UK import to take council reins
The Waitaki District Council has its first international chief executive.
Search for new St John location to continue
Search for new St John location to continue
St John will restart its search for a new home in Oamaru after the Waitaki District Council voted against leasing Awamoa Park for the town’s new ambulance base.
‘Many amazing moments’ over 43 years
‘Many amazing moments’ over 43 years
Aileen Ryan — a mother, a teacher, an inspiration. North Otago bureau chief Rebecca Ryan chats to her mother, who has retired after teaching at Waikaka School for 43 years.
Educational approach about recycling woes
Educational approach about recycling woes
Illegal rubbish dumping at a North Otago recycling centre is being turned into an educational opportunity about waste disposal.
Police urge vigilance after cars damaged
Police urge vigilance after cars damaged
Police are calling for the public to be on the lookout for "miscreants and losers" following recent car vandalism.
Home detention for assault, weapon
Home detention for assault, weapon
A man who moved south in an attempt to leave a life of drugs and offending behind him, was sentenced to home detention in the Oamaru District Court yesterday.
Nine speakers opposed to St John base
Nine speakers opposed to St John base
Fears public spaces could be lost was a hot topic during a resource consent hearing for Oamaru’s new ambulance headquarters.
Incoming councillor vows to shed sweat for ward
Incoming councillor vows to shed sweat for ward
Incoming Waihemo ward councillor Jim Thomson wants to be "perspirational" rather than inspirational.
One seriously hurt in truck crash near Oamaru
One seriously hurt in truck crash near Oamaru
A person was seriously injured when a truck crashed into a paddock north of Oamaru this morning.
St Kevin’s pupils praised for bike track
St Kevin’s pupils praised for bike track
On your bike. That's where St Kevin’s College pupils will be after the official opening of its mountain bike track.
Relay for Life participant giving back
Relay for Life participant giving back
Coming together and showing love to those touched by cancer was what Oamaru’s Relay For Life was all about.
Reports of explosion prompt callout in Oamaru
Reports of explosion prompt callout in Oamaru
Firefighters initially thought they might have to tackle a house fire near the Oamaru Public Gardens this afternoon but, on arrival, found the reality was much less dramatic.
School climate protest draws 120
School climate protest draws 120
"No more coal, no more oil, keep your carbon in the soil."
New name for school ‘a privilege’
New name for school ‘a privilege’
A new name with significant cultural ties to the land and the coast has been given to a North Otago primary school.
Three meetings to discuss hazards of climate change
Three meetings to discuss hazards of climate change
A series of public meetings will offer Waitaki residents the opportunity to learn about the district’s natural hazards.
Moderate injuries after Victorian precinct crash
Moderate injuries after Victorian precinct crash
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A person has suffered moderate injuries after a car crash in Oamaru's Victorian precinct.
Mayor labels Waitaki a ‘poor cousin’
Mayor labels Waitaki a ‘poor cousin’
Significant differences in the amount of funding given to neighbouring councils has one mayor labelling his district a poor cousin.
Kidnap book launch cancelled
Kidnap book launch cancelled
A book detailing the impact one of North Otago’s most notorious crimes had on one of its participant’s family has stirred up controversy in the community almost 40 years on.
Adoption of Waitaki council plan delayed by audit
Adoption of Waitaki council plan delayed by audit
The adoption of the Waitaki District Council’s long-term plan has been held up by the audit process.
Totara Estate for sale
Totara Estate for sale
After spending the past 48 years as custodians of the Totara Estate homestead, George and Carol Berry have listed the historic homestead for sale.