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
New Zealand'We're stuck': Frustration for family living in a shed in South AfricaAbout 10,000 people who normally live in New Zealand on work visas are stuck overseas.14 Jun 07:32 PM
TravelGo NZ: A road trip the length of New ZealandY2K was upon us. So we loaded up the car, and drove all the way to Stewart Island.03 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity detention after man hits partner, climbs on roof of her car"Leon, you need to own this and make a change for the better."29 Apr 06:33 PM
Sport'Better than sitting on the couch': Farmer runs 64km around home during lockdownHe even managed to milk the cows twice while completing the gigantic run.08 Apr 01:57 AM
New Zealand'It always came in summer': 95yo reflects on NZ epidemics pastWith the advent of vaccines, epidemics have faded from memory. But we've been here before.03 Apr 09:57 PM
New ZealandMan who died following police pursuit namedPolice have identified the man who died following a police pursuit near Oamaru.24 Mar 10:59 PM
New ZealandOne dead after driver flees policeDeath an "absolutely tragic outcome", top cop says.21 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandTeen deaths: Driver lied about fiery crashNissan Maxima slammed into a pile of boulders and engine bay burst into flames.27 Feb 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Mongrel': Farmer subjected teen to prolonged sexual abuseMother of teen: 'I thought she was safe but in fact I was sending her to the lion's den'.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe 50 Year Secret: Cold case confession - report to police ignoredSuspect in unsolved case reported to police a year before he died, but nothing was done.22 Feb 06:33 AM
New Zealand'Frenzied': Dogs attack car, kill catA women heard what sounded like ferocious dog snarling in the early hours of Saturday.20 Feb 11:44 PM
