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Waitaki writer’s collection wins NZSA prize

Oamaru writer Susanna Elliffe will have her winning collection of short stories published in 2026...

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Waitaki writer’s collection wins NZSA prize

Oamaru writer Susanna Elliffe has received an "outpouring of love" after winning an award for new writing with a "unique and original vision".

Surprise visitor overstays welcome

A young female sea lion makes herself at home in Marilyn and Max Eckhold’s Moeraki house...

Surprise visitor overstays welcome

When Marilyn Eckhold heard a visitor shuffling in through her back door yesterday, the last thing she expected to see was a sea lion.

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25% of district’s cars unwarranted

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

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25% of district’s cars unwarranted

A quarter of Waitaki’s total passenger vehicle fleet is unwarranted, latest data shows.

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What a drag: annual racing event left in limbo by resealing plans

Whitestone Rodders club president Geoff Omnett (left) and club committee member Murray Mackenzie ...

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What a drag: annual racing event left in limbo by resealing plans

A popular event at the Oamaru Airport has been postponed by the Waitaki District Council without formal explanation, leaving the organisers "disappointed and confused".

Medical school ‘good news’ for region: MP

A new medical school at the University of Waikato is good news for Waitaki, MP Miles Anderson says.

New solar farm idea sparks Network Waitaki’s interest

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

New solar farm idea sparks Network Waitaki’s interest

A new solar farm in Waitaki could help Network Waitaki combat "capacity constraints" in the region.

Movement on shuttle service to Palmerston

Trevor Goodin (driver’s seat) is trying to organise support for a new shuttle service between...

Movement on shuttle service to Palmerston

After plans to extend the Dunedin bus service from Palmerston were rejected, Oamaru locals have been urged to come together to decide how to fill the gap.

Road closed for several days after landslip: WDC

A slip covers the road on the banks of Lake Aviemore. PHOTO: REBECCA RYAN

Road closed for several days after landslip: WDC

Diversions are in place for motorists and cyclists following a slip on the Waimate side of Lake Aviemore.

Door closing on chance to post vote

In a series of posts published on Twitter on October 12 a person who went by the pseudonym...

Door closing on chance to post vote

Today is the last day to enrol on the Electoral Register to receive a postal vote in the upcoming local elections.

After-tax profit of $5.1m for Network Waitaki

Network Waitaki chief executive Dylan Andrews. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

After-tax profit of $5.1m for Network Waitaki

Consumer-owned lines company Network Waitaki has posted a positive result for the financial year.

Nominations reflect ‘years of hard work’

The Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli staff. PHOTO: RACHEL WYBROW PHOTOGRAPHY

Nominations reflect ‘years of hard work’

A trio of Oamaru eateries have been named in a "must-visit" list of the nation’s best restaurants all vying for the title of Restaurant of the Year.

Two tonnes of venison destined for foodbank

Members of the Oamaru Pacific Island Community Trust and Salvation Army captain Jocelyn Smith...

Two tonnes of venison destined for foodbank

A "tremendous effort" by the Pacific Island community and Southland charity Deer To Care processed over two tonnes of venison meat to support the Salvation Army foodbank in North Otago.

New look links history, nature, community

New look links history, nature, community

Waitaki has a new logo, and so does the Waitaki District Council, after the council approved both for use on Tuesday.

Bird works take flight at new gallery

Palmerston artist Zenobia Southcombe holds her bird-inspired prints that will feature in the Pond...

Bird works take flight at new gallery

The beauty of birds in East Otago ecosystems has been the inspiration for Palmerston artist Zenobia Southcombe whose works will feature as part of a new Dunedin pop-up gallery.

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Major rates increase forecast for district

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Major rates increase forecast for district

It is a case of more bad news for Waitaki ratepayers with suggestions big rates rises could be coming sooner and more often than first thought.

Revolving set ‘interesting challenge’ for director

Oamaru Repertory Society show director Andrew Killick sits on the Oamaru Repertory Theatre stage...

Revolving set ‘interesting challenge’ for director

The "escalating chaos on stage and backstage" of the Oamaru Repertory Society’s show Noises Off will be captured perfectly by a revolving set built by the show’s director Andrew Killick.

Longtime chairman made life member of national association

Oamaru Licensing Trust chairman Ali Brosnan was made a life member of the New Zealand Community...

Longtime chairman made life member of national association

A pillar of the Oamaru Licensing Trust has received a national honour.

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Breeders descend on town to show off avian wonders

Pollen collected on the forehead of a nectar-feedings korimako (bellbird) may pollinate a...

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Breeders descend on town to show off avian wonders

A burst of tropical colour and a cacophony of birdsong greeted New Zealand’s best bird-breeders as they celebrated success at the national bird show in Oamaru yesterday.

Man arrested in Oamaru twice within a few hours

A man was arrested twice in a mattter of hours in Oamaru this week.

Plesiosaur proving a global hit

The late Ewan Fordyce (left) and Craig Jones discuss the Matakaea Shag Point plesiosaur fossil...

Plesiosaur proving a global hit

New Zealand’s largest fossil is gaining worldwide attention, and it has its roots tied to the Waitaki district.

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