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'Stomach full of butterflies': Man and boat back on water after crash
The man crashed at Oamaru Harbour Power Boat Marathon three years ago.
'I thought he could kill me': Oamaru officer's fear attack might prove lethal
An Oamaru police sergeant was attacked by a man he thought he knew well.
Driver behind hit-and-run death avoids prison again
The man faced a raft of charges in the Timaru District Court today.
Police continue to taser animals after Oamaru goat outrage
Figures released show show 64 animals have been tasered in last five years
Sex predator's victim: 'He's still a risk'
Since being jailed, the 80-year-old has not undergone treatment.
Driver who hit six cars, police dog in wild chase had just been bailed
Just hours after being bailed, Liam Marsh came across a car with the keys left inside.
'Stupidity': Man rescued after taking leaky yacht out without life jacket
"It makes us yachties look bad when you get an idiot like that," club commodore says.
'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rain
Oamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.
Mother's Day scorcher: Temperatures to soar across South Island
The sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.
Man who ran global child sex abuse ring imprisoned for second time
John Hellewell told Probation he no longer felt pity or sadness for the abused children.
Unlikely duo: Workers stumble upon, catch man on run since December
Together, the pair apprehended the man, who was much taller than both of them.
A treehouse for grown-ups: Could this be NZ's coolest hideaway?
But wait, there's more - a swing bridge, a hot tub, sauna and adult-sized swings.
40 years on, book about notorious kidnapping stirs up fresh controversy
Book about impacts of teen girl's gunpoint abduction in 1983 stirs concern 38 years on.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
'Weighed heavily': Home detention for driver in fatal crash which killed two
Annika Natalie Ludlow, 19, appeared in the Oamaru District Court today.
Exploited by her own granddaughter - grandmother files for bankruptcy
70-year-old Oamaru woman exploited by her granddaughter breaks her silence.
Powerball draw tonight: $18 million up for grabs
Last year saw a record number of overnight millionaires.
Call for national day to honour iconic Pineapple Chunks
Family of the man who invented Pineapple Chunks want a national day in his honour.
'Big misconception': Why Oamaru woman chooses to wear burka
She's Oamaru's first resident to wear a burka. She wants people to hear why she wears it.
Blazing saddlery: Fire at historic Oamaru business
The businesses' owner could be seen running towards the property.
Hare-raising ride: Man injures three mates
After an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.
'Senseless, violent death': Meth-fuelled driver jailed for killing passenger
Luke Savigny, 25, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his 32-year-old passenger.
New Netflix show to be filmed in Otago
A new Netflix romance, The Royal Treatment, is due to start filming later this month.
Mellow yellow: Sunflowers in bloom near Oamaru
In March, the flower heads will be harvested before the seeds are artificially dried.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Police hunting for thieves who stole $1000 worth of ornaments from gift shop
The burglary of the Riverstone Kitchen gift shop happened at 2am on January 15.
Gun pointed at father and child, Nazi salute shouted in Dunedin road rage
The aggressive road rage incident has seen the 29-year-old jailed for 19 months.
'Incredibly difficult': Rugby player's journey home from Covid-ravaged Ireland
Sene Naoupu is urging Kiwis not to take the country's position for granted.
Emergency services ask for vigilance at New Year events in the South
Police expect "a degree of mischief" but hope people make the right choices.
I shouted out loudly: 'It's us!': Oamaru Lotto winners plan to make a difference
"I told my children and everyone started crying. We just couldn't believe it."
Powerball $18 million win: Small town abuzz after draw
The winning ticket was purchased from New World Waitaki, in Oamaru, North Otago.
Five amazing playgrounds for summer
Places guaranteed to delight the young and the young at heart.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.