Oamaru pizza delivery driver drunk at the wheel
Oamaru pizza delivery driver drunk at the wheel
Pizza customers were left to go hungry while Oamaru police delivered a slice of justice.
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Man felt like a ‘fool’ after using fake notes
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Man felt like a ‘fool’ after using fake notes
An Oamaru man who used fake hundred-dollar bills has learned a hard lesson — ‘‘if it’s too good to be true, it normally f...... is’’.
Penguins 'definitely killed by dogs'
Penguins 'definitely killed by dogs'
Two little penguins have been killed in dog attacks in Oamaru and a third found at All Day Bay is also thought to have been mauled to death.
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Sparks fly as horse rescued with angle grinder
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Doc ranger frees horse with angle grinder
A North Otago horse in a tricky spot was rescued when a Department of Conservation ranger armed with an angle grinder came to his rescue.
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Street party for the Forrester
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Street party for the Forrester
The Tuvaluan Group wows the crowd gathered at the street party to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery.
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Costs of fighting coastal erosion ‘scary’
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Costs of fighting coastal erosion ‘scary’
Urgent decisions loom for Waitaki councillors as coastal erosion threatens Hampden Cemetery and multiple vulnerable sites across the district.
Street party to celebrate Forrester Gallery reopening
Street party to celebrate Forrester Gallery reopening
The reopening of Oamaru’s 1884 public art gallery will be celebrated with a street party today.
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Post shop owners grateful to community
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Post shop owners grateful to community
Oamaru’s North End Post Shop has been saved from closure after its owners thrashed out a deal with NZ Post.
Little penguin released from rehab
Little penguin released from rehab
The last little penguin left at Oamaru’s rehab centre was released near Cape Wannbrow and made its way back out to sea after being released on Thursday morning.
A special occasion for a special craftswoman
A special occasion for a special craftswoman
Crafter, knitter and community stalwart Eunice Muldrew celebrates with the Oamaru Creative Fibre group at St Luke's Church on Monday, a day after her 100th birthday.
Preparation key as season opens
Preparation key as season opens
Early preparation is key to "getting things right" on the opening weekend of duck-shooting season, Fish & Game say.
Hub’s construction ‘well advanced’
Hub’s construction ‘well advanced’
The construction of an "essential" health hub in Kurow has begun.
Newest citizens sworn in
Newest citizens sworn in
The Waitaki district’s newest New Zealand citizens have been welcomed at a ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House.
Panel to discuss rising costs, reform
Panel to discuss rising costs, reform
Well, it has been an interesting time, globally and locally.
Focus on road safety
Focus on road safety
Waitaki District Council community educator and engagement officer Carrie Hamilton and Oamaru school community officer Constable Jay Morriss stand at the newly installed speed reduction sign near...
Rowers head nominations for awards
Rowers head nominations for awards
Rowers headline the finalists for the 2026 Network Waitaki North Otago Sports Awards.
Mini Convertible larger than life
Mini Convertible larger than life
Several versions of the celebrated Mini Convertible have been produced over the years, but they don’t better the latest iteration with its X-factor styling and smart design.
Schools’ move riles veteran coach
Schools’ move riles veteran coach
An experienced coach has accused schools taking part in a breakaway First XV competition of having a "closed shop mentality."
Positive signs for hockey season
Positive signs for hockey season
Hockey in North Otago is back for 2026 as local competitions started this week.
Netballers eager for event centre to open
Netballers eager for event centre to open
Netball season is upon us once again and 2026 will see the sport finally be played indoors.
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