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WDC after more public transport in region

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

WDC after more public transport in region

Oamaru commuters wanting to catch a bus to Dunedin will have to wait at least three more years under draft regional transport plans but the region’s politicians want funding for even more transport...

Bull pulls a record price

Bull pulls a record price

Angus bull Fossil Creek Urban U032 AB bellows after being sold for $71,000 at the 25th annual Fossil Creek bull sale in North Otago yesterday.

Council’s liaison team to be in library

The journey of transformation for the Waitaki District Council will take a step forward later this month.

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Award-winning Oamaru restaurant hired teens with no contract

Cucina owners Yanina and Pablo Tacchini. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Award-winning Oamaru restaurant hired teens with no contract

An award-winning Oamaru restaurant must pay two teenagers $500 each after they were employed with no contract.

Campervan driver head-butts man on SH1

'Astonishing road rage': Campervan driver head-butts man on SH1

A campervan driver head-butted a 71-year-old who stopped on the side of SH1 in North Otago and confronted him about his dangerous driving.

Organic vege grower in liquidation

Organic Solutions director and co-founder James Porteous packs a truck with organic vegetables in...

Organic vege grower in liquidation

A North Otago organic vegetable growing business, recently approached to appear on Country Calendar, has gone into voluntary liquidation owing more than $1 million.

Misplaced belt finds way home

Noel Dickel and Faye Ormandy look at the photo of the 1921 relay team wearing their medals. PHOTO...

Misplaced belt finds way home

The mystery surrounding a World War 1 soldier’s army money belt has come full circle.

Fundraising for new station to begin

An artistic concept of the planned Weston Rd Hato Hone St John station. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Fundraising for new station to begin

Fundraising for Oamaru’s new Hato Hone St John ambulance station starts next week.

Economist backs new water services model

Economist backs new water services model

One of New Zealand’s best-known economists is backing the maths behind a move to shift control of Waitaki’s water services and assets to a new company, jointly-formed by four Otago district councils.

Owners face dog registrations hike

Owning a dog will be more expensive from July 1, the date from which the Waitaki District Council...

Owners face dog registrations hike

Waitaki residents face price rises for a host of services provided by the district council with swimming, dog ownership and dying all about to get more expensive.

Facades restored as Oamaru businesses get makeover

The Thames St businesses before renovation. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Facades restored as Oamaru businesses get makeover

Three Oamaru businesses have had a makeover as part of a city-centre revitalisation project.

Chook Tree a finalist in national competition

The Chook Tree in Waianakarua in North Otago is a finalist in the Tree of the Year competition....

Chook Tree a finalist in national competition

Three trees from the North Island will go up against three from the South Island, including a tree from North Otago, in a national competition.

Trio charged over burglary

Trio charged over burglary

Three men have been charged over a violent burglary in Oamaru.

Principal resigns after long absence

The principal of Totara School has resigned. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Principal resigns after long absence

The under-fire principal of a troubled Otago school with a plummeting roll has resigned months after going on leave.

Drive to keep hospital shuttle going

Oamaru to Dunedin shuttle driver Trevor Goodin outside Dunedin Hospital in 2023. PHOTO: PETER...

Drive to keep hospital shuttle going

Trevor Goodin is as busy as ever, helping people get to hospital appointments in Dunedin.

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Oxford scholarship follows career ‘punt’

University of Otago master’s graduate Joseph Balfe has received a University of Oxford...

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Oxford scholarship follows career ‘punt’

From musician to neuroscientist, an Oamaru man’s career change has paid off.

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Fundraising to start as St John station consented

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Fundraising to start as St John station consented

Fundraising for Oamaru’s new ambulance station starts next week.

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Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy

Set to lead the Steampunk Festival Street Parade were (front) Nick Anderson, 4, and (behind) the...

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Colourful spectacle of science fiction and fantasy

Fashion, fun and frivolity were on full display at the Steampunk Street Parade in Oamaru on Saturday.

Crash test dunnies: Car ploughs into public toilets

Crash test dunnies: Car ploughs into public toilets

Some Oamaru public toilets are now closed for business after a car ploughed into them overnight.

Breath alcohol level five times over limit

Breath alcohol level five times over limit

A 31-year-old man’s long weekend holiday was cut short almost before it even started when he was caught driving while five times over the legal breath alcohol limit.

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