Lucky escape as car rolls off cliff near Kakanui
A car rolled off coastal cliffs near Kakanui and crashed on to the beach below after the driver accidentally left the vehicle in gear this afternoon, police say.
Shellfish fishing pressure concern prompts rāhui
Shellfish fishing pressure concern prompts rāhui
Concern about the shellfish resource from Kaihinaki (Moeraki Boulders) to the western end of Onekakara (Moeraki harbour beach) has led to a rāhui being declared.
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Oamaru straight proves too tempting for drivers
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Oamaru straight proves too tempting for drivers
Oamaru's long, wide and straight section of State Highway 1 continues to tempt speeding motorists, helping the town’s only speed camera remain one of the busiest in the country.
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Club greats behind names of new boats
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Club greats behind names of new boats
The Oamaru Rowing Club has received an early Christmas present — or three.
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Burglary ‘slap in the face’ to bowling club members
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Burglary ‘slap in the face’ to bowling club members
A Christmas-time burglary at an Oamaru bowling club is a "horrendous" slap in the face to the community, police say.
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Crashed car cuts power
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Crashed car cuts power
Hundreds of North Otago residents were left without power on Monday night after a stolen car crashed into a power pole.
Rāhui in place for Moeraki to allow shellfish to recover
Rāhui in place for Moeraki to allow shellfish to recover
Te Rūnanga o Moeraki has declared a rāhui on collecting shellfish from Kaihīnaki (Moeraki Boulders) to the western end of Onekakara (Moeraki harbour beach).
Hundreds without power after 'stolen' car hits pole
Hundreds without power after 'stolen' car hits pole
Hundreds of North Otago residents were left without power last night after a "stolen" car crashed into a power pole.
Two airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after Hampden crash
Two airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after Hampden crash
Two people were airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after a van rolled off the road near Oamaru this morning.
Phase two of event centre set
Phase two of event centre set
Waitaki’s "Place of Dreams" remains on track to be built at Oamaru’s Centennial Park.
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Railcar an electrifying prospect
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Railcar an electrifying prospect
On track to realise his dream of rebuilding the 36-tonne rail passenger vehicle, The Phoenix — Harry Andrew is nearing the finish line and a date with international publicity.
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Retirement trending as five teachers leave
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Retirement trending as five teachers leave
A group of teachers with more than 130 years of combined experience walked out of Waitaki Girls’ High School for the final time last week.
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Waitaki District Council ends ‘tough’ year with $2.67m loss
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Waitaki District Council ends ‘tough’ year with $2.67m loss
It has been a "tough year" financially for Waitaki District Council, finishing the 2025 with an unexpected $2.67million loss.
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Forces to combine for monthly get together
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Forces to combine for monthly get together
Members of the Oamaru Coastal Defence Group, also known as the Southern Gunners, along with RSA members and veterans will gather at the Phoenix Bar, formally The Galleon this Sunday at 2pm.
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Hail to the retiring beloved bus driver
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Hail to the retiring beloved bus driver
Darrell Poole has stepped off the bus after 45 years.
Hopefuls get taste of rural work day
Hopefuls get taste of rural work day
More potential employers are urged to come foray after the success of a recent Mayors Taskforce for Jobs work-experience day.
Council urges residents to be water wise
Council urges residents to be water wise
As the summer months heat up, Waitaki District Council says being water wise will help everyone get clean, safe, drinking water.
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Food project part of offerings
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Food project part of offerings
Diving for paua, catching wild game and learning traditional practices of gathering food and resources are all part of Te Pōhā, a leadership programme for Māori youth, a branch of Te Hā o Maru...
‘Moderate injuries’ as car, tractor collide
‘Moderate injuries’ as car, tractor collide
The damage looked bad but a driver was spared serious injury after tangling with a tractor in Oamaru yesterday.
One hurt as car and tractor collide in Oamaru
One hurt as car and tractor collide in Oamaru
One person was hurt when a car tangled with a tractor in Oamaru this afternoon.