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
New Zealand‘My brother’s in a grave’: Family’s anger at driverJohn David Ross jailed for two years three months and banned from driving for five years.05 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandParents say hospital had more holes than ‘swiss cheese’ after baby's deathThe 13-month-old was taken to hospital by his mum at 2am with a fever and vomiting.28 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor shortages force Oamaru Hospital to close ED at nightTe Whatu Ora was unable to provide coverage to prevent the closure.12 Aug 07:37 AM
New ZealandSnow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummetThe cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.09 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for sixth drink-driving conviction has given community the finger, judge says"You were grossly intoxicated."04 Aug 07:59 PM
New ZealandDoctor shortage closes emergency departmentNationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.31 Jul 06:43 PM
TravelSwipe right: Small, cute and a big fan of anchovies based in OamaruOn a trip to Oamaru, these irresistible residents will steal your heart.30 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandMeals on wheels? Drunk man attacks car with knife and forkA man has been jailed for drunkenly attacking a car with knife and fork.16 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandOamaru police seek ‘dangerous’ man with gang connectionsDaniel Leslie Otene has three warrants for his arrest.13 Jul 06:49 AM
New ZealandTeen admits his 'wild' driving killed his friend last yearJohn David Ross, 19, killed his passenger in a crash in February last year.12 Jun 11:28 PM
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
