New Zealand'Incredibly difficult': Rugby player's journey home from Covid-ravaged IrelandSene Naoupu is urging Kiwis not to take the country's position for granted.05 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandEmergency services ask for vigilance at New Year events in the SouthPolice expect "a degree of mischief" but hope people make the right choices.29 Dec 08:11 PM
New ZealandI 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."29 Dec 06:28 PM
New ZealandPowerball $18 million win: Small town abuzz after drawThe winning ticket was purchased from New World Waitaki, in Oamaru, North Otago.27 Dec 06:30 PM
TravelFive amazing playgrounds for summerPlaces guaranteed to delight the young and the young at heart.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possibleThe Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.26 Dec 07:01 PM
CrimeKiller sentenced for fresh assault, 9 years after beating man to deathMark Carruthers has pleaded guilty to assault with intent to injure and wilful damage.18 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandThe family forced to spend Covid lockdown in a farm shedThe Badenhorst family is used to farm life, but farm shed life is a different story.26 Nov 07:05 PM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Woman attacked by 'pig dogs' at picnic spotHorrified daughter looks on, believing her mother and pet would be killed.22 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandDriver escapes without serious injury after car crushed in OamaruThe man was travelling under a railway overbridge in Oamaru when his car was crsuhed.19 Nov 11:10 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries after truck rolls on to car in OamaruA truck has rolled onto its side while travelling under a railway overbridge in Oamaru.19 Nov 05:03 AM
TravelAn inside look at the historic lodge in the heart of ŌamaruWhat it's like to stay at an historic home transformed into a grand and luxurious hotel.10 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandOamaru whitebaiter and father of 2-year-old diesOamaru whitebaiter Craig Andrew died after being swept out to sea last month.01 Nov 10:29 PM
New ZealandDeportee back in jail after crime spree, sex with 15-year-oldFour-month frenzy of offending followed sexual connection with female under 16.28 Oct 05:03 PM
TravelPower Play in Waitaki: Trail through 75 million years of historyFrom Victorian charm to geological wonders, a road trip through Waitaki has it all.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFamily indebted to unknown man who called 111 after accidentWhitebaiter plucked from sea by rescue helicopter but suffers heart attack during flight.22 Oct 05:56 PM
New ZealandWoman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 yearsShe also sent him a key to her home via courier.20 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrrr! Stranded after 4WD got stuck, couple cross freezing river naked to get outThey spent about two hours trying to dig the vehicle out but to no avail.06 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the northCheck Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.16 Sep 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelŌamaru: Where to eat, drink and stay in Steampunk CityArgentinian barbecues, craft beer and an historic lodge in Oamaru.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandCar collides with tree - driver killedThe crash on Reed St was reported to police about 9.15pm.05 Sep 06:07 PM
New ZealandPair killed in crash were known to first respondersMan and woman died at the scene after their car careered down a bank into a deep ravine.30 Aug 06:54 PM
New Zealand'I had an epileptic seizure': NZ-born doctor's Covid warningA harrowing tale of one doctors experience with Covid-19 has gone viral.09 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandMan who got daughter pregnant 'no longer blames her', gets freed on paroleOamaru man was previously convinced his daughter should have been charged.31 Jul 09:51 PM
BusinessFrom Ōamaru to the edge of orbit: Kiwi startup unveils reusable craftThe firm with some Government backing could one day to take on Rocket Lab.28 Jul 05:35 AM
New ZealandQuick-thinking teen saves her family from house fireOamaru family lucky to be alive after 14-year-old girl raises the alarm.21 Jul 06:35 PM
TravelGO NZ: Victorian punks and penguins make Ōamaru a 'must see'Ōamaru has given its own twist to the solid stateliness of the Victorian era16 Jul 03:05 AM
New ZealandWoman arrested after scrumpy-fuelled rampageThe woman had consumed over four litres of cider.06 Jul 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelSchool's out: The 8 coolest playgrounds in New ZealandFrom the fastest slide in the country to the world's only steampunk park.04 Jul 11:00 PM
SportSwastikas painted on Oamaru school entrance as rugby rivalry gets uglierDisgusted principal says hype around traditional "Blood Match" is out of hand.30 Jun 06:21 PM
SportRival school brawl involving former studentsWaitaki old boys attack rival Oamaru school twice ahead of grudge rugby "Blood Match".25 Jun 06:33 PM
New ZealandQuarantine Covid case: Man learned of link via mediaStuck in a hotel that had an active case, he heard about it first from the media.22 Jun 06:59 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Quarantined man untested for a weekQuestions raised about testing and security inside managed isolation for Covid.18 Jun 06:15 PM
