Officer’s fear attack might prove lethal
Under attack by a man he thought he knew well, Oamaru police sergeant Tony Woodbridge’s thoughts turned to fellow police officer Peter Umbers, who was beaten to death with his own baton.
Driver behind hit-and-run death avoids prison again
Driver behind hit-and-run death avoids prison again
The Oamaru man responsible for the hit-and-run death of a 14-year-old girl in 2018 has again been sentenced to home detention, this time for driving and violence charges.
Feedback to be sought on effect of freedom camping bylaw
Feedback to be sought on effect of freedom camping bylaw
Waitaki residents will be given a say on the district’s freedom camping rules.
Govt road funding shortfalls decried in South
Govt road funding shortfalls decried in South
Roading projects across the South will have to be trimmed because of funding allocations labelled neglectful and disrespectful.
Border exemptions: Girl doubting she'll see dad in Oamaru
Border exemptions: Girl doubting she'll see dad in Oamaru
Today, one man will get to hold his 18-month-old son, whom he hasn't seen since he was a baby. But his family's friends are having to explain to their six-year-old girl why waiting on a visa decision means she can't yet be reunited with her dad.
Football ground damaged by vehicle
Football ground damaged by vehicle
Oamaru’s main football ground, Awamoa Park, was damaged after a vehicle was driven on it at the weekend, leaving muddy tyre tracks in its wake.
Council pausing SNA identification work
Council pausing SNA identification work
The Waitaki District Council is pushing pause on its work to identify significant national areas (SNAs).
Dairies slammed as kids as young as 11 sucked in by vaping
Dairies slammed as kids as young as 11 sucked in by vaping
Waitaki youth are being sucked in by vaping and the district’s principals want to prevent another generation from succumbing to nicotine addiction.
Native species planting day a family affair
Native species planting day a family affair
Connecting her mokopuna with their land is important to Marlene Skeet.
Engagement, finding the ‘right people’ emphasised as hospital looks to future
Engagement, finding the ‘right people’ emphasised as hospital looks to future
Sometimes you have to slow down to speed up.
Offender changed for better - judge
Offender changed for better - judge
A former Oamaru man who went on a mini crime spree while "down the rabbit hole" of methamphetamine addiction appears to have turned his life around, a judge says.
Hub options being looked into
Hub options being looked into
Oamaru's Community House is no longer fit for purpose.
Pasifika residents urged to get vaccinated
Pasifika residents urged to get vaccinated
Oamaru's Pacific Island community is being encouraged to get the Covid-19 vaccination when a clinic opens next month.
Heavy lifting required to bolster breakwater
Heavy lifting required to bolster breakwater
A 15-tonne concrete tetrapod is transported to the head of Oamaru’s breakwater.
Waimate council to miss plan deadline by two months
Waimate council to miss plan deadline by two months
The Waimate District Council will not meet the statutory deadline for adopting its long-term plan.
Motorcyclist killed in weekend crash named
Motorcyclist killed in weekend crash named
Police have released the name of the motorcyclist who died in a crash in North Otago at the weekend.
Fire extensively damages brigade leader’s house
Fire extensively damages brigade leader’s house
The chief fire officer of the Hampden Volunteer Fire Brigade arrived home on Tuesday night to find his house on fire.
Principal taking new role
Principal taking new role
After more than 17 years at St Kevin’s College, Paul Olsen might be leaving but he isn’t going far.
Family members gather to honour forebears
Family members gather to honour forebears
Gathering at a grave doesn't always have to be a sombre occasion. For the Wilson cousins at the weekend it was a chance to reflect, and honour those who brought them all together - their ancestors.
Gentlemen, choose your weapons
Gentlemen, choose your weapons
If you need to settle a Victorian-era argument, some tea and biscuits does the trick.