New ZealandHistoric courthouse to be disposed ofThe historic Oamaru Courthouse is to be disposed of, a decision that has been greeted with surprise and disappointment in the town.22 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'He just got it wrong'Two cars were shunted off the back of a truck and another was badly damaged when a driver failed to correctly judge the height of an overbridge in Oamaru today.07 May 06:49 AM
New ZealandTransgender woman could be movedA transgender Oamaru woman sentenced on Wednesday to nine months' imprisonment in a men's jail could apply to be moved to a women's prison.03 Apr 09:18 PM
New ZealandTransgender case a 'tragedy unfolding'A transgender Oamaru woman has been ordered to serve a jail sentence in a men's prison, despite a request for home detention.03 Apr 05:11 AM
New ZealandPraise for staff who calmed armed man'They made a courageous decision not to escape,' said police of supermarket staff in Oamaru who tried to calm a knife-wielding burglar.22 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandCop talks man out of armed stand-off in OamaruA police officer talked a man into surrendering after he broke into an Oamaru supermarket with a firearm this morning.21 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandMan facing 95 sexual abuse chargesA 71-year-old man will appear in court on 95 charges of historical sexual offending against 10 boys.13 Jan 01:37 AM
TravelA South Island movable feastLife is never dull on the road with Grant the Cook, writes Jason Burgess.08 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan who murdered a pensioner has parole postponedAn Oamaru man serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of a pensioner has had his parole postponed for two years.28 Nov 07:27 PM
KahuMoa bones rescued from tidesArchaeologists yesterday battled against the tide to rescue 14th century moa bones from a "significant" historical settlement at Awamoa Creek, south of Oamaru.16 Oct 04:35 PM
New ZealandDairy worker death: Case review delay likelyIt is likely a case review for those jointly accused of murdering dairy worker Justin Conrad McFarlane will be delayed by the Crown, as police continue to investigate the 35-year-old's death.01 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandCourt appearance for McFarlane murder-accusedThe four men charged with murdering North Otago farm worker Justin McFarlane will appear in the High Court at Timaru this morning.30 Sep 07:49 PM
New ZealandFamily of slain farm worker 'struggling'The family of slain farm worker Justin McFarlane are "struggling" to come to terms with his brutal death as they prepare for the funeral of a beloved son, brother and father.18 Sep 09:46 PM
New ZealandOamaru murder: More arrests madeTwo more arrests have been made in relation to the murder of Otago dairy worker Justin McFarlane.18 Sep 05:39 AM
New ZealandThird arrest over farm worker's deathA third man has been arrested by police investigating the death of North Otago farm worker Justin McFarlane.16 Sep 12:42 AM
New ZealandOamaru murder: Second arrestA second man has been charged with the murder of Otago farm worker Justin McFarlane, who died in the early hours of Wednesday morning.15 Sep 02:21 AM
New ZealandTeen charged over death of dairy workerAn 18-year-old has appeared in court charged with murder over the "violent" death of Otago dairy farm worker Justin McFarlane.13 Sep 02:21 AM
New ZealandDairy worker suffered a 'violent' deathA dairy worker whose body was found near Oamaru yesterday suffered a "violent'' death, with his burnt out car found 25km away.12 Sep 06:58 AM
New ZealandInjured hunter found after night on South Island mountainA hunter who fell down a ridge and broke his leg has been found after a freezing night on a South Island mountain.28 Aug 08:33 PM
New Zealand'We had to do something'The sight of a young couple trapped in a burning car with a power line draped over it, calling their children to say goodbye, spurred two firefighters into action.28 Jun 07:06 AM
