Ambulance station work starts
After a 10-year wait, construction of a new ambulance station in Oamaru is under way.
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Creditors not hopeful as debt reaches $1.8m
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Creditors not hopeful as debt reaches $1.8m
A business owed money by a North Otago organic farm has lost hope of ever being paid as the liquidated company’s debt balloons to more than $1.8 million.
Restricted fire season implemented
Restricted fire season implemented
Dry conditions have prompted Fire and Emergency New Zealand to implement a restricted fire season in the coastal Waitaki zone.
Highway reopens after truck fire near Oamaru
Highway reopens after truck fire near Oamaru
State Highway 1 has reopened just north of Oamaru after a closure caused by a truck fire earlier today.
Recipient humbled
Recipient humbled
Douglas Brenssell, who received the King’s Service Medal, has been active in the Hāwea community for the past 25 years.
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Pair honoured at New Year share Duntroon link
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Pair honoured at New Year share Duntroon link
Duntroon School was an unlikely star of the 2026 New Year Honours.
Much to be achieved
Much to be achieved
Happy new year Waitaki, and welcome to a big 2026 for our district.
Cars fine at park: council
Cars fine at park: council
A growing number of cars parked at a public carpark at a council reserve in Oamaru with For Sale signs and details on display has been noted but not considered a problem by the district council.
Grant for seating
Grant for seating
The Network Waitaki Event Centre Trust has announced a new funding boost for the planned facility.
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Concert to conclude camp
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Concert to conclude camp
The 29th annual Waitaki Summer Music Camp was held in Oamaru this week.
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Glider Cafe gets off to flying start
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Glider Cafe gets off to flying start
The Glider Cafe in Omarama is reaching new heights under the management of Jennie and Simon Hales.
Caution advised as water released from spillway, dams
Caution advised as water released from spillway, dams
People are warned to stay out of the Pukaki River and remain careful on the Waitaki lakes, now Meridian Energy is releasing water from the Pukaki spillway and the Benmore, Aviemore and Waitaki...
Season ‘encouraging’
Season ‘encouraging’
The summer holidays have brought welcome visitors to the region, with Tourism Waitaki noting increases visitation from Christchurch residents and from overseas.
Respect and co-operation with Earth to live in harmony
Respect and co-operation with Earth to live in harmony
Before we start, happy new year everyone! Welcome to a fresh year and new ideas for our journey into the future.
Inclusive environment goal of singing event
Inclusive environment goal of singing event
Sally Randall wants to hear Oamaru sing.
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Art to be more visible, accessible
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Art to be more visible, accessible
Four new exhibitions at Forrester Gallery will be the last before the closure of the gallery from March 1 as it prepares for its extension opening and upgrades that will also include lift access...
New boats boost for rowing club
New boats boost for rowing club
The Oamaru Rowing Club will have three new boats at its disposal as it heads in to the business of its season.
Leading teams beaten in T20 competition
Leading teams beaten in T20 competition
No team remains undefeated in the Dick Hunt T20 competition after the first round of 2026.
Shields back to bolster campaign
Shields back to bolster campaign
Reporter Nic Duff talks to Jeremiah Shields who has come back from retirement to help North Otago’s Hawke Cup cause.
'Increasing levels of fire risk' as Otago dries out
'Increasing levels of fire risk' as Otago dries out
Coastal North Otago will move to a restricted fire season on Monday morning as the region dries out.