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Thursday, May 11, 2017
The Waitaki District Council’s $770,000 foreshore protection work at Oamaru Creek is underway.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
An Oamaru woman is in Dunedin Public Hospital after a serious crash in North Otago late yesterday.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
A driver is in a critical condition following a crash near Palmerston this afternoon.
Around 4:23 pm the driver, who was driving at speed, failed to stop for Police and a short pursuit was initiated on the Herbert-Hampden Road, SH1.
Approximately two minutes later the driver has crossed the centre line, crashed and rolled their vehicle off the road.
Ambulance has been called to the scene, however the road is not currently blocked.
The driver will be taken by helicopter to Dunedin Hospital due to their injuries.
As per procedure, the Serious Crash Unit has been notified, and the Independent Police Conduct Authority will be advised.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Police in the lower South Island are seeking Tony Ashley Gorrie, who failed to appear for court in Napier, but has strong ties to the south.
Southern Police want to speak to Tony Ashley Gorrie in relation to a number of matters and want to hear from anyone who has seen him or knows where he is.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Oamaru's historic Harbour St is getting a World War One-style makeover this week.
The location will be used for filming an installation dedicated to the ANZACs, to be displayed at the Sir John Monash Media Centre, in France.
Friday, May 5, 2017
There is new evidence that the Mental Health system is under increasing strain.
The opposition's health spokesperson says waiting times for young people to be seen by mental health and addiction services is lengthening.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
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Police have confirmed a person died in an Oamaru house fire this morning.
Neighbours told the Otago Daily Times smoke was coming out through the roof tiles of the Test Street house about 8.30am.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
The Commerce Commission has rejected the idea of Fairfax and NZME merging into one very large media organisation.
The decision has been welcomed by the E tū union.
E tū’s Senior Industrial Officer, Paul Tolich says the decision recognises there are more than commercial interests at stake.
He says the role of journalism is to hold to account the business interests and forces in our society, and believes the merger would have undermined that.
Tolich says is the only way we will make news media and journalism a viable business and occupation in New Zealand.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
A leading asthma expert says urgent action must be taken to address child asthma rates amongst Maori and Pacific children.
Otago University Professor Jim Reed says poverty is a leading cause in the level of asthma throughout New Zealand.
Friday, April 28, 2017
The Waitaki District Council could have been better prepared for the Easter rainfall in Moeraki, a resident says.
The community-built 400m section of Haven St slumped further in the rain, and was closed by the council for several days over Easter.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
The Ministry for the Environment has just released a report in to the state of New Zealand's fresh water.
The "Our fresh water 2017 report" identifies more needs to be done to reduce phosphorus, nitrogen and E.coli entering the waterway, in both rural and urban settings.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Anzac day was commemorated yesterday across the country.
The South Today's regional reporters were on duty from Oamaru to Invercargill to give their stories.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Chilly weather is heralding winter's approach, with frost and snow likely for the south of New Zealand next week.
Meteorologists are stopping short of describing it as an Arctic blast, but say the cooler air coming from the South Pole will be widely felt, with temperatures plunging by 5 to 10 degrees Celsius.
Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll says there will be two blasts of cold weather - one early next week with another more aggressive one at the end of the week.
Noll says expect frost and some snow on the mountains.
Monday, April 24, 2017
A new online app was released today, designed by Youthline.
Called Good2Great, it helps young Kiwis build their self-confidence and leadership skills within a safe and anonymous environment.
The Good2Great programme is aiming to have 5,000 young people complete the online course in 2017. The programme will be supported by weekend workshops around the country, starting in Oamaru on May 20-21.
Good2Great ambassador Stan Walker will make a special appearance.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
A Hampden man says he recently scared off two people using metal detectors, and digging holes around the Hampden War Memorial.
Resident of the Otago town Tim Lockerbie describes the behaviour as disrespectful and abhorrent.