New ZealandDeath of drunken 14yo girl prompts coroner warningTeen had smoked cannabis and drunk cider before tragic accident.15 May 04:39 AM
New ZealandWoman awoke to man kissing her stomachJason Geoffrey Doublett entered the woman's home and assaulted her while she slept.20 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandSix years ago he killed someone in a high-speed crash. This time he almost killed himselfWarrick Taylor caused a wild police chase through Christchurch.09 Apr 09:24 PM
Travel10 Top family travel spots in NZ and AustraliaImpressing your kids doesn’t have to mean jetting off to a distant locale.28 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandOne dead and seven others injured in two South Island crashesFour people were flown to hospital after a crash in North Otago.09 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandTwo men plead not guilty to murdering Oamaru manAnaru Moana was reported missing in December 2021 after last being seen at his mother's.05 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandBlue penguin killed by dog in OamaruWaitaki District Council has warned dog owners to keep animals leashed after the attack.22 Nov 08:29 PM
New ZealandMissing body: Pair charged with murderPolice lay charges for the killing of a father-of-two who hasn't been seen since December.15 Nov 05:25 PM
New ZealandHigh school losing 1.5m each year in coastal erosionThe high school is losing up to a metre and a half of ground each year.29 Sep 10:14 PM
New ZealandPolice search for body of man killed the day his mother diedAnaru Moana is believed to have been murdered late last year in North Otago.29 Sep 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Vivacious and proud mum': Double-fatal crash victim was mother of eightErin Ross' daughters tried not to think the worst when their mother failed to return home.10 Aug 05:44 AM
New ZealandDouble-fatal crash: Dead man remembered as having 'heart of gold'Beekeeper's tragic death has torn a hole through a happy family.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOamaru crash: Two killed after ute rollsPolice have released the names of the deceased.04 Aug 12:06 AM
New ZealandTwo killed after car rolls in OamaruA police spokeswoman says they were notified of the crash in Ardgowan Rd about 6.30pm.02 Aug 06:19 PM
New ZealandAxe murderer who tried to rape victim's daughter paroledAnthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.26 Jul 06:06 PM
New ZealandFamily denied AA roadside assistance because daughter had Covid'If this is how society works - I won't test outside home any more,' mum says.26 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational MP retires: 'The right time to step aside'MP who was caught up in the battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins calls time.19 May 05:54 PM
Sport'Phenomenal' physios step in after rugby player fractures neck"I don't think that everybody quite understands the impact that their help made."09 May 08:55 PM
New ZealandChilli the border collie's amazing survival story'How am I going to tell my daughter I've lost our beloved pet?'11 Apr 06:29 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Chinese restaurantFire follows similar blaze in a Dunedin eatery.05 Apr 07:35 PM
New Zealand'Pretty gutting': Cop on anti-mandate 'fringe element', toll on health and familyThe sergeant has spoken about the toll the protest took on his health and his family.19 Mar 06:42 PM
Entertainment'It's fantastic': Power of the Dog success brings pride to southThe movie was filmed in Central Otago, Dunedin and Oamaru.14 Mar 08:51 PM
New ZealandMan charged after MP's office vandalisedOrange graffiti, including the word 'freedom', was spraypainted on the windows and door.03 Mar 07:40 PM
SportMPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horseVideo shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.28 Feb 04:45 PM
New ZealandDeadly night on roads: Two fatal crashes, car rolls in WellingtonFatal crashes were reported in Manawatū and Ōamaru overnight.19 Feb 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrozen dog: The troubling saga of pet pooch Jock and his disputed demiseThe dog's owner accuses the council of foul play, while officials deny any wrongdoing.12 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandŌamaru's blue penguins combine tourism, conservation and scienceA colony of kororā in Ōamaru has gone from being a nuisance to the stars of a show.08 Feb 11:05 PM
New ZealandCouncil not convinced Oamaru Harbour needs shark warning signsAlvira Repia-King, 13, was bitten by a shark in the harbour a week ago.16 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandDementia at 36: The condition that is slowly stealing away my sisterJenny Banks' dad thought she was 'acting a bit strange'. The truth was much, much worse.10 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandShark attack: 'I was screaming' - teen's horror ordeal in harbourThe 13-year-old received 52 stitches after she was bitten several times by a shark.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Girl, 13, shows off bite marks from her hospital bed after shark attackAlvira Repia-King's wounds required 52 stitches.09 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandTeenager bitten by shark in Oamaru HarbourTeen in hospital after being attacked by shark in the Oamaru Harbour area.09 Jan 05:48 AM
New ZealandFamily's Twizel holiday ends badly in McDonald's car parkLunch at Oamaru fast food outlet ends in heartbreak as family car is swiped.05 Jan 05:19 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of attacking National MP Jacqui DeanThe woman is set to appear at Oamaru District Court later this month.05 Dec 01:39 AM
