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
LifestyleLydia's life: Kiwi girl trafficked around the world for sexDriven by poverty into the arms of the pimps, she would eventually bring them to justice.12 Jul 01:21 AM
New ZealandMeth bust: Cash, ammo, taser and drugs seized, police charge 13Bust will cause significant disruption to local meth distribution, top cop says.02 Jul 07:36 AM
New ZealandNew 'St John rapid response unit' hopes to halve response timesThe first new St John resource in the city for 20 years is part of Govt's Covid response.25 Jun 09:52 PM
New Zealand'None of their business': Mobility card not stopping regular abuseThe army veteran says he is often abused by strangers for using a mobility parking space.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandŌamaru: How one town moved forwards by going backwardsCould Ōamaru be the steampunk capital of the world?24 Jun 07:52 PM
New Zealand'Stomach full of butterflies': Man and boat back on water after crashThe man crashed at Oamaru Harbour Power Boat Marathon three years ago.20 Jun 09:12 PM
New Zealand'I thought he could kill me': Oamaru officer's fear attack might prove lethalAn Oamaru police sergeant was attacked by a man he thought he knew well.18 Jun 08:29 PM
New ZealandDriver behind hit-and-run death avoids prison againThe man faced a raft of charges in the Timaru District Court today.18 Jun 01:58 AM
New ZealandPolice continue to taser animals after Oamaru goat outrageFigures released show show 64 animals have been tasered in last five years12 Jun 10:56 PM
