North Otago

Bus services key focus for candidates

Bus services key focus for candidates

A total of 23 people have put their hats in the ring to stand for election to the Otago Regional Council, with two candidates up for the North Otago-based Moeraki Constituency.

Driver charged after crash

Driver charged after crash

A driver nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit crashed into a truck after running a stop sign, police say.

Drunk driver slams into truck after running stop sign

A drunk driver nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit crashed into a truck after driving straight through a stop sign, police say.

A coating of not many colours

A coating of not many colours

A dusting of snow covers the area around State Highway 85, near Pigroot Creek yesterday, one of many high country roads affected by snow and ice around the southern region.

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New $125k slipway ‘a lot easier to get on and off’

WDC harbour subcommittee representative Kevin Murdoch at the new harbour slipway. PHOTO: ANDREW...

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New $125k slipway ‘a lot easier to get on and off’

The modernised Oamaru Harbour slipway is getting the tick of approval from out-of-town yacht owners as well as locals.

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Key parties back new solar panel farm

Construction will begin this month to build a solar energy site at Clearwater Farm in Clandeboye....

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Key parties back new solar panel farm

A planned 550,000 solar panel farm near Naseby has been given the thumbs up by the council planner and also a high-profile environmental lobby group.

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Battle against gulls gears up

Installing seagull deterrent technology on an Oamaru business’ roof yesterday are (from left)...

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Battle against gulls gears up

Oamaru businesses may soon have a "serious option" to keep seagulls off their roofs.

Doc, police investigating sea lion deaths

A sea lion on the beach at Surat Bay in the Catlins. Photo: RNZ

Doc, police investigating sea lion deaths

The Department of Conservation (Doc) and police are executing a joint investigation into the shooting of three sea lions near the mouth of the Waitaki River last weekend.

A lifetime of work on show

Local legend Donald Paterson shows his printmaking which will be displayed at the Wānaka...

A lifetime of work on show

A local art legend will be honoured this weekend with an exhibition showcasing a lifetime of work.

Dairy revenue up: Yili Group

Dairy revenue up: Yili Group

Upgrades to the Oceania Dairy plant in Glenavy have helped China-based parent company Yili Group boost New Zealand revenue growth, the company reports.

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Geopark ‘beacon’ to get makeover

Gathered outside Vanished World Centre in Duntroon this week to celebrate the upcoming...

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Geopark ‘beacon’ to get makeover

Vanished World Centre is getting a facelift.

More people may qualify for govt’s rates rebates

Further details on how SuperGold card holders can claim rebates on their district rates have been released.

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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race

Waimate District Council. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race

For the first time in 18 years, Waimate District has three candidates for the mayoralty.

Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000

Altrusa members Lyn Cartwright (left) and Barbara Ward work at the fabric bazaar pop up earlier...

Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000

Altrusa International of Oamaru extended its annual fabric bazaar over the last fortnight.

Region’s kids brush up on safety

Fenwick School pupil Harper Kingan, 11, hopped on a quadbike at Five Forks Young Farmers station...

Region’s kids brush up on safety

Primary school pupils from across the Waitaki District were taught how to keep themselves safe last week.

SKC principal Oamaru’s newest JP

New justice of the peace Jo Walshe (right) is pictured with North Otago JP president Inday...

SKC principal Oamaru’s newest JP

St Kevin’s College principal Jo Walshe says giving back to the local community was the driving force behind becoming Oamaru’s newest justice of the peace.