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
New ZealandHorror crash: Train, cars collide - one woman seriously injuredOne vehicle ended up on its roof in the rail crossing crash.30 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandPerson dragged under train at North Otago freezing worksFire and Emergency New Zealand called to Alliance Group Pukeuri Plant.28 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan impregnates daughter: Jail for incest, but no sex offender treatmentThe prisoner was declined parole because "he remains effectively untreated".23 Jan 07:31 PM
New ZealandOne of New Zealand's oldest people dies at 108The 108-year-old took care of herself until the age of 104.17 Jan 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 50 Year Secret: Cold case confessor tried to go to policeFriends say Wildbore would cry and say he needed to talk to the lead detective.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFireworks display dropped to protect seabirdsVideo from Oamaru event in June showed protected birds were disturbed.29 Dec 04:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCold case confession: 'I've done something really bad'The Herald has uncovered new evidence in the cold case murder of Jennifer Beard.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in workplace incidentThe death will be referred to the Coroner.11 Dec 09:38 AM
New ZealandMan taken to hospital after being hit by his own truckTruck left teetering near waters edge after driver suffers a broken leg.27 Nov 06:13 PM
New ZealandVictim 'cried every day' after ex colleague sexually exploited herMan claimed sexual activity was consensual, but he knew it was wrong.13 Nov 08:10 PM
