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Residents angry at inaction on 300m-long patch of oil
An oil slick on a road south of the Waitaki Bridge could be "catastrophic" for drivers, a resident says.
'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school
'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school
A "serious bullying incident" at an Oamaru high school — described as waterboarding — is being investigated by police.
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Labour MP labelled 'carpetbagger' over bid for Waitaki seat
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Labour MP labelled 'carpetbagger' over bid for Waitaki seat
Two former farmers are looking to go head-to-head in the fight to win the Waitaki electorate at this year’s general election.
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Post shop to appeal closure decision
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Post shop to appeal closure decision
Owners of an Oamaru post shop say they will appeal a shock decision by NZ Post to close the outlet.
Reflecting school’s values
Reflecting school’s values
A colourful new mural is welcoming Waitaki Girls’ High School students for the start of the school year.
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Book tracks North Otago rail history
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Book tracks North Otago rail history
Oamaru Steam and Rail and the Rail History of North Otago, the past, the present, the future, is a soon-to-be published limited-edition reference book that tells the story of North Otago Railways.
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Mobile health clinic launched
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Mobile health clinic launched
The Te Hao Maru Health and Social Services mobile clinic was available at Te Whare Koa Community Marae in France St in Oamaru this week, a visioncome-true for many in the community.
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Call goes out in museum’s hunt for newspaper
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Call goes out in museum’s hunt for newspaper
The Waitaki Museum is on the lookout for an important 149 yearold newspaper edition that was pivotal to the history and longevity of the Oamaru Mail.
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Warming up for open day
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Warming up for open day
Movement Hub owner, exercise physiologist and Pilates instructor Stacey Pine (left) and personal trainer, Pilates instructor and massage therapist Kim Manford, work on their moves for the hub’s...
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Weed killer raises concerns for wine growers
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Weed killer raises concerns for wine growers
A powerful herbicide used by the council could put Waitaki Valley winegrowers out of business, a renowned wine producer says.
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Public snatch keys from dangerous driver
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Public snatch keys from dangerous driver
A group of strangers took action and grabbed the car keys from a driver weaving all over the road in North Otago.
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Four generations and 50 years growing of sunflowers
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Four generations and 50 years growing of sunflowers
A celebration of five decades of sunflower growing is a good chance to "stop and smell the flowers", Topflite co-owner Peter Mitchell says of their open day this Sunday.
'Poor decision-making' before woman's death in Oamaru Hospital
'Poor decision-making' before woman's death in Oamaru Hospital
An elderly woman was given ten times the prescribed saline solution in the hours before her death in Oamaru Hospital.
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Seismic improvement work starts on dam’s penstocks
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Seismic improvement work starts on dam’s penstocks
New shock absorbers are being installed at the Benmore hydro station in the Waitaki Valley to ensure the power producer will be operational again faster if a huge earthquake strikes.
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Couple selling luxury historic lodge that hosts rich, famous
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Couple selling luxury historic lodge that hosts rich, famous
After 16 years’ hosting famous actors, singers, politicians and ultra-wealthy tourists, the Oamaru couple behind the town’s luxurious Pen-y-bryn Lodge are selling up.
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Work on new station begins
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Work on new station begins
After a 10-year wait, construction of a new ambulance station in Oamaru is under way.
Collaborative celebration
Collaborative celebration
The Waitaki District Council is preparing to mark Waitangi Day, February 6, in collaboration with Te Runanga o Moeraki.
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Planned art school clears first hurdle
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Planned art school clears first hurdle
South Star School has passed its first test with flying colours.
Paid parking changes put on hold
Paid parking changes put on hold
Community blow-back has led to a pause of big changes to Oamaru’s paid parking.
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Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’
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Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’
Thrillseekers have been warned they risk prosecution, injury "or worse" if they continue riding jetskis and watercraft near the the Benmore Dam spillway.