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War crimes allegations ‘nonsense’: mayoral candidate

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War crimes allegations ‘nonsense’: mayoral candidate

Waitaki's newest mayoral candidate has labelled claims a special forces unit he served with was involved in war crimes as "nonsense".

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Mental health crisis service introduction announced

Waitaki MP Miles Anderson (left) and Associate Health and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey at...

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Mental health crisis service introduction announced

Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced this week a new mental health crisis support service will be introduced in Oamaru...

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IT experts developing revolutionary technology

IT experts Robert Trout (left) and Nicolas Erdody hold circuits known as field-programmable gate...

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IT experts developing revolutionary technology

Two New Zealand-based IT experts are working on a ground-breaking technology that promises to revolutionise computing by creating a computer inside a computer memory chip.

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Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South

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Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South

New candidates plan to contest the mayoralties in Gore and Waitaki when nominations open tomorrow.

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Otago lolly firm chews over Jaffa alternative

Oamaru-based sweets-maker Rainbow Confectionery has said it would consider launching its own...

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Otago lolly firm chews over Jaffa alternative

It may not be the end of the Jaffa after all.

Codes joining forces to grow sports clubs

Looking forward to their community night next Thursday are (from left) Maheno Rugby Club...

Codes joining forces to grow sports clubs

As small towns across New Zealand continue struggle, sports clubs in one North Otago township are determined to avoid the same fate.

‘Pumped’ to enter champs

Already the top road crash rescue (RCR) team in New Zealand, the East Otago team are preparing to take on the world.

Council agrees to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy

A New Zealand Airline Academy plane that was destroyed at the Oamaru Airport after a severe...

Council agrees to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy

After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.

Matariki marked by community

Morgan Rapley-Cameron, 5, with his lantern. PHOTOS: MANELAND PHOTOS

Matariki marked by community

Kakanui School held its annual Matariki night on June 19.

Households may lose heating grants

Households may lose heating grants

Changes to the Warmer Kiwi Homes grants may mean some Oamaru and Palmerston households will lose access to free insulation and heating.

Polar blast boosts Ohau opening

Ski instructors Jenny Eriksson and Carl Alander, both from Sweden, were thrilled with conditions...

Polar blast boosts Ohau opening

The recent polar weather blast led to an "epic" opening weekend at the Ohau skifield last Saturday.

Oamaru pilot training school frustrated with council delays

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

Oamaru pilot training school frustrated with council delays

After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, Oamaru's pilot training school has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.

Manager’s focus to return to science

The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is set for redevelopment. PHOTO: ALLIED PRESS FILES

Manager’s focus to return to science

A staffing restructure at Tourism Waitaki could have national impacts in advancing penguin science, the regional tourism organisation says.

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Wait times, stressed staff, and noise highlighted

The Oamaru Public Library and Council Service Centre. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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Wait times, stressed staff, and noise highlighted

Long wait times, "stressed" staff and no privacy are some of the negative public reactions to the recent shift of council services to the Oamaru Public Library.

No Matariki cluster but beautiful sunrise

The crowd were still treated to views of other stars and planets. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

No Matariki cluster but beautiful sunrise

Waitaki District Council hosted its annual stargazing event with Māori astronomer David McNamara last week as part of Matariki celebrations.

Youth council, students get in behind beach cleanup

Oamaru high school pupils and Waitaki Youth councillors pick up rubbish for Matariki. PHOTO:...

Youth council, students get in behind beach cleanup

The Waitaki Youth Council rallied together with students from Waitaki Girls’ High School, Waitaki Boys’ High School, St Kevin’s College and passionate community members last week for a successful...

Fire brigades brave cold at MND fundraiser

Firefighters (from left) Angelus Parker, of Kakanui brigade, Aydan Erickson of Weston brigade,...

Fire brigades brave cold at MND fundraiser

As if winter was not cold enough, Waitaki fire brigades decided to up the ante.

No plans for new 5G towers, providers say

A 5G cell tower at the KiwiRail property near Eden St, Oamaru. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON

No plans for new 5G towers, providers say

Opponents of controversial 5G telecommunications technology can relax slightly, after it was revealed none of the main mobile providers have plans to build new cell towers in Oamaru.

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