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
New ZealandBoy's quick actions save sister from fireOamaru boy Aljay Rankin, 10, is being praised for his clear thinking and quick action in saving his sister and home from a potentially disastrous fire.26 Jun 04:48 AM
New ZealandFears of plane crash off Oamaru coast dismissedPolice are searching the coast of Oamaru after reports a plane has crashed into the sea.04 Jun 06:47 AM
New ZealandMan indecently assaults women in Dunedin poolAn Oamaru man who admitted indecently assaulting three women in a Dunedin swimming pool was remanded in custody for sentence next month.02 May 08:17 PM
AgribusinessAussie buy doubles sweet-maker's capacityRainbow Confectionery has doubled its capacity with the acquisition of an Australian confectionery plant.16 Apr 05:30 PM
ManufacturingProspects 'limited' after job lossesWorkers who will lose their jobs when the Summit Wool Spinners' Oamaru plant closes could struggle to find work and may have to move, the Otago Chamber of Commerce says.31 Jan 07:25 PM
New Zealand192 jobs lost as Oamaru plant closesSummit Wool Spinners' Oamaru plant - the second biggest employer in the town - is to close with the loss of 192 jobs31 Jan 06:27 AM
New ZealandLocals rally for Tongan familyOamaru locals have rallied around a Tongan family facing deportation before their young daughter is able to have much-needed surgery here.16 Dec 09:39 PM
