care programme to help working parents and an initiative to establish kindergarten services in the community are part of the plans being pursued by the new Hampden School principal...
Warnings issued for courthouse altercation
Warnings issued for courthouse altercation
Two Oamaru men were let off with a warning after an altercation at the town’s main street courthouse this week.
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A&P show attendance surges, outperforms expectations
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A&P show attendance surges, outperforms expectations
The North Otago A&P Show was a hit in Oamaru on Saturday.
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Community reintegration focus of new role
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Community reintegration focus of new role
From representing the community, to rehabilitating men with criminal pasts — the next chapter of Gary Kircher’s life is under way.
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Concerns for children’s safety raised in joint carpark plea
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Concerns for children’s safety raised in joint carpark plea
Children's lives are at stake due to a "highly dangerous" and congested road outside the local primary school, Hampden community leaders say.
Rowers pull their weight for medals
Rowers pull their weight for medals
The Oamaru Rowing Club has once again punched above its weight on the national stage.
Crop Duster starts gravel racing series
Crop Duster starts gravel racing series
Gravel In Paradise is back for 2026.
‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet
‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet
North Otago is now home to another national champion team.
School staffers team up for Coast to Coast
School staffers team up for Coast to Coast
‘‘Waitaki’s Finest’’ took on the challenge of competing in the Coast to Coast and earned a top 10 finish.
Price century lays foundation
Price century lays foundation
Valley have kept their Borton Cup playoff hopes alive with a 21-run win over Albion in a high scoring match last weekend.
Hub relaunch celebrates 40 years of caring
Hub relaunch celebrates 40 years of caring
As part of the Otago Community Hospice’s 40-year anniversary the Oamaru hub had its official opening last week.
Water intake work begins
Water intake work begins
Work has finally begun on a new water intake for Glenavy and the rest of the Lower Waihao Rural Water Scheme.
Lunar New Year pot-luck offered more than food
Lunar New Year pot-luck offered more than food
Beating the Chinese dragon drum, learning the art of calligraphy and tai chi and feasting on a smorgasbord of cultural food was all on offer at the annual Oamaru Chinese Association pot-luck dinner...
Recognition for railway stalwart
Recognition for railway stalwart
It takes a lot to render Harry Andrew speechless but recently that was exactly the case.
Penguin perks up after beach rescue
Penguin perks up after beach rescue
A rare erect crested penguin found on a Canterbury beach and nicknamed 'Snake' will be released when she has finished moulting in a few days.
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Sometimes a friendly wave is all you need
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Sometimes a friendly wave is all you need
It was foreign territory for a surfer and his board but for Dom Huxley it was a worthwhile trip — even though he had a sore behind and was walking like a cowboy at the end of it.
