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Sometimes a friendly wave is all you need

Dom Huxley rides through some green North Otago countryside, complete with surfboard, yesterday....

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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.

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Southern Waters taps Waitaki

"From the discussions we’ve had there are clear benefits of a larger organisation in both...

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Southern Waters taps Waitaki

Waitaki's council has come full circle and voted to join a Three Waters group it once rebuffed.

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Tourist throngs watching penguins from road causing concern

Oamaru police were called to disperse large crowds of people along Waterfront Rd outside Oamaru...

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Tourist throngs watching penguins from road causing concern

Booming tourists numbers are causing concerns along Waterfront Rd near Oamaru Penguins.

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Masked duo allegedly steal thousands in Oamaru motel raid

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Masked duo allegedly steal thousands in Oamaru motel raid

Two men have been charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly stealing a man’s backpack containing thousands of dollars.

Waitaki ditches 'unsustainable' in-house water plan

Waitaki ditches 'unsustainable' in-house water plan

Waitaki District Council is rejoining the Southern Waters partnership it ditched last year.

Union, Oamaru claim dominant victories

Union, Oamaru claim dominant victories

Union defeated Waitaki Boys’ by eight wickets, Oamaru beat St Kevin’s by six wickets, and Valley edged Albion in a high-scoring match in the 11th round of Borton Cup cricket.

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Councillors vote for one hour of free CBD parking

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

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Councillors vote for one hour of free CBD parking

One hour of free parking will remain in the Oamaru CBD for now, after a unanimous vote by Waitaki district councillors at their first meeting of the year.

Dahlia dream realised

Dahlia dream realised

Winning the Southland Dahlia Show’s champion of champions title for her striking trio of Ruskin Andrea dahlias was a more than 20-year labour of love for firsttime winner Helen Spain.

World class, right on our doorstep

La Rumbla in Arrowtown has been certified by the Spanish government as an official restaurant of...

World class, right on our doorstep

La Rumbla serves Spain on a plate for Olivia Caldwell.

Weather pic of night theme for February

Weather pic of night theme for February

The North Otago Photographic Society meets every month to discuss styles, techniques and elements of photography. These photos were voted the top three at the society’s February meeting at which...

Art in Garden to afford outside look

Waitaki Art Trail founder and convener Joan Edridge in her home studio. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Art in Garden to afford outside look

The Waitaki Art Trail invites you to visit artists in their studios and enjoy the colourful and sometimes quirky atmosphere created within our community, convener Joan Edridge says.

Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South

The mobile screening bus in Oamaru. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South

The rural breast-screening bus will leave Oamaru next month, WellSouth has announced.

Airport issues raised with councillors

If Oamaru Airport was in private hands ‘‘heads would roll’’ over its mismanagement, Waitaki district councillors have heard.

Fortune now trustee

Oamaru accountant Helen Fortune has been appointed a trustee of the Waitaki Power Trust, following the resignation of Gary Kircher due to a change in personal circumstances.

Best version of local govt wanted

Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale and councillors discussed a draft proposal this week regarding the government’s simplifying of local government reforms announced late last year.

Programme returns

Keli Manson (left) and Natalie Carpenter are ready to welcome people to the relaunched Waitaki...

Programme returns

Waitaki Creative Wellbeing is being relaunched this month with a new venue, a new staff member and an abundance of art-related activities.

Exhibition honours ancestors

Oasis Gallery owners Katy and Greg Waite sit in chairs from the Qing Dynasty in front of a ‘...

Exhibition honours ancestors

Mythical dragons and Qing dynasty ancestor paintings are part of an exhibition entitled ‘‘Ancestors and Traditions’’ at Oasis Gallery as part of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Penguin sightings prompt renewed dog control calls

A snares crested penguin looks for a safe resting place among the rocks near Beach Rd, Oamaru....

Penguin sightings prompt renewed dog control calls

Two recent penguin finds have sparked renewed calls for dogs to be kept on leashes on Oamaru beaches.

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Visitors ‘rewarded’ with new mural

Waikouaiti-based artist Sig Peters in front of the mural she painted beside Petal Studios and...

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Visitors ‘rewarded’ with new mural

Waikouaiti’s Main Rd has received a fresh artistic boost with the completion of a mural celebrating both local creativity and community pride, Jules Chin reports.

Signs vandalised as council weighs road’s fate

Road closure signs in Beach Rd were damaged last week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Signs vandalised as council weighs road’s fate

Vandalism to road closure signs on Beach Rd is disappointing and frustrating, Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale says.

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