Three arrested after incident at Oamaru supermarket Police have arrested three people after an incident at Oamaru Countdown this morning.
Fire victim remembered as beloved friend Fire victim remembered as beloved friend Glen Newell, who died in a Palmerston house fire, has been remembered as a beloved friend and family member.
Victim of fire named Victim of fire named Police have released the name of the man who died in a house fire in Palmerston last month.
Tragic accident leaves family without its matriarch Tragic accident leaves family without its matriarch Erin Ross’ daughters knew there had been an accident, but they tried not to think the worst when their mother failed to return home.
Whitebaiters urged to share catch details Whitebaiters urged to share catch details The Department of Conservation is harnessing on-the-ground whitebaiting experience to help preserve the future of the fishery in South Otago.
Incorrect voting papers void trust election Incorrect voting papers void trust election The Waitaki Power Trust’s election has been short-circuited.
Oamaru crash victim was mother of eight Oamaru crash victim was mother of eight Erin Ross’s daughters knew there had been an accident, but they tried not to think the worst when their mother failed to return home.
Stormwater work funds approved day after slip Stormwater work funds approved day after slip A report on Moeraki stormwater presented to Waitaki district councillors yesterday could not have come soon enough, Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Victim of Kurow motorcycle crash named Victim of Kurow motorcycle crash named Police have named the man who died in a motorcycle crash on Kurow/Duntroon Rd (SH83) last week.
Police want public buy-in to reduce toll Police want public buy-in to reduce toll after horror week on roads Four deaths on southern roads in less than a week have prompted police to call for more public buy-in to bring down the road toll.
‘Despicable’ theft from ambulance ‘Despicable’ theft from ambulance A "despicable" person has stolen life-saving equipment from an Oamaru ambulance.
Nesting deterrents urged Nesting deterrents urged If Oamaru building owners do not take action in the coming weeks, red-billed gulls could be calling their roofs home for the summer.
Wahi Tupuna mapping policy outlined Wahi Tupuna mapping policy outlined Communtity questions over the mapping of Wahi Tupuna areas (sites and areas of significance to Maori) for the draft district plan have prompted the Waitaki District Council to explain the reasons...
Listening key to leadership role Listening key to leadership role It has been a big year for Alex Parmley.
Water heater stolen in night Water heater stolen in night Police are searching for a gas water heater that was stolen from a property in Oamaru.
Motorcyclist killed on Kurow highway Motorcyclist killed on Kurow highway A motorcyclist has died after a crash on State Highway 83 in the Waitaki Valley, police have confirmed.
Ardgowan crash victim remembered as ‘so thoughtful’ Ardgowan crash victim remembered as ‘so thoughtful’ The man who died in a crash in Oamaru is being remembered as a fourth-generation beekeeper with a heart of gold.
Suppression for stepfather Suppression for stepfather A North Otago man who filmed his stepdaughter while she was taking a shower cannot be named.
‘Bonnie and Clyde’ pair sentenced ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ pair sentenced A Waimate woman who embarked on a "Bonnie and Clyde" style crime spree with her boyfriend in the Waitaki Valley has avoided a prison sentence.
Pair killed in Oamaru crash named Pair killed in Oamaru crash named Police have released the names of the two people killed in a crash in Oamaru on Tuesday night.