Former pupils mark 150 years of school
Weston School near Oamaru might look a little different to Joan Martin these days, but one thing remains the same - the willingness of pupils to learn.
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Crew back to tackle Danseys Pass blaze
Crew back to tackle Danseys Pass blaze
Rural firefighters will this morning continue their attack on a blaze in the Danseys Pass area after a controlled burn got out of control yesterday.
North Otago woman found
North Otago woman found
A North Otago woman reported missing today has been found.
Loan and Merc lift ready
Loan and Merc lift ready
With a four-person limited-access goods lift now operational in the massive 1882 Loan and Merc in Harbour St, the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust is not rushing to fill the first floor of its...
Large tussock fire near Danseys Pass almost contained
Large tussock fire near Danseys Pass almost contained
A controlled burn that got out of hand growing to 70ha near Danseys Pass has now almost been contained.
ORC mum on spill evidence
ORC mum on spill evidence
The Otago Regional Council will not share publicly the evidence it used to identify McKeown Group Ltd as the source of fuel contaminating Oamaru Harbour.
Manure stolen from Lions stall
Manure stolen from Lions stall
First it was compost, now it is the alleged theft of manure that is causing a stink in North Otago.
Survey finds WDC rated as acceptable
Survey finds WDC rated as acceptable
Just 53% of Waitaki residents are satisfied the Waitaki District Council is transparent and working in the best interests of the district.
'Geogastronomy Club' plan on menu
'Geogastronomy Club' plan on menu
A forthcoming "Geogastronomy Club" proposal will outline what club members will need to commit to and what the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust can offer as benefits in return.
Four decades at Four Square
Four decades at Four Square
Brian and Trish Fraser have notched up four decades at Four Square.
Tradie helping effort in Senegal
Tradie helping effort in Senegal
It is a fair distance from Waimate to Senegal, so it is probably just as well tradie Edmund Rooke loves what he does.
Cyclist hit by car seriously hurt
Cyclist hit by car seriously hurt
A cyclist is seriously injured after being hit by a car in Oamaru this morning.
1080 drops in valleys starting today
1080 drops in valleys starting today
Aerial drops of 1080 poison cereal bait begin today in the Dart, Routeburn and Caples Valleys.
Oamaru users asked to conserve water
Oamaru users asked to conserve water
Improvement work at the Oamaru Water Treatment Plant this spring will halve its capacity.
Report TV stolen from Community Gardens
Report TV stolen from Community Gardens
Police are investigating after a flat-screen television was reported as having been stolen from the Waitaki Community Gardens in Chelmer St.
Record breeding year still possible
Record breeding year still possible
Winter storms appear to have slowed breeding at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, but another year of growth remains a possibility.
Brothers stole vaccines, haul of drugs, court told
Brothers stole vaccines, haul of drugs, court told
Chicken pox and hepatitis vaccines - not usually targeted by thieves - were among an array of medications allegedly stolen from an Oamaru medical practice.
Intoxicated driver also had cannabis in system: coroner
Intoxicated driver also had cannabis in system: coroner
The role of cannabis in the death of a builder in a car crash at Freehold Creek in 2017 has been highlighted by a corner.
No room at inn for cats over Christmas
No room at inn for cats over Christmas
If you are looking for a place for your moggy or pooch to stay over the Christmas break, you may have left it too late.
Parks contract on offer
Parks contract on offer
The controversial parks maintenance contract for the Waitaki district will now - for the second time - go to the open market.