New ZealandNational MP retires: 'The right time to step aside'MP who was caught up in the battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins calls time.19 May 05:54 PM
Sport'Phenomenal' physios step in after rugby player fractures neck"I don't think that everybody quite understands the impact that their help made."09 May 08:55 PM
New ZealandChilli the border collie's amazing survival story'How am I going to tell my daughter I've lost our beloved pet?'11 Apr 06:29 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at Chinese restaurantFire follows similar blaze in a Dunedin eatery.05 Apr 07:35 PM
New Zealand'Pretty gutting': Cop on anti-mandate 'fringe element', toll on health and familyThe sergeant has spoken about the toll the protest took on his health and his family.19 Mar 06:42 PM
Entertainment'It's fantastic': Power of the Dog success brings pride to southThe movie was filmed in Central Otago, Dunedin and Oamaru.14 Mar 08:51 PM
New ZealandMan charged after MP's office vandalisedOrange graffiti, including the word 'freedom', was spraypainted on the windows and door.03 Mar 07:40 PM
SportMPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horseVideo shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.28 Feb 04:45 PM
New ZealandDeadly night on roads: Two fatal crashes, car rolls in WellingtonFatal crashes were reported in Manawatū and Ōamaru overnight.19 Feb 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrozen dog: The troubling saga of pet pooch Jock and his disputed demiseThe dog's owner accuses the council of foul play, while officials deny any wrongdoing.12 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandŌamaru's blue penguins combine tourism, conservation and scienceA colony of kororā in Ōamaru has gone from being a nuisance to the stars of a show.08 Feb 11:05 PM
New ZealandCouncil not convinced Oamaru Harbour needs shark warning signsAlvira Repia-King, 13, was bitten by a shark in the harbour a week ago.16 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandDementia at 36: The condition that is slowly stealing away my sisterJenny Banks' dad thought she was 'acting a bit strange'. The truth was much, much worse.10 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandShark attack: 'I was screaming' - teen's horror ordeal in harbourThe 13-year-old received 52 stitches after she was bitten several times by a shark.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Girl, 13, shows off bite marks from her hospital bed after shark attackAlvira Repia-King's wounds required 52 stitches.09 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandTeenager bitten by shark in Oamaru HarbourTeen in hospital after being attacked by shark in the Oamaru Harbour area.09 Jan 05:48 AM
New ZealandFamily's Twizel holiday ends badly in McDonald's car parkLunch at Oamaru fast food outlet ends in heartbreak as family car is swiped.05 Jan 05:19 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of attacking National MP Jacqui DeanThe woman is set to appear at Oamaru District Court later this month.05 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandThree hurt in crash after driver suffers medical eventTwo vehicles were involved in the crash at 7.24am.29 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandMan hurt in fight crashed car on way to hospitalThe man crashed into a tree near the hospital.24 Nov 08:24 PM
New ZealandPerson 'critical' after Oamaru crashA person was trapped after a two-car crash in Eden St this morning.15 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandSchool scrambling after bus drivers quit over vaccine mandateParents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.11 Nov 07:01 PM
New ZealandWanted man picked up drink-driving on 'last ride'Moko Ihaaka Pohatu cut off his home detention bracelet and hit the road for eight days.09 Nov 05:50 PM
TravelMake southbound travel plans: Top-rated things to do in CanterburyPlan now for a top-notch trip to Christchurch and Canterbury in the near future.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrict bail conditions for bartender accused of rapeThe man can't be in the presence of anyone under 17, unless supervised by an adult.14 Oct 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$20,000 fine for illegal rural land purchaseThose involved had not sought permission, required under the Overseas Investment Act.06 Sep 05:28 AM
New Zealand83yo 'treated so badly': Hospital neglect - 'mum didn't have to die like that'Damning report reveals Nancye MacKenzie fell over at hospital and died five hours later.01 Sep 07:17 PM
New Zealand'Unbelievable': Man leads police on three separate high-speed chasesThe man was jailed for two years, 10 months and will be off the road untill mid-2026.19 Aug 10:06 PM
New ZealandDriver nearly 7x over alcohol limit keeps name secret due to bullying riskThe woman's lawyer said she was remorseful and "absolutely devastated."02 Aug 10:42 PM
New ZealandFear drones 'scoping' homes in OtagoFour drones have been spotted in North Otago in the past fortnight.01 Aug 10:50 PM
New Zealand'I just want to come home to my babies': Mum stuck in NSW until SeptemberKim Kennedy travelled to Newcastle to visit her sick mum, who has since died.27 Jul 08:47 AM
New ZealandHome detention for eighth drink-driving convictionThe man was sentenced to four months' home detention and 10 months' supervision.25 Jul 08:37 PM
New ZealandMan who gagged, sexually assaulted woman jailed for 3.5 yearsPierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".24 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandMan who hit six vehicles, injured police dog jailedA trainee police dog was injured as a result, the court heard.20 Jul 10:15 PM
