Home security advice issued
Oamaru police are warning people to be vigilant about home security as the festive holiday season approaches.
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Six family harm reports in 24-hour period
Six family harm reports in 24-hour period
Multiple reports of family harm incidents in Oamaru over a 24-hour period may be unusual, but not entirely unexpected given the time of year, Oamaru police say.
'People needed us. This was our town, not his'
Actions in armed offender incident recognised
When Constable Dean Paterson and former Senior Constable Stewart Hewett confronted an armed burglar at an Oamaru supermarket four years ago, the pair had no idea what to expect.
Man in dinghy near Moeraki rescued
Man in dinghy near Moeraki rescued
A man reported to be stuck on rocks with his dinghy near Moeraki in North Otago has been rescued without incident this afternoon.
Christmas party’s changed location proves a big hit
Christmas party’s changed location proves a big hit
If Damien Goodsir could pick one Christmas gift next year, it would almost certainly be holding the House of Breakthrough Church community Christmas celebration at Oamaru harbour.
Hopes CCTV camera will curb skate park violence
Hopes CCTV camera will curb skate park violence
A CCTV camera is up and running at the Oamaru skate park, several months after plans to install it were first considered by the Waitaki District Council, police and Safer Waitaki.
Dunback farm tragedy: 'A big hole in our lives'
Dunback farm tragedy: 'A big hole in our lives'
The first word 18-month-old Sam Tomlinson learned to say was "Mum" - two days after she died.
Opera house named top venue in 2018 Arts on Tour awards
Opera house named top venue in 2018 Arts on Tour awards
The Oamaru Opera House has been named the top venue in a smaller centre in New Zealand by Arts on Tour NZ.
Harbour survey draws numerous responses
Harbour survey draws numerous responses
With 878 responses to the Oamaru Harbour survey and more than 40 written submissions, the Waitaki District Council has received more feedback than ever as it begins work on its masterplan for the...
WDHS may regret decision: group
WDHS may regret decision: group
Waitaki District Health Services may later regret its decision to outsource its food preparation service, an advocate for the hospital kitchen’s retention says.
Sand sausages to goin favour of armouring
Sand sausages to goin favour of armouring
Oamaru's brief affair with sand sausages is coming to an end.
NZ Post looking for suitable new site
NZ Post looking for suitable new site
As Kiwibank in Oamaru prepares to become a standalone branch, NZ Post has started its search for an appropriate business from which to operate.
Totara man's bequest honoured at hospice hub opening
Totara man's bequest honoured at hospice hub opening
Nigel Wilson would have ''run a mile'' from the attention last night, his sister says.
Jobs to go as deal signed to outsource food services
Jobs to go as deal signed to outsource food services
Six part-time kitchen staff at Oamaru Hospital will lose their jobs after it was announced yesterday that Waitaki District Health Services had signed a deal to outsource food services.
Gallery closed for rest of year after mould discovery
Gallery closed for rest of year after mould discovery
Oamaru's 1882 public art gallery will be closed for at least the rest of the year after toxic mould was discovered during maintenance work.
Car and school bus collide
Car and school bus collide
Four people were injured when a car and school bus collided on State Highway 1 south of Oamaru yesterday afternoon.
Oamaru Hospital food deal keeps it local
Oamaru Hospital food deal keeps it local
Waitaki District Health Services has signed a food services agreement with Presbyterian Support Otago, the Waitaki District Council-owned company has confirmed.
Waitaki police combat fatigue with roadside barbecue
Waitaki police combat fatigue with roadside barbecue
North Otago police took to the roads of Waitaki with a roadside barbecue to combat driver fatigue on Friday.
Four hurt after bus and car collide
Four hurt after bus and car collide south of Oamaru
Four people have been injured after a car and bus collided on State Highway 1 south of Oamaru this afternoon.
Distinct flavour to Waitaki wine region
Distinct flavour to Waitaki wine region
Waitaki Valley wines are officially on the map.