New Zealand'Weighed heavily': Home detention for driver in fatal crash which killed twoAnnika Natalie Ludlow, 19, appeared in the Oamaru District Court today.01 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandExploited by her own granddaughter - grandmother files for bankruptcy70-year-old Oamaru woman exploited by her granddaughter breaks her silence.14 Mar 03:58 AM
New ZealandPowerball draw tonight: $18 million up for grabsLast year saw a record number of overnight millionaires.20 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleCall for national day to honour iconic Pineapple ChunksFamily of the man who invented Pineapple Chunks want a national day in his honour.19 Feb 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Big misconception': Why Oamaru woman chooses to wear burkaShe's Oamaru's first resident to wear a burka. She wants people to hear why she wears it.17 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandBlazing saddlery: Fire at historic Oamaru businessThe businesses' owner could be seen running towards the property.16 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandHare-raising ride: Man injures three matesAfter an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.10 Feb 05:22 PM
New Zealand'Senseless, violent death': Meth-fuelled driver jailed for killing passengerLuke Savigny, 25, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his 32-year-old passenger.02 Feb 10:16 PM
EntertainmentNew Netflix show to be filmed in OtagoA new Netflix romance, The Royal Treatment, is due to start filming later this month.02 Feb 07:13 PM
New ZealandMellow yellow: Sunflowers in bloom near OamaruIn March, the flower heads will be harvested before the seeds are artificially dried.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hunting for thieves who stole $1000 worth of ornaments from gift shopThe burglary of the Riverstone Kitchen gift shop happened at 2am on January 15.20 Jan 07:07 PM
New ZealandGun pointed at father and child, Nazi salute shouted in Dunedin road rageThe aggressive road rage incident has seen the 29-year-old jailed for 19 months.15 Jan 12:01 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly difficult': Rugby player's journey home from Covid-ravaged IrelandSene Naoupu is urging Kiwis not to take the country's position for granted.05 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandEmergency services ask for vigilance at New Year events in the SouthPolice expect "a degree of mischief" but hope people make the right choices.29 Dec 08:11 PM
New ZealandI 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."29 Dec 06:28 PM
New ZealandPowerball $18 million win: Small town abuzz after drawThe winning ticket was purchased from New World Waitaki, in Oamaru, North Otago.27 Dec 06:30 PM
TravelFive amazing playgrounds for summerPlaces guaranteed to delight the young and the young at heart.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possibleThe Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.26 Dec 07:01 PM
CrimeKiller sentenced for fresh assault, 9 years after beating man to deathMark Carruthers has pleaded guilty to assault with intent to injure and wilful damage.18 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandThe family forced to spend Covid lockdown in a farm shedThe Badenhorst family is used to farm life, but farm shed life is a different story.26 Nov 07:05 PM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Woman attacked by 'pig dogs' at picnic spotHorrified daughter looks on, believing her mother and pet would be killed.22 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandDriver escapes without serious injury after car crushed in OamaruThe man was travelling under a railway overbridge in Oamaru when his car was crsuhed.19 Nov 11:10 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries after truck rolls on to car in OamaruA truck has rolled onto its side while travelling under a railway overbridge in Oamaru.19 Nov 05:03 AM
TravelAn inside look at the historic lodge in the heart of ŌamaruWhat it's like to stay at an historic home transformed into a grand and luxurious hotel.10 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandOamaru whitebaiter and father of 2-year-old diesOamaru whitebaiter Craig Andrew died after being swept out to sea last month.01 Nov 10:29 PM
New ZealandDeportee back in jail after crime spree, sex with 15-year-oldFour-month frenzy of offending followed sexual connection with female under 16.28 Oct 05:03 PM
TravelPower Play in Waitaki: Trail through 75 million years of historyFrom Victorian charm to geological wonders, a road trip through Waitaki has it all.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFamily indebted to unknown man who called 111 after accidentWhitebaiter plucked from sea by rescue helicopter but suffers heart attack during flight.22 Oct 05:56 PM
New ZealandWoman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 yearsShe also sent him a key to her home via courier.20 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrrr! Stranded after 4WD got stuck, couple cross freezing river naked to get outThey spent about two hours trying to dig the vehicle out but to no avail.06 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the northCheck Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.16 Sep 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelŌamaru: Where to eat, drink and stay in Steampunk CityArgentinian barbecues, craft beer and an historic lodge in Oamaru.13 Sep 01:00 AM
