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    UK import to take council reins

    The Waitaki District Council has its first international chief executive.

    Search for new St John location to continue

    Councillors Bill Kingan (left) and Colin Wollstein voted against leasing part of Awamoa Park to...

    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

    After 43 years at Waikaka School near Gore, Aileen Ryan taught her last class yesterday. PHOTO:...

    ‘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

    General waste has been dumped among recycling at the Enfield Recycling Centre again. PHOTOS:...

    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

    The woman faces seven counts of intending to cause grievous bodily harm by administering poison —...

    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

    Jan Wheeler speaks at a Waitaki District Council hearing regarding a proposal to lease part of...

    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

    Jim Thomson. Photo: Supplied

    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

    Emergency services at the scene this morning. Photo: Ruby Heyward

    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

    Kelvin Benny (15) leads a group of pupils who christened the new mountain bike track at  St Kevin...

    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

    Cancer Society volunteer Henry McHoull and his daughter Angela both don green ribbons,...

    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

    Photo: File

    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

    St Kevin’s College pupil Koru Barry (16) protests as part of the School Strike 4 Climate outside...

    School climate protest draws 120

    "No more coal, no more oil, keep your carbon in the soil."

    New name for school ‘a privilege’

    Attending a cultural blessing to unveil Oamaru North School’s new name Te Pakihi o Maru, which...

    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

    Waitaki District Council.

    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

    Photo: Ruby Heyward

    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’

    Waitaki mayor Gary Kircher. Photo: ODT files

    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

    Teams of armed offenders squad members moved into the Totara area to set up road checks following...

    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

    Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher. Photo: ODT files

    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

    Having spent the past 48 years as custodians of the historic Totara Estate homestead, Carol and...

    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.
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