Former local govt hopeful shoved bailiff
Former local govt hopeful shoved bailiff
A former Waitaki mayoral, council and community board candidate has been found guilty of assault, after unsuccessfully defending himself in court.
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'Buffoon' driver sought after police pursuit
'Buffoon' driver sought after police pursuit
Police are searching for a driver who forced a car off the road and led police on a pursuit in Oamaru earlier this week.
Pacific health input ‘so important’
Pacific health input ‘so important’
Getting the Oamaru community’s input into the development of a new national Pacific health plan is "so important", Ministry of Health Pacific health director Gerardine Clifford-Lidstone says.
WDHS pushes to make financial reports clearer
WDHS pushes to make financial reports clearer
Waitaki District Health Services (WDHS) is challenging a ruling by the auditor-general, in a bid to provide greater transparency and accountability.
‘Full-on’ few days for volunteers
‘Full-on’ few days for volunteers
An army of university students will converge on Oamaru this weekend.
Celebrating 40 years of service
Celebrating 40 years of service
One family has been fuelling Oamaru for more than 40 years.
'Phenomenal' physios step in after player fractures neck
'Phenomenal' physios step in after player fractures neck
Two North Otago physiotherapists have been praised for their ‘‘phenomenal’’ care after a club rugby player fractured his neck on Saturday.
Draft Waitaki district plan ready for reaction
Draft Waitaki district plan ready for reaction
After more than seven years of behind-the-scenes work, the Waitaki District Council’s draft district plan is ready to be released for public feedback.
Car collides with power pole
Car collides with power pole
One person has minor injuries after their car collided with a power pole in Oamaru.
Treasures among books already donated for sale
Treasures among books already donated for sale
Books are fast piling up for this year’s Bookarama.
Fewer submissions over annual plan could be 'consultation fatigue'
Fewer submissions over annual plan could be 'consultation fatigue'
"Consultation fatigue" could be the reason for lower-than-usual interest in the Waitaki District Council’s annual plan this year, Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Hallmarks harmony, hardwork
Hallmarks harmony, hardwork
Pat and Gordon McCallum do not believe they have ever had a real argument.
Council to consider draft development plan
Council to consider draft development plan
A report on Waitaki’s "ambitious" new economic development strategy will be presented to councillors next month.
Helping communities new Whitestone chief's focus
Helping communities new Whitestone chief's focus
Taking on the chief executive role at Whitestone Contracting felt like the "natural" next step for Paul Bisset.
House fire in Oamaru
House fire in Oamaru
A fire in the roof of an Oamaru house has been put out.
Mystery meteorite at school
Mystery meteorite at school
Excitement levels at Ardgowan School were out of this world yesterday.
Boys banned over threat, abuse
Boys banned over threat, abuse
Two boys have been banned from the Waitaki Aquatic Centre after threatening another pool user and abusing staff yesterday.
Stars aligned for new owners of the Criterion Hotel
Stars aligned for new owners of the Criterion Hotel
They were there when it last closed and will be there for the reopening - only on the other side of the bar.
Staffing a problem for 85% of firms
Staffing a problem for 85% of firms
Waitaki employers are struggling to find suitable staff and the situation seems set to worsen.
No shame in seeking budget help: advisers
No shame in seeking budget help: advisers
"It's really tough out there at the moment, it really is."