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The Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal has found a senior teacher guilty of serious misconduct after asking two pupils to apprehend egg-throwing intruders on his school's grounds.

Four public question and answer sessions will take place to discuss plans to prevent former dumping sites from slipping into the sea.

Oamaru rower Logan Docherty took the top award at the Network Waitaki Sports Awards 2022, on Monday night.

It’s a jam-packed programme for this year’s Harbour St Jazz and Blues Festival, happening in Ōamaru on March 17-19.

Matching the old with the new, Waitaki District Council appointed a new Heritage Advisor just as the latest round of heritage funding has opened.

More than just a Sports Stadium, Network Waitaki Event Centre aims to provide the entire community with a place to come together, providing facilities for club meetings, performances, conferences, sports, and activities for all ages.

Waitaki District Councillors are rolling out the red carpet, dusting off their top hat and canes and tuning the piano as they prepare a Variety Show Fundraiser for the Far North District.

Three companies have been shortlisted to apply for the job of developing Ōamaru’s new multi-purpose events facility.

Another step has been taken in the construction of the new events centre in Oamaru.

Rower Logan Docherty was the big winner at the Waitaki Sports Awards in Oamaru last night.

A man has been arrested for dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and driving while his licence was suspended.

A 22-year-old man is to appear in the Oamaru District Court later this month after being caught driving at high speeds while intoxicated, police say.

Oisín Altena-Russell wants to spread the word on the wonders of cacao.

Contractors have broken ground as the community led Otematata Playground revamp enters the construction phase.

Waitaki Museum has been undergoing renovations with new spaces and increased accessibility making it even easier to appreciate our local history.

The Waitaki District Council roading team is asking you for your feedback around speed limits at schools in the Waitaki District with the Interim Speed Management Plan consultation.

After half a century as a parish priest, Fr Wayne Healey is retiring, sort of.

An alleged methamphetamine dealer was arrested running through a North Otago farmer’s field after crashing his car and trying to flee police.

Friendly pets in Oamaru could be in line for a new job.