North Otago roof fire 'smouldering for hours'
A roof fire in North Otago was likely smouldering for hours undetected before crews were alerted, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman says.
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Hospice Care Trust to wind down after 37 years
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Hospice Care Trust to wind down after 37 years
The Waitaki Hospice Care Trust, which has provided vital support to the terminally ill across North Otago since the late 1980s, is set to wind down its operations.
Preferred water services option agreed on
Preferred water services option agreed on
The Waitaki district mayor and councillors agreed on a preferred option for public consultation regarding the future of local water services.
Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
A bid to give the Oamaru historic town centre and its harbour National Historic Landmark status - in the same league as the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds - is "progressing well".
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
The under-construction Network Waitaki Event Centre will open up "vast opportunities" for North Otago, its trustees say.
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Agricultural potential of river ‘untapped’
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Agricultural potential of river ‘untapped’
The agricultural potential of North Otago - underpinned by the water available from the Waitaki River - is only in its infancy, an Otago regional councillor says.
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Top honour for dairy worker
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Top honour for dairy worker
Duntroon dairy worker Caleb Smith has been named Dairy Trainee of the Year at the 2025 Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Industry Awards.
Exhibiting art promotes ‘better life’ for people with disabilities
Exhibiting art promotes ‘better life’ for people with disabilities
An art exhibition to promote a "better life" for people with intellectual disabilities will be held at The Loan & Merc next Friday.
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New patron no stranger to geopark
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New patron no stranger to geopark
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
Scholar ‘happy’ to win awards
Scholar ‘happy’ to win awards
NZQA Outstanding Scholar Award Recipient of 2024 Anika Hayes reflects Waitaki Girls’ High School’s motto "Dulcius ex Arduis: Satisfaction from hard work".
Kate Bush show on at Opera House
Kate Bush show on at Opera House
Actress, writer, director and cabaret artist Sarah-Louise Young, from An Evening Without Kate Bush, says the show is not about impersonating a great artist.
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Art hub holding first exhibition
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Art hub holding first exhibition
"No Place Like Home" is the first formal exhibition at the new Community Art Hub in Palmerston.
North Otago competitors shine
North Otago competitors shine
North Otago made its presence felt on the national rodeo circuit this season, when three competitors won national titles.
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Joint water CCO preferred option
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Joint water CCO preferred option
THE future of Waitaki’s water management will become clearer when the the Waitaki District Council meets today to consider adopting a joint water services council-controlled organisation (CCO) as...
Bridge to be replaced by ’26
Bridge to be replaced by ’26
A contract has been awarded to build a single lane replacement for the 126-year-old Kakanui Bridge, on the coastal scenic route south of Oamaru.
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Fly-tipping at Beach Rd dump disappointing: mayor
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Fly-tipping at Beach Rd dump disappointing: mayor
Fly-tippers have left rubbish strewn at one of two historic Beach Rd dumps cleaned up by the Waitaki District Council in a multimillion-dollar operation.
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‘I’ve got the ability to shoot you’
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‘I’ve got the ability to shoot you’
When council staff went to seize Craig Phillip Duell’s dog, they knew there may be trouble.
Magazine spread highlights town’s charm
Magazine spread highlights town’s charm
Oamaru has been gaining exposure in Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine Kia Ora this month.
One in serious condition after altercation
One in serious condition after altercation
Police and Hato Hone St John attend the scene of an altercation on Oamaru-Alma Rd, State Highway 1, south of Oamaru, yesterday.
