TravelOamaru: A jaunt back in timeChloe Johnson delves into Oamaru's present and its charming Victorian history.01 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelNZ Cycle Trail: Easy ride from sky to seaJohn Parker gets a preview of a cycle trail that promises to be one of our finest.07 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandMother victim of armed robbery twice in a yearDairy owner Joy Wang is recovering after being being robbed at knife-point for the second time in 12 months.20 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'It's not me' - Wizard can't magic away mystery debtThey've no idea what to make of the strange people who have appeared on the far riverbank....01 Feb 08:29 PM
TravelPen-y-bryn Lodge, OamaruThis boutique hotel is thought to be the largest single-storey home in the South Island.12 Dec 12:21 AM
TravelOamaru: A boutique dreamChloe Johnson visits an Oamaru lodge with hosts as fascinating as the building's history.11 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial Olympian gets special All Blacks giftThe country's top rugby team has come to the rescue after a Special Olympian's prized All Blacks shirt was stolen while he was training.16 Jun 02:18 AM
New ZealandLucky dog Molly loses her 'marbles'Molly the labrador has had something of a ruff week. The 13-month-old dog, owned by Kayleigh Holmes, swallowed eight stones recently and had to have them surgically removed.02 Jun 01:50 AM
EntertainmentHouse star in Bougainville for Pip film<i>House</i> star Hugh Laurie has a found a good place to hole up as his debut album <i>Let Them Talk</i> is released to less than widespread acclaim. 01 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentKiwi blockbuster book begins filmingFilming began in Bougainville today for <i>Mr Pip,</i> the movie based on the novel by New Zealander Lloyd Jones.30 May 08:01 AM
New ZealandTeen found guilty of murderAn Oamaru teen has been found guilty of murdering William Lewis after a jury rejected his claim of self defence.06 May 05:02 AM
New ZealandCattle truck crash victim namedA cattle truck driver killed when his truck and trailer rolled on SH1 north of Kaikoura has been named.03 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandTeen pleads self defence in murderAn Oamaru teenager is claiming he acted in self defence when he fatally stabbed another teen last year.02 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandPolice urge drivers to be patient on the trip homeThe Easter holiday road toll stands at five after a single-vehicle crash in Taranaki last night.25 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandEaster road toll stands at threeThe Easter holiday road toll now stands at three after a 19-year-old man was killed in a crash in Otago this morning. The two occupants had to be cut from the vehicle and one man died at the scene.23 Apr 09:55 PM
New ZealandCrash downs power lines in south CanterburyA crash involving a truck and a car has downed power lines on State Highway 1 in south Canterbury.04 Apr 05:22 AM