Hare-raising ride: Man injures three mates
After an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.
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'Senseless, violent death': Meth-fuelled driver jailed for killing passenger
Luke Savigny, 25, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his 32-year-old passenger.
New Netflix show to be filmed in Otago
A new Netflix romance, The Royal Treatment, is due to start filming later this month.
Mellow yellow: Sunflowers in bloom near Oamaru
In March, the flower heads will be harvested before the seeds are artificially dried.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Police hunting for thieves who stole $1000 worth of ornaments from gift shop
The burglary of the Riverstone Kitchen gift shop happened at 2am on January 15.
Gun pointed at father and child, Nazi salute shouted in Dunedin road rage
The aggressive road rage incident has seen the 29-year-old jailed for 19 months.
'Incredibly difficult': Rugby player's journey home from Covid-ravaged Ireland
Sene Naoupu is urging Kiwis not to take the country's position for granted.
Emergency services ask for vigilance at New Year events in the South
Police expect "a degree of mischief" but hope people make the right choices.
I shouted out loudly: 'It's us!': Oamaru Lotto winners plan to make a difference
"I told my children and everyone started crying. We just couldn't believe it."
Powerball $18 million win: Small town abuzz after draw
The winning ticket was purchased from New World Waitaki, in Oamaru, North Otago.
Five amazing playgrounds for summer
Places guaranteed to delight the young and the young at heart.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
Killer sentenced for fresh assault, 9 years after beating man to death
Mark Carruthers has pleaded guilty to assault with intent to injure and wilful damage.
The family forced to spend Covid lockdown in a farm shed
The Badenhorst family is used to farm life, but farm shed life is a different story.
'Traumatised': Woman attacked by 'pig dogs' at picnic spot
Horrified daughter looks on, believing her mother and pet would be killed.
Driver escapes without serious injury after car crushed in Oamaru
The man was travelling under a railway overbridge in Oamaru when his car was crsuhed.
Serious injuries after truck rolls on to car in Oamaru
A truck has rolled onto its side while travelling under a railway overbridge in Oamaru.
An inside look at the historic lodge in the heart of Ōamaru
What it's like to stay at an historic home transformed into a grand and luxurious hotel.
Oamaru whitebaiter and father of 2-year-old dies
Oamaru whitebaiter Craig Andrew died after being swept out to sea last month.
Deportee back in jail after crime spree, sex with 15-year-old
Four-month frenzy of offending followed sexual connection with female under 16.
Power Play in Waitaki: Trail through 75 million years of history
From Victorian charm to geological wonders, a road trip through Waitaki has it all.
Family indebted to unknown man who called 111 after accident
Whitebaiter plucked from sea by rescue helicopter but suffers heart attack during flight.
Woman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 years
She also sent him a key to her home via courier.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Brrr! Stranded after 4WD got stuck, couple cross freezing river naked to get out
They spent about two hours trying to dig the vehicle out but to no avail.
Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north
Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.
Ōamaru: Where to eat, drink and stay in Steampunk City
Argentinian barbecues, craft beer and an historic lodge in Oamaru.
Car collides with tree - driver killed
The crash on Reed St was reported to police about 9.15pm.
Pair killed in crash were known to first responders
Man and woman died at the scene after their car careered down a bank into a deep ravine.
'I had an epileptic seizure': NZ-born doctor's Covid warning
A harrowing tale of one doctors experience with Covid-19 has gone viral.
Man who got daughter pregnant 'no longer blames her', gets freed on parole
Oamaru man was previously convinced his daughter should have been charged.
From Ōamaru to the edge of orbit: Kiwi startup unveils reusable craft
The firm with some Government backing could one day to take on Rocket Lab.
Quick-thinking teen saves her family from house fire
Oamaru family lucky to be alive after 14-year-old girl raises the alarm.