Obituary: at the heart of everything in Alex
Obituary: at the heart of everything in Alex
Liz Duggan was the absolute champion of the community.
Three men charged over pair of serious Westport assaults
Three men charged over pair of serious Westport assaults
Three men are before the courts after two serious assaults in Westport earlier this week.
Disruptions on South's Great Walks in wake of wild weather
Disruptions on South's Great Walks in wake of wild weather
The wild spring weather is hitting the conservation estate, with tracks blocked and damaged, and the Milford Track start pushed back by another week.
Foundation aims to improve healthcare
Foundation aims to improve healthcare
Private funding from a new hospital foundation will keep healthcare "local and accessible" for people in Central Otago and Upper Clutha, Dunstan Hospital’s chief executive says.
MAC Blues recognise dedication and skill
MAC Blues recognise dedication and skill
Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College celebrated commitment and achievement of its students in sport and the arts last week.
Olympians gifted pounamu pendant as symbol of strength
Olympians gifted pounamu pendant as symbol of strength
The New Zealand team have received their ‘Manawaroa’ pounamu, a special koha from Ngāi Tahu Pounamu to carry with them on their journey to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in February.
Wānaka athlete named in world champs team
Wānaka athlete named in world champs team
A four-strong New Zealand team has been named for the inaugural FIS freeride world championships in Andorra in February, with a Wānaka athlete in the mix.
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Fundraising in full swing for Indie
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Fundraising in full swing for Indie
The North Otago community are rallying behind Indie Todd and her family.
Waitaki Boys’ High finishes successful season with chess championship win
Waitaki Boys’ High finishes successful season with chess championship win
Waitaki Boys’ High School chess team has been crowned national champions.
Hui to help deepen Otago pupils’ role in sustainability
Hui to help deepen Otago pupils’ role in sustainability
Oamaru pupils will be involved in an upcoming hui on how they can get active in looking after the environment.
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Woolworths goes 100% cage-free
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Woolworths goes 100% cage-free
Woolworths New Zealand says it is proud to announce it is the first national retailer to confirm the egg-citing news that all its eggs on-shelf are now 100% cage-free.
Voter communication key to turnout
Voter communication key to turnout
The first meeting of the new Waitaki Power Trust took place last week, with Lichelle Guyan appointed chairwoman.
Council’s paid parking proposal ‘not on’
Council’s paid parking proposal ‘not on’
Free parking could be restricted to the Monopoly board game if tentative proposals to remove a swathe of free-parking spots across Oamaru’s town centre go ahead.
Honours conferred on Waimate men
Honours conferred on Waimate men
Waimate residents Gary Rooney and Geoff Lienert attended an investiture ceremony this week for their 2025 King's Birthday Honours recognising their community contributions.
Levy to fund local groups
Levy to fund local groups
North Otago community groups have had their voices heard, after the government this week confirmed it is introducing community funding returns through the Online Casino Gambling Bill.
Greenpeace to provide free nitrate water testing
Greenpeace to provide free nitrate water testing
Greenpeace Aotearoa will run free drinking water testing in Waimate and other areas it says are most at risk of nitrate contamination.
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Topflite team ‘stoked’ to win award
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Topflite team ‘stoked’ to win award
Oamaru pet food business Topflite was the winner of the Community and Regional Impact Spotlight Award at the 2025 Best Places to Work (BPTW) Awards last week.
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Artist providing taste of East Otago
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Artist providing taste of East Otago
Visitors to the Dunedin Airport will get a chance to glimpse some of East Otago’s unique natural beauty as artist Zenobia Southcombe features her photography as the latest "Artist in the Terminal".
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Uni brings degree to town in first
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Uni brings degree to town in first
Students will soon be able to complete a University of Otago degree from the region’s top recreation destination.
Extension of chief executive’s contract to bring ‘stability’
Extension of chief executive’s contract to bring ‘stability’
The Waitaki District Council has agreed to a two-year extension for chief executive Alex Parmley.