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Santana quizzed over footing catastrophic failure bill

Santana Minerals chief executive Damian Spring. Photo: RNZ

Santana quizzed over footing catastrophic failure bill

The fast-track panel assessing plans for a vast gold mine in Central Otago wants to know if the applicant would foot the bill following a catastrophic failure.

Wānaka down 6-0 in ‘harsh’ defeat

Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

Wānaka down 6-0 in ‘harsh’ defeat

It was a tough day on the road for Wānaka FC, as a clinical second-half display from Nelson Suburbs handed the visitors a harsh 6-0 defeat.

Construction of golden arches begins in Wānaka

Construction of golden arches begins in Wānaka

Work has started on the construction of the McDonald’s restaurant in Wānaka’s Three Parks development.

Shooting for the stars

Shooting for the stars

This shot of the Gabriela Mistral Nebula (NGC 3324), taken by James Glucksman, won the recent North Otago Photographic Society's annual nature competition.

Man arrested after officer thrown to the ground

Man arrested after officer thrown to the ground

A 50-year-old man threw a police officer to the ground after threatening shoppers in The Warehouse last week, police say.

Finalist ‘thrilled’

An Oamaru accommodation provider has featured in the 2026 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence.

Runway run a hit on shortest day

Competing in the North Otago Aero Club's Run the Runway event at the weekend are (front, from...

Runway run a hit on shortest day

Oamaruvians celebrated the shortest day of the year by getting active at the airport.

Successful month for event centre

While the new Network Waitaki Event Centre is a hit among its users, the trust behind the project still has work to do.

Pupils grateful for knitted beanies

With the Totara School students wearing the knitted beanies are (from left) Oamaru Creative Fibre...

Pupils grateful for knitted beanies

Totara School pupils were sporting their school colours with pride recently.

Raising awareness of rare condition

A family whose child has arthrogryposis are hoping people will wear blue next week to raise awareness of the rare condition.

Rates rise rollercoaster: what went so wrong?

Rates rise rollercoaster: what went so wrong?

There can only be one topic for this month’s column: The rates increase for the 2026-27 financial year.

Tensions between expectations, reality

Stepping into local government as a first-term councillor is an exercise in humility.

‘It’s been a pleasure’, Steam and Rail VP says

Oamaru Steam and Rail Society vice-president David Wilson resigned from his position earlier this...

‘It’s been a pleasure’, Steam and Rail VP says

Working for Oamaru Steam and Rail Society has been a pleasure, outgoing vice-president David Wilson says.

Pet page

Two-year-old cat Ella came from the SPCA and is now a beloved member of the Stevenson family....

Pet page

Do you have a pet that should be featured on the Pet Page in the Oamaru Mail?

Young chef cooks up gold

Phoebe Wickham gets busy in the competition .PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Young chef cooks up gold

Oamaru’s Phoebe Wickham is enjoying the taste of success after winning gold against some tough competition in the Ara Institute of Canterbury Trainee Chef of the Year awards.

Students shine at regional finals

Roncalli College band Inside Joke perform at the Smokefreerockquest Timaru Regional Finals at the...

Students shine at regional finals

School musicians Winnie Conlan and Olivia Morriss were recognised in two categories at the Timaru Smokefreerockquest regional finals, held at the Oamaru Opera House last Saturday.

Putting off spending comes home to roost

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

Putting off spending comes home to roost

A major concern around Oamaru and the Waitaki is the prospect of a rise in rates.

Old Boys & WGHS earn promotion

Old Boys co-captain Katiana Taiti is excited for her side to make the move up to the premier A...

Old Boys & WGHS earn promotion

Old Boys are back.

Excelsior women enjoy successful debut season

Excelsior women’s team beat Harlequins 56-17 last Friday night in the plate final of the Hanan...

Excelsior women enjoy successful debut season

Excelsior Rugby Club’s first ever senior women’s team has won some silverware in their debut season.

A refined take on the shed

Sited in the foothills of The Remarkables, the house is detailed like a refined rural shed....

A refined take on the shed

Four years since the publication of Cape to Bluff, the author-photographer duo of Andrea Stevens and Simon Devitt have compiled volume two, exploring 30 new houses that respond to...

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