Tag: oamaru

Heatwave Returns to Eastern Regions of New Zealand

4 Dec 2025 12:06 p.m. · Source: MetService New Zealand

After wild weather in the North Island, a high-pressure system promises settled conditions and rising temperatures, with potential heat alerts for eastern areas. The South Island faces a mixed forecast.

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Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Oamaru

16 Sep 2025 1:33 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Thames and Ouse Streets in Oamaru, New Zealand, around 12.52pm. Two people sustained serious and moderate injuries.

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Driver Arrested in Oamaru with Excess Breath Alcohol

30 May 2025 7:21 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A 31-year-old man was arrested in Oamaru for driving with a breath alcohol level five times over the legal limit. Police urge safe driving during the holidays.

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