CrimeHit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violenceNofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.14 Apr 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operationHe ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.18 Mar 09:40 PM
New ZealandOne man’s $300k mission to restore decaying yacht involved in tragic race'My memory of that yacht is spending all our holidays on her'.01 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandTotara Estate celebrates National Lamb DayNZ's first-ever frozen export meat shipment to the UK came from the historic farmstead.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig budget, small NZ town: Florence Pugh turns heads as Netflix films down southAn adaptation of a classic American novel is currently being filmed across NZ.12 Jan 01:00 AM
Lifestyle‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka houseRichie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.20 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandFamily hide camera in elderly man's room, see rest home carers abusing himHidden camera footage exposes abuse at Ōamaru care facility.09 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in Ōamaru after high-powered laser pointed at rescue helicopterPolice called it 'incredibly irresponsible and dangerous'.19 Nov 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingKeeping it in the family: Why the Paula Ryan brand will live onPaula Ryan has faced some major setbacks in her career but still comes up smiling.06 Oct 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsThree family-run businesses make a life-changing $57mBased in Morrinsville, Ōamaru and Mangawhai, the owners have received huge sums.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful lady': Police name woman killed after being hit by car on SH1The woman had been visiting a care home resident before the accident.09 Jul 09:27 AM
New Zealand'Rest in peace beautiful lady': Ōamaru rest home staffer dies after being hit by carThey had been visiting a care home resident before the accident.08 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandPedestrian killed in vehicle collision at ŌamaruThe crash was reported shortly before 6pm.07 Jul 07:50 AM
New ZealandOamaru Steampunk Festival 2024A closer look at the Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024 Video / Dean PurcellWatch09 Jun 02:08 AM
New Zealand'It’s your fault I got fired': Woman attacks colleague she blamed for job lossThree weeks later she punched a woman stocking Easter products at The Warehouse.06 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandKnife-wielding carjacker near hospital nabbed by policeThe offender grabbed a woman out of her vehicle and held her at knife point, police said.16 Apr 08:58 PM
New ZealandDrug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'05 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandWaitaki serious crash: Emergency services rushing to sceneInitial reports indicated that there are serious injuries.21 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandFires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called inThe fires were reported just after midnight.10 Mar 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSlaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51kPenalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.03 Mar 10:00 PM
CricketŌamaru hits back at David Warner with sandpaper jibeThe mayor describes the cricketer as being out of touch with Ōamaru.20 Feb 12:44 AM
New Zealand‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crashIn a terrible coincidence, both drivers who were killed worked for the same company.11 Feb 10:05 PM
EntertainmentKarl Puschmann: Is there a more fiercely patriotic comedian than Guy Williams?He loves Kiwis. Even the ones that don’t love him back.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand‘Terrible coincidence’: Drivers killed in Ōamaru crash worked for the same companyTwo people died after a large truck and trailer collided on SH1 south of Ōamaru.30 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandTwo dead following serious crash on SH1 near ŌamaruIt's believed a truck has crashed into a tree on SH1 near Ōamaru.28 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandPenguin helped back to the wild after waddling into Ōamaru service stationThe store did not give the unusual visitor an icy reception.15 Jan 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPower List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.24 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandMan bashed and blackmailed over alleged underage sex dealA man was attacked and blackmailed after agreeing to meet in an Ōamaru park.16 Nov 11:13 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver at almost seven times legal limitPolice were called to a Perth St property in Oamaru at 2pm on November 10.15 Nov 06:56 PM
New ZealandPupils barred from calling home after four go missing on trampA group of students and staff went missing on a hike, causing panic for parents.31 Oct 06:34 PM
New Zealand'I feel sick for them': Arson suspected after family house razedA popular Ōamaru artist and his family have lost everything.19 Oct 05:32 AM
TalanoaPasifika Pay parity in need of electoral prioritisationIn 2021, for every dollar earned by a Pākehā man, Pacific men were paid 81 cents.11 Sep 12:44 AM
