Latest from Oamaru
'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp
Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.
Campervan, bus involved in crash in Tekapo, major road shut
Crews from Tekapo, Twizel, and Ōmarama are attending the incident.
'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.
Two home invasions, daylight assault, car ramming in Oamaru park
A 27-year-old man faces charges, including assault and burglary.
'They can shear the sheep': Historic farm recreated in Minecraft for study
Computer game acts as an educational tool for students to learn about the primary sector.
Dry start to year prompts Transpower to clarify hydro storage access
Transpower says no to generators' request to free up more water for hydro generation.
'Is this real?': Two Instant Kiwi millionaires crowned 17 min apart
Husband kept scratchie win secret from wife for two days over fear they hadn't really won.
Hit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violence
Nofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.
'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operation
He ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.
One man’s $300k mission to restore decaying yacht involved in tragic race
'My memory of that yacht is spending all our holidays on her'.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
Totara Estate celebrates National Lamb Day
NZ's first-ever frozen export meat shipment to the UK came from the historic farmstead.
Big budget, small NZ town: Florence Pugh turns heads as Netflix films down south
An adaptation of a classic American novel is currently being filmed across NZ.
‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka house
Richie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.
Family hide camera in elderly man's room, see rest home carers abusing him
Hidden camera footage exposes abuse at Ōamaru care facility.
Man arrested in Ōamaru after high-powered laser pointed at rescue helicopter
Police called it 'incredibly irresponsible and dangerous'.
Keeping it in the family: Why the Paula Ryan brand will live on
Paula Ryan has faced some major setbacks in her career but still comes up smiling.
Three family-run businesses make a life-changing $57m
Based in Morrinsville, Ōamaru and Mangawhai, the owners have received huge sums.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
'Beautiful lady': Police name woman killed after being hit by car on SH1
The woman had been visiting a care home resident before the accident.
'Rest in peace beautiful lady': Ōamaru rest home staffer dies after being hit by car
They had been visiting a care home resident before the accident.
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision at Ōamaru
The crash was reported shortly before 6pm.
Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024
A closer look at the Oamaru Steampunk Festival 2024 Video / Dean Purcell
'It’s your fault I got fired': Woman attacks colleague she blamed for job loss
Three weeks later she punched a woman stocking Easter products at The Warehouse.
Knife-wielding carjacker near hospital nabbed by police
The offender grabbed a woman out of her vehicle and held her at knife point, police said.
Drug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance
'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'
Waitaki serious crash: Emergency services rushing to scene
Initial reports indicated that there are serious injuries.