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
TravelOamaru: Fresh taste of vintage charmCatherine Smith falls for Oamaru's Victorian township and modern food.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandWater-contaminated petrol affects about 30 carsAbout 30 motorists in Dunedin and Oamaru had engine problems after filling their vehicles with contaminated petrol.04 Nov 07:02 PM
New Zealand'I thought I could drive fast'A 17-year-old who failed to stop for police later told them he believed he could drive fast because it was "just Hampden" he was travelling through.25 Oct 06:03 PM
All BlacksTwelve Questions with Greg McGeeGreg McGee is the author of The Open Side, the biography of All Black captain Richie McCaw. He is also a literary gender bender: McGee 15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandThree-year-old shows a lot of heartSince having open-heart surgery at just three-months-old, an Oamaru toddler has shown tremendous strength, fighting spirit and resilience06 Aug 06:02 AM
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
