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'Serious' crash at Oamaru Airport not reported for a year

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'Serious' crash at Oamaru Airport not reported for a year

A hard landing by a training aircraft at Oamaru Airport caused ‘‘substantial damage’’, but went unreported to authorities for a year, it has emerged.

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Historic Milton mill for sale as development stalls

The former Bruce Woollen Mill, Milton, is for sale. PHOTOS: ALLIED MEDIA FILES & RICHARD DAVISON

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Historic Milton mill for sale as development stalls

A piece of South Otago history is up for sale, after heritage regulations thwarted the owner’s ambitions for development.

Waitaki ratepayers call for council probe

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

'People just can't afford it': Waitaki ratepayers call for council probe

Stunned Waitaki District ratepayers facing rates increases of up to 45 percent are calling for a government probe of the council's finances.

Hundreds attend event centre opening

The Doug and Donna Hurst Atrium features plaques for all donors to the event centre and was named...

Hundreds attend event centre opening

The Network Waitaki Event Centre is officially open for business.

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‘Wonderful selection’ on offer as book sale returns

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‘Wonderful selection’ on offer as book sale returns

‘‘Bookaholics’’ united at the opening of The Rotary Club of Oamaru’s annual second-hand book sale yesterday.

Hundreds of angry ratepayers attend meeting

The opera house is brightly lit for the meeting. PHOTOS: CHARLEY-KAI JOHN

Hundreds of angry ratepayers attend meeting

The council needs to be ‘‘open about the challenges facing Waitaki in the coming financial year’’, the district’s mayor says.

Reopening a great celebration

Members of the Tuvaluan group who wowed the crowd gathered at the street party to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery.

Loss of local voice ‘real risk’

Waitaki district mayoralty candidate Melanie Tavendale. PHOTO: BRENDON MCMAHON

Loss of local voice ‘real risk’

The status quo is "unsustainable", Waitaki’s mayor says after the government ordered councils to come up with amalgamation plans or have it done for them.

Last little penguin released from rehab

A little penguin is released near Cape Wanbrow after rehab at Oamaru Penguins. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Last little penguin released from rehab

The last little penguin left at Oamaru’s rehab centre made its way back out to sea after being released on Thursday morning.

Road safety hero celebrated

A local hero was celebrated this week as part of Road Safety Week.

Otematata questions ‘challenging’ but ‘fair’

Otematata questions ‘challenging’ but ‘fair’

There were "challenging" but "fair" questions at a community meeting in Otematata around rates rise options, the local councillor says.

Big rise signalled in fees

Some fees and charges could rise significantly — by up to 210% — under proposals in Waitaki District Council’s 2026-27 annual plan.

Grey Power appalled by options

The man in his 80s was living in a cottage in a retirement village when he sought help from...

Grey Power appalled by options

Grey Power North Otago members are "appalled" by the three rates rises out for consultation, the organisation’s president says.

All set for bustle of Bookarama

Rotary Club of Oamaru volunteers (from left) John Kane, Tony Caldwell, Julie Kane, Alasdair Sime,...

All set for bustle of Bookarama

Bookworms, get ready.

Fundraiser for driver tops $13k

The aftermath of the crash. Photo: Givealittle

Fundraiser for driver tops $13k

A fundraiser set up to support the long-term recovery of a truck driver seriously injured in a crash in North Otago has topped $13,000.

India-NZ free trade deal ‘phenomenal

New Zealand Airline Academy Ltd chief executive Jonathan Manuel shakes hands with India’s...

India-NZ free trade deal ‘phenomenal

The signing of a free trade agreement in New Delhi between New Zealand and India in New Delhi was "phenomenal", New Zealand Airline Academy’s chief executive says after attending the historic meeting.