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![‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crash
In a terrible coincidence, both drivers who were killed worked for the same company.
![Karl Puschmann: Is there a more fiercely patriotic comedian than Guy Williams?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Karl Puschmann: Is there a more fiercely patriotic comedian than Guy Williams?
He loves Kiwis. Even the ones that don’t love him back.
![‘Terrible coincidence’: Drivers killed in Ōamaru crash worked for the same company](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘Terrible coincidence’: Drivers killed in Ōamaru crash worked for the same company
Two people died after a large truck and trailer collided on SH1 south of Ōamaru.
![Two dead following serious crash on SH1 near Ōamaru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Two dead following serious crash on SH1 near Ōamaru
It's believed a truck has crashed into a tree on SH1 near Ōamaru.
![Penguin helped back to the wild after waddling into Ōamaru service station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Penguin helped back to the wild after waddling into Ōamaru service station
The store did not give the unusual visitor an icy reception.
![Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
![Man bashed and blackmailed over alleged underage sex deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Man bashed and blackmailed over alleged underage sex deal
A man was attacked and blackmailed after agreeing to meet in an Ōamaru park.
![Drink-driver at almost seven times legal limit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Drink-driver at almost seven times legal limit
Police were called to a Perth St property in Oamaru at 2pm on November 10.
![Pupils barred from calling home after four go missing on tramp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Pupils barred from calling home after four go missing on tramp
A group of students and staff went missing on a hike, causing panic for parents.
![‘My brother’s in a grave’: Family’s anger at driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘My brother’s in a grave’: Family’s anger at driver
John David Ross jailed for two years three months and banned from driving for five years.
![Parents say hospital had more holes than ‘swiss cheese’ after baby's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Parents say hospital had more holes than ‘swiss cheese’ after baby's death
The 13-month-old was taken to hospital by his mum at 2am with a fever and vomiting.
![Doctor shortages force Oamaru Hospital to close ED at night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Doctor shortages force Oamaru Hospital to close ED at night
Te Whatu Ora was unable to provide coverage to prevent the closure.
![Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
![Man jailed for sixth drink-driving conviction has given community the finger, judge says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Man jailed for sixth drink-driving conviction has given community the finger, judge says
"You were grossly intoxicated."
![Doctor shortage closes emergency department](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Doctor shortage closes emergency department
Nationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.
![Swipe right: Small, cute and a big fan of anchovies based in Oamaru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Swipe right: Small, cute and a big fan of anchovies based in Oamaru
On a trip to Oamaru, these irresistible residents will steal your heart.
![Meals on wheels? Drunk man attacks car with knife and fork](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Meals on wheels? Drunk man attacks car with knife and fork
A man has been jailed for drunkenly attacking a car with knife and fork.
![Oamaru police seek ‘dangerous’ man with gang connections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Oamaru police seek ‘dangerous’ man with gang connections
Daniel Leslie Otene has three warrants for his arrest.
![Teen admits his 'wild' driving killed his friend last year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Teen admits his 'wild' driving killed his friend last year
John David Ross, 19, killed his passenger in a crash in February last year.
![Death of drunken 14yo girl prompts coroner warning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Death of drunken 14yo girl prompts coroner warning
Teen had smoked cannabis and drunk cider before tragic accident.
![Woman awoke to man kissing her stomach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Woman awoke to man kissing her stomach
Jason Geoffrey Doublett entered the woman's home and assaulted her while she slept.