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Third arrest over farm worker's death
A third man has been arrested by police investigating the death of North Otago farm worker Justin McFarlane.
Oamaru murder: Second arrest
A second man has been charged with the murder of Otago farm worker Justin McFarlane, who died in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Teen charged over death of dairy worker
An 18-year-old has appeared in court charged with murder over the "violent" death of Otago dairy farm worker Justin McFarlane.
Dairy worker suffered a 'violent' death
A dairy worker whose body was found near Oamaru yesterday suffered a "violent'' death, with his burnt out car found 25km away.
Injured hunter found after night on South Island mountain
A hunter who fell down a ridge and broke his leg has been found after a freezing night on a South Island mountain.
'We had to do something'
The sight of a young couple trapped in a burning car with a power line draped over it, calling their children to say goodbye, spurred two firefighters into action.
Boy's quick actions save sister from fire
Oamaru boy Aljay Rankin, 10, is being praised for his clear thinking and quick action in saving his sister and home from a potentially disastrous fire.
Fears of plane crash off Oamaru coast dismissed
Police are searching the coast of Oamaru after reports a plane has crashed into the sea.
Man indecently assaults women in Dunedin pool
An Oamaru man who admitted indecently assaulting three women in a Dunedin swimming pool was remanded in custody for sentence next month.
Aussie buy doubles sweet-maker's capacity
Rainbow Confectionery has doubled its capacity with the acquisition of an Australian confectionery plant.
Prospects 'limited' after job losses
Workers who will lose their jobs when the Summit Wool Spinners' Oamaru plant closes could struggle to find work and may have to move, the Otago Chamber of Commerce says.
192 jobs lost as Oamaru plant closes
Summit Wool Spinners' Oamaru plant - the second biggest employer in the town - is to close with the loss of 192 jobs
Locals rally for Tongan family
Oamaru locals have rallied around a Tongan family facing deportation before their young daughter is able to have much-needed surgery here.
Oamaru: Fresh taste of vintage charm
Catherine Smith falls for Oamaru's Victorian township and modern food.
Water-contaminated petrol affects about 30 cars
About 30 motorists in Dunedin and Oamaru had engine problems after filling their vehicles with contaminated petrol.
'I thought I could drive fast'
A 17-year-old who failed to stop for police later told them he believed he could drive fast because it was "just Hampden" he was travelling through.
Twelve Questions with Greg McGee
Greg McGee is the author of The Open Side, the biography of All Black captain Richie McCaw. He is also a literary gender bender: McGee
Three-year-old shows a lot of heart
Since having open-heart surgery at just three-months-old, an Oamaru toddler has shown tremendous strength, fighting spirit and resilience