'This is terrible': Man killed in hay-baler tragedy on Waitaki farm
'There is never a good time of year for anything like that but this is terrible.'
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Man dies in baler accident in Waitaki District
Emergency services were called to a rural address on Kakanui Valley Rd just after 11am.
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Four hurt after bus and car collide south of Oamaru
Emergency services were called to the intersection south of Oamaru around 4.05pm.
Live brown marmorated stink bugs found in shoes
Up to 26 live brown marmorated stink bugs were found in a box of shoes ordered on eBay.
Driver smoked cannabis before killing teen in hit-and-run
Motorist had consumed three cans of bourbon and cola and a quarter of a cannabis joint.
Guilty plea over Oamaru hit-and-run death
A man charged over the hit-and-run death of an Oamaru teenager has pleaded guilty.
Watch: Head girl's speech shares what it was like coming out as gay
Waimate Head girl shared a heartfelt speech during her school prizegiving.
Kiwi whisky company crowdfunds $500k, sets sight on $2m
New Zealand Whisky Collection has surpassed its $500,000 equity crowdfunding target.
Spike of 'Code Browns' at Oamaru's swimming pool
The manager has disovered that the incident has occurred at the same time every week.
Woman steals 4WD at knifepoint - reports
Police are investigating after a woman allegedly stole a 4WD vehicle.
Hundreds farewell teen killed in Oamaru hit-and-run
'You were my Zara and you were my joy,' father tells mourners.
'We will never get over this': Dad of teen killed in alleged hit-and-run
Zara's death has left a 'huge emptiness' in hearts of her family.
Students gather to remember Ōamaru 'hit-and-run' victim Zara Blackie
Zara Blackie was struck and killed near State Highway 1 this week.
Hit-and-run tragedy: Mum holds daughter's hand as rescuers work in vain
Blackie said she bore no ill will to the driver of the vehicle that struck her daughter.
Oamaru hit-and-run victim named
Zara Joy Blackie was killed in an alleged hit-and-run incident.
'Lot of sympathy' after girl killed in alleged hit-and-run
Floral tributes placed at the scene where a 14yo girl died in an alleged hit-and-run.
Man charged over hit-and-run death of 14yo
A 30-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop to ascertain injury.
Schoolmates' grief for girl, 14, killed by hit-and-run driver
'It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the death,' school says.
Town in shock: Girl, 14, killed by hit-and-run driver
Following the crash the vehicle involved failed to stop.
Police's warning after Kiwis lose $40k in mail scam
Police are warning residents not to be taken in by a Malaysian-based postal scam.
Anti-1080 profanity sprayed on sign
Waitaki District Council contractor called to remove graffiti on the sign.
10,000 tickets in 4 months: The $1 million speed camera in heartland NZ
Camera pinged 10,000 speeding vehicles in a four-month period.
Man falls through garage as concrete roof collapses
The man was sweeping leaves off the garage's flat concrete roof when it gave way.
'Gutted' mother scammed out of Pink tickets for daughter's birthday
"I feel sick to my stomach." Mother says she has learned a "very expensive lesson".
Heartland Championship rugby in review
Several matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table
Doctor gets home detention for indecently assaulting disabled patient
Patient was easily manipulated and offending spanned eight years.
Kiwi killed by mystery Spitfire crash
British historian seeks details on Kiwi pilot killed when Spitfires were still new.
Swap old Lotto tickets for movie pass
Swap your old Lotto tickets and watch Kiwi classics for free.
Crime comes to cops: Arrest for assault in police station
''It wasn't a particularly hard one to investigate,'' say police as crime comes to them.
Barbarian Stormtrooper gang flex muscles in small NZ town
Patched gang members spotted outside court may be advertising their arrival: local cop
Egg-throwing raid escalates: Schools investigated after pupil struck by car
Boy left with minor injuries after egg-throwing incident escalated.
Man on assault charge after ref punched in face
A 20-year-old Oamaru man faces an assault charge after allegedly punching the referee.
Truck tips onto side after crashing into bridge
Driver believed his truck would be able to fit under the 3.5m clearance point. It didn't.