Doctor shortages force Oamaru Hospital to close ED at night
Te Whatu Ora was unable to provide coverage to prevent the closure.
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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.
Swipe right: Small, cute and a big fan of anchovies based in Oamaru
On a trip to Oamaru, these irresistible residents will steal your heart.
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.
Six years ago he killed someone in a high-speed crash. This time he almost killed himself
Warrick Taylor caused a wild police chase through Christchurch.
10 Top family travel spots in NZ and Australia
Impressing your kids doesn’t have to mean jetting off to a distant locale.
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.
'Vivacious and proud mum': Double-fatal crash victim was mother of eight
Erin Ross' daughters tried not to think the worst when their mother failed to return home.
Double-fatal crash: Dead man remembered as having 'heart of gold'
Beekeeper's tragic death has torn a hole through a happy family.
Two killed after car rolls in Oamaru
A police spokeswoman says they were notified of the crash in Ardgowan Rd about 6.30pm.
Axe murderer who tried to rape victim's daughter paroled
Anthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.
Family denied AA roadside assistance because daughter had Covid
'If this is how society works - I won't test outside home any more,' mum says.
National MP retires: 'The right time to step aside'
MP who was caught up in the battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins calls time.
'Phenomenal' physios step in after rugby player fractures neck
"I don't think that everybody quite understands the impact that their help made."
Chilli the border collie's amazing survival story
'How am I going to tell my daughter I've lost our beloved pet?'
'Pretty gutting': Cop on anti-mandate 'fringe element', toll on health and family
The sergeant has spoken about the toll the protest took on his health and his family.
'It's fantastic': Power of the Dog success brings pride to south
The movie was filmed in Central Otago, Dunedin and Oamaru.
Man charged after MP's office vandalised
Orange graffiti, including the word 'freedom', was spraypainted on the windows and door.
MPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horse
Video shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.
Deadly night on roads: Two fatal crashes, car rolls in Wellington
Fatal crashes were reported in Manawatū and Ōamaru overnight.
Frozen dog: The troubling saga of pet pooch Jock and his disputed demise
The dog's owner accuses the council of foul play, while officials deny any wrongdoing.