New ZealandDrunk vicar crashes on way to churchThe Anglican priest has been stood aside from religious duties for 'forseeable future'.02 May 07:15 PM
New Zealand$40,000 of cigarettes stolenCigarette robberies in the South have been increasing, with a series of them in Dunedin.01 May 10:41 PM
ManufacturingOamaru eyes 'iconic' Kiwi confectionaryWill a local step in to make Pineapple Lumps and Jaffas?17 Mar 06:59 PM
BusinessThe town on foreign buyers' wish listsForeign buyers are flocking to this NZ town, sending prices skywards in the formerly sleepy area.05 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandRampaging goat tasered by policeAnimal control officers were alerted to a "large, rogue goat" that was reported disrupting traffic in Oamaru.01 Dec 04:58 AM
New ZealandDriver smoked weed before fatal crashAn Oamaru man who caused a five-car smash that left five injured and one dead was a learner driver and had smoked two bongs before getting behind the wheel.25 Nov 08:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: Penny Farthing rider's big crashOliver Briggs gave his competitor a head start in the men's slalom heats - next minute, he was "flying through the air".20 Nov 06:17 PM
New ZealandFisherman shot in head with bait launcherAn Oamaru man remains in a serious condition in Dunedin Hospital after being shot in the head at close range by a fishing line shooting machine.20 Oct 08:44 AM
New ZealandNoisy peacock upsets the neighbours'Why don't they shoot the bloody thing?' asks angry Oamaru resident.14 Oct 05:24 AM
New ZealandThis is the whey to fight a fireQuick-thinking dairy farmer uses milk to put out a shed fire.11 Oct 05:59 PM
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
