New ZealandMilk tanker crash leaves one deadPolice are investigating after a milk tanker ran off the road in North Otago, killing the driver.01 Oct 06:08 PM
BusinessLife-long castle dream comes true for dairy farmerIt's been a lifetime in the making, years in its construction, but Dot Smith's fantasy castle is nearly ready.06 Sep 04:51 AM
New ZealandMan goes on crime spree around South IslandA man arrested on Friday night and then given bail on Saturday morning went on an alleged crime spree in Christchurch, Oamaru and Dunedin.14 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandSteampunk judges looking for 'splendidness'Designers from all over the country - and sometimes from overseas - will show off their skills and their imaginations in June in Oamaru.13 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandOamaru crash: Girl, 13, reveals chaosA 13-year-old Oamaru girl involved in a fatal crash has described the harrowing moment a car hurtled down the footpath towards her.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandToddler injured after TV fell on himA 17-month-old boy is in Starship after a television allegedly fell on him at his Oamaru home this week.09 Dec 11:33 PM
New ZealandPolice not commenting on boy's injuriesPolice are not commenting today on how a 14-month-old baby suffered serious injuries in Oamaru.08 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandCouple accused of disposing of dead bodyA man and a woman accused of disposing of the dead body of a child at Oamaru almost five years ago have been granted interim name suppression.27 Nov 12:20 AM
New ZealandPraise for rush to help crash victimPolice have praised the actions of members of the public who rushed to the aid of an Oamaru teenager hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing on State Highway 1 yesterday.06 Sep 10:11 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in workplace incidentA man who died in a workplace incident near Oamaru yesterday has been named by police.28 Aug 02:06 AM
New ZealandOne killed in collision in OamaruPolice said the driver of the car has died at the crash on Oamaru-Alma Rd.11 Aug 05:06 AM
New ZealandPolice name man killed in farm accidentPolice have released the name of the man who died when a tractor rolled yesterday.10 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandMan dies in farm accidentEmergency services were called to the North Otago farm property at around 11.20am this morning.09 Jul 04:53 AM
New Zealand'A bit unsettling actually'A drone spotted hovering ominously in a single spot near Oamaru homes has spooked at least one resident.09 Jul 03:41 AM
New ZealandThousands protest hospital funding cutsAn estimated 2500 people showed up to protest proposed funding cuts to Oamaru hospital today.05 Jul 06:28 AM
New ZealandMan found dead at Oamaru shopping block namedA man who was found dead in an Oamaru shopping block on Saturday has been identified by police.15 Jun 12:47 AM
New ZealandInvestigation after body found in OamaruAn investigation is under way in Oamaru after police discovered the body of a man in a shopping block.14 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandTourist admits causing girl's deathA Chinese tourist has admitted causing the death of Oamaru 5-year-old Ruby Jay Marris.13 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandGirl killed by foreign driver rememberedRuby Jay Marris, the five year-old killed in a crash involving a foreign driver in Otago, has been remembered as “cherished and loved” and a "fun-loving princess".27 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandSix tourist drivers in court over crashesSix overseas drivers have appeared in court over the past 24 hours after a series of crashes that have focused attention on tourist driving.23 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandFamily mourns loss of Ruby, 5, in crashA heartbroken family are mourning the loss of 5-year-old Ruby Jay Marris after a car crash involving a foreign driver in Otago.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow did one train trip spark 21 fires?"We thought we had it covered''. An investigation has been launched into what caused a steam train to start 21 fires south of Oamaru.25 Jan 06:50 PM
BusinessGround heat keeps new castle warmHow to heat a castle? That was the challenge for Christchurch engineer Alan Cooke when he got the job at Riverstone Castle being built by Dot Smith outside Oamaru.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum's good deed ends in stolen carTwo child car seats and a handbag were all that were left when a mother's car was allegedly stolen by a young hitchhiker she'd picked up.13 Nov 08:10 PM
New ZealandOtago teen hit by milk tankerA Maheno teenager is fighting for his life after being struck by a milk tanker near Maheno in Otago early yesterday.02 Nov 05:53 PM
New ZealandParole hearing a 'kick in the teeth'"Another kick in the teeth for the family", is how the father of teenager William Lewis has described a parole hearing for his son's killer.22 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandDrunk hunter rescued near OamaruA young man spent hours in near freezing conditions after leaving a hunting group in bush near Oamaru, early this morning, drunk and with no shoes.14 Sep 06:35 AM
