Feedback sought on sinking lid pokie rule
The Waitaki District Council is considering introducing a sinking lid policy on gaming machines.
North Otago
Couple thrilled about role of four-wheeled extra
Couple thrilled about role of four-wheeled extra
Astute viewers of TVNZ’s latest television drama Under the Vines may have recognised the distinctive chassis of a North Otago-based French extra.
Protected gull found shot with arrow
Protected gull found shot with arrow
The Department of Conservation is appalled a protected red-billed gull has been shot as ‘‘target practice’’ in Oamaru.
Drugs, weapons charges for Oamaru teen
Drugs, weapons charges for Oamaru teen
A teenage girl from Oamaru has been arrested on a raft of charges including for drugs and weapons.
Driving through, it’s just the shot!
Driving through, it’s just the shot!
Oamaru families came out in droves to get themselves vaccinated against Covid-19 yesterday.
Whitestone in good heart for new chief exec
Whitestone in good heart for new chief exec
The search is on for a new chief executive of Whitestone Contracting.
Taking leave of ‘special old lady’
Taking leave of ‘special old lady’
Covid-19 robbed Herbert and Marise Martin of celebrating their first anniversary at the Criterion Hotel - and it has now robbed them of celebrating their conclusion.
Pasifika community group host vaccination drive-through
Pasifika community group host vaccination drive-through
The Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group hosting its first drive-through vaccination clinic at Centennial Park today until 7pm.
Car theft charge
Car theft charge
Police have charged an unemployed 41-year-old Oamaru man in relation to the theft of a Balclutha family’s vehicle in Oamaru earlier this month.
Role of police vital in small town, pair say
Role of police vital in small town, pair say
Sophie Clarke and Kyle Sutherland had never met each other until last year.
Local community organises fundraising for support
Local community organises fundraising for support
Waitaki Tongan Community member Mele Finau Huakau gets down to work at a car wash in Oamaru on Saturday.
126-year-old barn given new lease on life
126-year-old barn given new lease on life
The options are wide open for North Otago couple James Hutton and Tara Taylor, and their picturesque venue Ben Lomond Barn.
North Otago murderer not fit to be released
North Otago murderer not fit to be released
After 25 years in prison and 336 counselling sessions, a North Otago killer is still not fit for release, the Parole Board says.
Roads’ poor state makes trips harsh ride
Roads’ poor state makes trips harsh ride
The state of Oamaru’s roads is affecting a terminally ill woman’s mobility and enjoyment of her home town.
Lines project at the final stage
Lines project at the final stage
The Tokarahi Golf Club has become the new base for a specialist wiring crew working on the final section of Transpower’s $100 million national grid upgrade on the Clutha Upper Waitaki Lines Project.
‘Veritable experts’ to keep te reo classes going
‘Veritable experts’ to keep te reo classes going
After four years of teaching te reo Maori to more than 140 students, Oamaru Language School founder Sophia Leon de la Barra is moving on.
Deputy mayor decides not to run for council again
Deputy mayor decides not to run for council again
After serving three terms as a Waitaki district councillor, Melanie Tavendale has decided it is time for a new adventure.
Firm gets centre naming rights
Firm gets centre naming rights
Network Waitaki is putting its power behind Oamaru’s new indoor sport and event centre project.
Arrested in relation to burglaries
Arrested in relation to burglaries
A second person has been charged in relation to a series of burglaries in North Otago.
Algae’s presence prompts river warning
Algae’s presence prompts river warning
The Otago Regional Council has issued a warning after potentially toxic algae phormidium was found in the Waianakarua River this week.