Reward up to find sealion killers
The reward to find those who killed sea lions in the South has gone up and been extended to include those responsible for killing the mammals in the Waitaki district.
Mining at Frasers pit completed
Mining at Frasers pit completed
The Frasers Open Pit at OceanaGold’s Macraes Operation has reached the end of its mining life after nearly three decades of continuous operation.
Oak trees planted to honour sacrifice brothers made for NZ
Oak trees planted to honour sacrifice brothers made for NZ
Two Maheno brothers who died in World War 1 have been honoured with an oak tree-planting ceremony in Kakanui Valley Rd.
Looking the part for Victorian event
Looking the part for Victorian event
Oamaru’s Mary and Geoff Korver (above) and Mathilda Saunders, of Fiordland, and Nicola Temby, of Palmerston North, (below) get into the spirit
Looking the part
Looking the part
Lapping up this week’s Oamaru Heritage Celebrations are Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale (front centre) with heritage committee members.
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Teens warned after fireworks spark beach blaze
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Teens warned after fireworks spark beach blaze
Three teenagers have been formally warned after out-of-control fireworks started a blaze in Oamaru’s Beach Rd at the weekend.
Two hurt in three-car Oamaru crash
Two hurt in three-car Oamaru crash
One person has serious injuries, while another is moderately hurt after a crash in Oamaru.
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Firework fundraiser likely ‘biggest’ yet for primary school
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Firework fundraiser likely ‘biggest’ yet for primary school
For the first time since 2023, the Weston School Fireworks went off with a bang.
Town set to host high wheelers
Town set to host high wheelers
Oamaru will play host to the National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.
Progress celebrated
Progress celebrated
Contractors working on the Forrester Gallery extension, in Oamaru, have been treated to a "roof shout" by the Waitaki District Council recently, celebrating eight months of progress.
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Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation
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Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation
A gas leak at the Duntroon Hotel earlier this week is still being investigated.
Oamaru to host high wheelers for competition
Oamaru to host high wheelers for competition
Oamaru will play host to the NZ National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.
Historic ride marks town’s founding
Historic ride marks town’s founding
Visitors, locals and returning residents rode back in time recently to mark 150 years from the founding of the North Otago township of Duntroon.
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App shelved after competition concerns raised
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App shelved after competition concerns raised
A publicly-funded tourism app has been shelved over concerns it could compete with Oamaru businesses — but too late for one local business.
Facilitator to be paid over $1600 a day
Facilitator to be paid over $1600 a day
Ratepayers will foot the bill for a well-paid Crown facilitator to help redo Waitaki District Council’s failed water reform plans — to the tune of more than $1600 a day.
Council accepts Crown intervention
Waitaki District Council accepts Crown intervention over water plan
The Waitaki District Council has agreed to accept Crown intervention after its standalone water services delivery plan was rejected last month.
St Kevin’s hold nerve in shoot-out
St Kevin’s hold nerve in shoot-out
The latest round of Borton Cup cricket delivered two comfortable victories and a nail-biting one-wicket thriller at the weekend.
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Man who stabbed woman deported
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Man who stabbed woman deported
A man who repeatedly stabbed an Oamaru woman in front of her family has been deported to Tonga.
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Frustration spurs opening of second flight school
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Frustration spurs opening of second flight school
Frustration with the Waitaki District Council has led to the New Zealand Airline Academy Ltd (NZAAL) opening a second flight training school at Whanganui Airport.
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Taiwanese stars sample ‘punk town’ wares
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Taiwanese stars sample ‘punk town’ wares
Building a retro robot, donning Victorian costumes and sampling some of the finest fare in the "punk town" of Oamaru was all part of the job for Taiwanese television and movie stars