Big rise signalled in fees
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
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
All set for bustle of Bookarama
Bookworms, get ready.
Fundraiser for driver tops $13k
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
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.
Award thrills Omarama cafe owner
Award thrills Omarama cafe owner
A cafe in Omarama has been voted the Aviation Watering Hole of the Year.
Frank exchange of views at Waihemo rates meeting
Frank exchange of views at Waihemo rates meeting
It was a beautiful evening for a rates consultation meeting.
Hampden Bowling Club facing uncertain future
Hampden Bowling Club facing uncertain future
An important decision looms for the Hampden Bowling Club.
‘Pest detectives’ spot problem plant
‘Pest detectives’ spot problem plant
A problem plant has been caught green-handed thanks to detection work from a mother and daughter "pest detective" duo.
Students gathering project feedback
Students gathering project feedback
Architecture students have been out and about in Waikouaiti asking residents questions as part of a project to create a development plan for the area.
Nth Otago bar sold to 'two local couples'
North Otago bar sold to 'two local couples' as owners retire
The owners of Boulders Bar & Bistro will be calling last orders this month after nearly a decade running the Hampden establishment.
A cut above in power and delivery
A cut above in power and delivery
With a powerful six-cylinder turbo diesel and impressive off-road and towing credentials, the Mercedes Benz G Wagon 450d eclipses its two urban and performance-orientated siblings for real off-road...
Local artists’ works in national IHC exhibition
Local artists’ works in national IHC exhibition
An exhibition that promotes learning and gives people with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to earn money from their art will be held at The Loan & Merc next Friday.
Cook Islands opportunity ‘pretty cool’
Cook Islands opportunity ‘pretty cool’
Jeremiah Shields is the latest North Otago athlete to compete on the world stage.
30th anniversary of indoor stadium marked
30th anniversary of indoor stadium marked
Meadowbank Bowling Club celebrated the 30th anniversary of its stadium as the indoor season opened last weekend.
Feke scores five as Old Boys win
Feke scores five as Old Boys win
Five Tini Feke tries powered Old Boys to a big win over Athletic Marist on Pasifika Day.
SKC netballers open season by beating arch rivals
SKC netballers open season by beating arch rivals
St Kevin’s College earned early bragging rights in a secondary school showdown to open the netball season.
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.