'It's fantastic': Power of the Dog success brings pride to south
The movie was filmed in Central Otago, Dunedin and Oamaru.
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Man charged after MP's office vandalised
Orange graffiti, including the word 'freedom', was spraypainted on the windows and door.
MPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horse
Video shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.
Deadly night on roads: Two fatal crashes, car rolls in Wellington
Fatal crashes were reported in Manawatū and Ōamaru overnight.
Frozen dog: The troubling saga of pet pooch Jock and his disputed demise
The dog's owner accuses the council of foul play, while officials deny any wrongdoing.
Ōamaru's blue penguins combine tourism, conservation and science
A colony of kororā in Ōamaru has gone from being a nuisance to the stars of a show.
Council not convinced Oamaru Harbour needs shark warning signs
Alvira Repia-King, 13, was bitten by a shark in the harbour a week ago.
Dementia at 36: The condition that is slowly stealing away my sister
Jenny Banks' dad thought she was 'acting a bit strange'. The truth was much, much worse.
Shark attack: 'I was screaming' - teen's horror ordeal in harbour
The 13-year-old received 52 stitches after she was bitten several times by a shark.
Watch: Girl, 13, shows off bite marks from her hospital bed after shark attack
Alvira Repia-King's wounds required 52 stitches.
Teenager bitten by shark in Oamaru Harbour
Teen in hospital after being attacked by shark in the Oamaru Harbour area.
Family's Twizel holiday ends badly in McDonald's car park
Lunch at Oamaru fast food outlet ends in heartbreak as family car is swiped.
Woman accused of attacking National MP Jacqui Dean
The woman is set to appear at Oamaru District Court later this month.
Three hurt in crash after driver suffers medical event
Two vehicles were involved in the crash at 7.24am.
Man hurt in fight crashed car on way to hospital
The man crashed into a tree near the hospital.
Person 'critical' after Oamaru crash
A person was trapped after a two-car crash in Eden St this morning.
School scrambling after bus drivers quit over vaccine mandate
Parents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.
Wanted man picked up drink-driving on 'last ride'
Moko Ihaaka Pohatu cut off his home detention bracelet and hit the road for eight days.
Make southbound travel plans: Top-rated things to do in Canterbury
Plan now for a top-notch trip to Christchurch and Canterbury in the near future.
Strict bail conditions for bartender accused of rape
The man can't be in the presence of anyone under 17, unless supervised by an adult.
$20,000 fine for illegal rural land purchase
Those involved had not sought permission, required under the Overseas Investment Act.
83yo 'treated so badly': Hospital neglect - 'mum didn't have to die like that'
Damning report reveals Nancye MacKenzie fell over at hospital and died five hours later.
'Unbelievable': Man leads police on three separate high-speed chases
The man was jailed for two years, 10 months and will be off the road untill mid-2026.
Driver nearly 7x over alcohol limit keeps name secret due to bullying risk
The woman's lawyer said she was remorseful and "absolutely devastated."
Fear drones 'scoping' homes in Otago
Four drones have been spotted in North Otago in the past fortnight.
'I just want to come home to my babies': Mum stuck in NSW until September
Kim Kennedy travelled to Newcastle to visit her sick mum, who has since died.
Home detention for eighth drink-driving conviction
The man was sentenced to four months' home detention and 10 months' supervision.
Man who gagged, sexually assaulted woman jailed for 3.5 years
Pierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".
Man who hit six vehicles, injured police dog jailed
A trainee police dog was injured as a result, the court heard.
Lydia's life: Kiwi girl trafficked around the world for sex
Driven by poverty into the arms of the pimps, she would eventually bring them to justice.
Meth bust: Cash, ammo, taser and drugs seized, police charge 13
Bust will cause significant disruption to local meth distribution, top cop says.
New 'St John rapid response unit' hopes to halve response times
The first new St John resource in the city for 20 years is part of Govt's Covid response.
'None of their business': Mobility card not stopping regular abuse
The army veteran says he is often abused by strangers for using a mobility parking space.
Ōamaru: How one town moved forwards by going backwards
Could Ōamaru be the steampunk capital of the world?