Oamaru
Plans to make Oamaru Victorian precinct an historic landmark
Oamaru's Victorian precinct and port could become New Zealand's third National Historic Landmark, if a proposal gets enough support from the public. Audio
Heritage Lodge in Oamaru up for sale
The Victorian single-storey home was built in 1889 and has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, five en suites, and two garages - all situated on a 5000sq m property. Audio
A milestone marked for meat industry
Celebrations have been held this week to mark the 140th anniversary of the first shipment of frozen New Zealand lamb arriving in the UK. George Berry has been researching the history of that first… Audio
A milestone marked for meat industry
Celebrations have been held this week to mark the 140th anniversary of the first shipment of frozen New Zealand lamb arriving in the UK. George Berry has been researching the history of that first…
AudioProtected gull recovering after being shot with crossbow
Conservationists have found a protected tarāpunga/red-billed gull that was shot with a crossbow bolt in Oamaru.
Oamaru cancels family NYE event over Covid uncertainty
Turn out the lights, the party's over before it even started, in Oamaru at least. The council has cancelled its family friendly New Year's eve "Party at the Gardens" because Covid has apparently made… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Sene Naoupu in Dublin
Wellington-born, Oamaru-raised Ireland rugby international Sene Naoupu is one of the most prolific and remarkable figures in the oval ball world. She's Calling Home from Dublin this morning. Audio
Jim Hopkins: Bookarama Oamaru offers bibliophile bliss
Oamaru's largest book sale, Rotary organised Bookarama is an annual fundraiser with as many as 35,000 books on sale for the price of a gold coin. One of the hard-working volunteers behind Bookarama is… Audio
Water restrictions lifted in North Otago
A week-long water shortage in North Otago has now ended and the local council is looking at ways to avoid any repetition.
Fears ease over Ōamaru's water shortage crisis
Ōamaru's water supply may be normal soon, thanks in part to residents' response to cut their use.
Oamaru on water restrictions as supply runs dangerously low
Waitaki District Council says it pleased with Oamaru residents on Wednesday to conserve water, but residents didn't heed the call and as a result full restrictions are in place. But as our… Video, Audio
Waitaki community in shock after girl killed in hit and run
A man has been charged after a 14-year-old girl was killed in a hit and run in Oamaru last night. Meanwhile, support for her family has been flooding in from a community reeling from the tragic event.
…Oamaru courthouse to reopen after strengthening costs slashed
Oamaru' historic courthouse will officially reopen tomorrow, seven years after it was closed after it was deemed earthquake-prone. Video, Audio
Why Oamaru is more Pacific than Auckland
The ways in Pacific communities and cultures are affecting New Zealand is explored by Damon Salesa, an associate professor of Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland. Discussing ideas set out in… Audio
'Time for a bloody Royal Commission' on MPI - farmer
Farmers are increasingly critical of the Ministry for Primary Industries' handling of the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak as it spreads to more and more farms. Last week cases were confirmed in Oamaru… Audio
Nine injured in crash near Oamaru
Nine people, including two children, are in hospital after two vehicles crashed near Oamaru.
Oamaru spends $900k to do up courthouse for government lease
Oamaru's council is to spend $900,000 doing up the town's historic courthouse so it can be leased back to the government.
Chinese buyers eye Oamaru property
Oamaru could be the next property hot-spot, as Chinese buyers eye the coastal town. It's scored a surprise ranking, as the fourth most-viewed city in New Zealand, on China's biggest international… Audio
Oamaru company wants to keep Pineapple Lumps & Jaffas in NZ
Oamaru's Rainbow Confectionary says it could make the sweets for Cadbury, using its recipe and branding. Audio
