Fires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called in
The fires were reported just after midnight.
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Penalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.
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The mayor describes the cricketer as being out of touch with Ōamaru.
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Two people died after a large truck and trailer collided on SH1 south of Ōamaru.
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
The store did not give the unusual visitor an icy reception.
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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
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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.
'I feel sick for them': Arson suspected after family house razed
A popular Ōamaru artist and his family have lost everything.
Pasifika Pay parity in need of electoral prioritisation
In 2021, for every dollar earned by a Pākehā man, Pacific men were paid 81 cents.
‘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
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
Te Whatu Ora was unable to provide coverage to prevent the closure.
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
"You were grossly intoxicated."
Doctor shortage closes emergency department
Nationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.
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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
Daniel Leslie Otene has three warrants for his arrest.
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
Teen had smoked cannabis and drunk cider before tragic accident.
Woman awoke to man kissing her stomach
Jason Geoffrey Doublett entered the woman's home and assaulted her while she slept.
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Warrick Taylor caused a wild police chase through Christchurch.
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One dead and seven others injured in two South Island crashes
Four people were flown to hospital after a crash in North Otago.
Two men plead not guilty to murdering Oamaru man
Anaru Moana was reported missing in December 2021 after last being seen at his mother's.
Blue penguin killed by dog in Oamaru
Waitaki District Council has warned dog owners to keep animals leashed after the attack.
Missing body: Pair charged with murder
Police lay charges for the killing of a father-of-two who hasn't been seen since December.
High school losing 1.5m each year in coastal erosion
The high school is losing up to a metre and a half of ground each year.
Police search for body of man killed the day his mother died
Anaru Moana is believed to have been murdered late last year in North Otago.