New Zealand'We will never get over this': Dad of teen killed in alleged hit-and-runZara's death has left a 'huge emptiness' in hearts of her family.29 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandStudents gather to remember Ōamaru 'hit-and-run' victim Zara BlackieZara Blackie was struck and killed near State Highway 1 this week.26 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandHit-and-run tragedy: Mum holds daughter's hand as rescuers work in vainBlackie said she bore no ill will to the driver of the vehicle that struck her daughter.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOamaru hit-and-run victim namedZara Joy Blackie was killed in an alleged hit-and-run incident.25 Oct 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Lot of sympathy' after girl killed in alleged hit-and-runFloral tributes placed at the scene where a 14yo girl died in an alleged hit-and-run.24 Oct 07:52 PM
New ZealandMan charged over hit-and-run death of 14yoA 30-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop to ascertain injury.24 Oct 01:18 AM
New ZealandSchoolmates' grief for girl, 14, killed by hit-and-run driver'It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the death,' school says.23 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandTown in shock: Girl, 14, killed by hit-and-run driverFollowing the crash the vehicle involved failed to stop.23 Oct 05:38 PM
New ZealandPolice's warning after Kiwis lose $40k in mail scamPolice are warning residents not to be taken in by a Malaysian-based postal scam.26 Sep 06:52 AM
New ZealandAnti-1080 profanity sprayed on signWaitaki District Council contractor called to remove graffiti on the sign.24 Sep 03:45 AM
New Zealand10,000 tickets in 4 months: The $1 million speed camera in heartland NZCamera pinged 10,000 speeding vehicles in a four-month period.19 Sep 06:19 PM
New ZealandMan falls through garage as concrete roof collapsesThe man was sweeping leaves off the garage's flat concrete roof when it gave way.06 Sep 02:38 AM
Entertainment'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".31 Aug 10:04 PM
RugbyHeartland Championship rugby in reviewSeveral matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table26 Aug 10:45 AM
New ZealandDoctor gets home detention for indecently assaulting disabled patientPatient was easily manipulated and offending spanned eight years.16 Aug 01:14 AM
New ZealandKiwi killed by mystery Spitfire crashBritish historian seeks details on Kiwi pilot killed when Spitfires were still new.14 Aug 06:12 AM
New ZealandSwap old Lotto tickets for movie passSwap your old Lotto tickets and watch Kiwi classics for free.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrime 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.07 Aug 10:26 PM
New ZealandBarbarian Stormtrooper gang flex muscles in small NZ townPatched gang members spotted outside court may be advertising their arrival: local cop06 Aug 10:01 PM
New ZealandEgg-throwing raid escalates: Schools investigated after pupil struck by carBoy left with minor injuries after egg-throwing incident escalated.16 Jul 10:43 PM
New ZealandMan on assault charge after ref punched in faceA 20-year-old Oamaru man faces an assault charge after allegedly punching the referee.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTruck tips onto side after crashing into bridgeDriver believed his truck would be able to fit under the 3.5m clearance point. It didn't.11 Jul 09:28 PM
New ZealandTeen faces assault charge after schoolground knife incidentIt's alleged the 17-year-old had the weapon because he feared other boy would attack.05 Jul 06:42 PM
New ZealandStudent faces assault charge after 'knife attack' at Oamaru schoolA 17-year-old St Kevin's College pupil faces an assault charge.05 Jul 02:39 AM
New ZealandA ride to die for: Cruising around in Cadillac hearseThe hearse features characters from horror movies The Exorcist and Hellraiser.20 Jun 09:23 PM
New ZealandElderly woman injured after supermarket attackThe woman was knocked to the ground and suffered facial injuries, police said.26 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandNo charges for officer who tasered goat 13 timesDocumentation has shed light on the circumstances surrounding cop's decision.24 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries after 'animal attack'A man is hurt after being knocked over by a bull at a rural Oamaru property.05 May 01:13 AM
New ZealandCorrections seek 10-year supervision order for 'dangerous' sex offenderOtago sex offender considered so dangerous they want to monitor him for the next decade.12 Apr 02:35 AM
New ZealandRubbish dumped in 'hangout spots' irks groupMountain Biking North Otago members annoyed at rubbish being left at "hangout spot".07 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandSchoolgirl, 15, faces assault chargeOne schoolgirl has been suspended from Waitaki Girls' and two referred to Youth Aid.12 Mar 11:13 PM
New ZealandPenguin dies following dog attackDoC urges dog owners to be vigilant after rare visitor to Mainland dies.31 Jan 06:12 PM
New ZealandPenguins under pressure from unruly visitorsPeople getting too close to blue penguins in Oamaru could be charged under Wildlife Act.11 Jan 10:36 PM
New ZealandGun aimed at motorist in road rage disputePolice investigating sinister twist to drivers' dispute.06 Jan 08:41 PM
