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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.
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Tours go back to school
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Tours go back to school
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail has been pulling in cyclists like there’s no tomorrow. Walkers, not so much — but that might be about to change.
Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’
Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’
The Kakanui Bridge replacement project has moved into its final phase.
Govt tourism boost welcomed
Govt tourism boost welcomed
A $3.69 million boost in government spending on New Zealand tourism campaigns has been welcomed in the Waitaki.
Pros and cons of council-funded events
Pros and cons of council-funded events
Happy New Year readers. Well, at least it is a new year. The ‘‘happy’’ is subjective. Midnight on December 31 does not promise a magical undoing of the sad and bad that’s already happened,...
Car rally to visit Oamaru
Car rally to visit Oamaru
More than 50 classic MG cars across the ages will motor through Oamaru next month.
North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing
North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing
Scientists are hoping field tests on mallard ducks in North Otago will show New Zealand is still free of bird flu, which broke out on a Moeraki poultry farm at the end of 2024.
Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat
Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat
The owners of a 1910 launch Pontiac, a classic wooden boat with historic ties to Moeraki, Oamaru, Dunedin and Lyttelton, are seeking a new home for their beloved vessel.
Public to have say in boating bylaw review
Public to have say in boating bylaw review
With the summer boating season in full swing on harbours, lakes and waterways, the Otago Regional Council is giving people the opportunity to air their views about boating safety.
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'Completely renovated' luxury lodge up for sale
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'Completely renovated' luxury lodge up for sale
After 16 years hosting famous actors, singers, politicians and ultra-wealthy tourists, the Oamaru couple behind the town’s luxurious Pen-y-bryn luxury lodge are selling up.