Retiree loses house, possessions in fire
An East Otago man has been "set back 30 years" after his uninsured container home was destroyed by fire.
Regional council reform plans of concern to Ahuriri residents
Regional council reform plans of concern to Ahuriri residents
The government’s plan to scrap regional councils has sparked fresh concern that nearly 2000 Waitaki Valley residents could be stranded in political limbo.
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Reaction to debut single ‘quite cool’
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Reaction to debut single ‘quite cool’
An award-winning teenage Oamaru songwriter’s debut single is about being alone as "everyone" around her was getting into relationships.
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Concern over lack of GP services in Palmerston
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Concern over lack of GP services in Palmerston
Palmerston residents are voicing concerns over long wait times for appointments, a lack of a physical GP and the burden being placed on a sole nurse practitioner in the East Otago town.
Ticketless parking on way
Ticketless parking on way
New, tech-friendly parking meters are being brought in to replace ageing ones in Oamaru’s town centre.
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Fire restrictions placed, more likely soon
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Fire restrictions placed, more likely soon
Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki will move to a restricted fire season on Monday.
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Life-size moa statue to be first of many
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Life-size moa statue to be first of many
A life-size sculpture of extinct megafauna has pride of place at an Oamaru landmark — and there is moa to come.
Kakanui School celebrates in style
Kakanui School celebrates in style
A tree planting and plaque unveiling ceremony were all part of a weekend of celebrations to mark the155th anniversary of Kakanui School.
‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen
‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen
It was a celebratory occasion as 25 newly minted New Zealanders were welcomed to the Waitaki district at a citizenship ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House on Tuesday.
Rain or shine Santa made it to town
Rain or shine Santa made it to town
Despite rain earlier in the morning, the North Otago community came out in droves to view the annual Waitaki District Santa Parade.
Keeping the joy in Christmas
Keeping the joy in Christmas
The Waimate Christmas Child initiative is in its ninth year, and the aim is unwavering — to ensure no child misses out on waking up to presents on Christmas morning.
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Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role
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Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role
From working in custody and court as an authorised officer in Christchurch, to a team member on the offender prevention and tactical dog team in Timaru, Will Turnbull brings 11 years of frontline...
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Details of work on water plan released
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Details of work on water plan released
Millions could be shaved off the cost to replace Three Waters infrastructure, Waitaki district councillors have been told.
Restricted fire season for parts of inland Otago
Restricted fire season for parts of inland Otago
Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki will move to a restricted fire season on Monday.
Bough wow! Dog survives tree falling on car
Bough wow! Dog survives tree falling on car
A dog had a lucky escape this afternoon when high winds brought down part of a tree on to two parked cars in Oamaru.
Greens’ policy would threaten jobs: miner
Greens’ policy would threaten jobs: miner
A new Green Party policy to revoke mining permits from the Macraes MP4 expansion plan, should it be approved, would jeopardise the livelihoods of 900 people in East Otago
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Couple create Waitaki tartan
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Couple create Waitaki tartan
Oamaru weavers husband and wife Rod and Sue McLean have created a Waitaki tartan that reflects the district’s natural environment, its people — and their love for their new home.
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‘Choice is gone’ in water reform
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‘Choice is gone’ in water reform
Only weeks after Oamaru residents woke up to the news their water bills were set to skyrocket, the government intervened.
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Event centre hits stage one build goal
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Event centre hits stage one build goal
The Network Waitaki Event Centre Trust has ticked off another milestone.
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‘Christmas gift’ to community
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‘Christmas gift’ to community
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.