Police investigate death of Oamaru little blue penguin

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 7 Oct 2025, 7:22pm

In this story Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation and police are investigating the death of a little blue penguin in Oamaru. The bird was found injured on 28 September after being hit by a vehicle on the waterfront. Authorities are now seeking footage of suspicious vehicle activity from the area.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 7 Oct 2025, 2:26pm

   'Shockingly senseless': Police hunt vehicle after Oamaru penguin death (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 7 Oct 2025, 4:15pm

   Footage sought after death of little blue penguin in Oamaru (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 7 Oct 2025, 5:46pm

   'Senseless act': Little blue penguin dies from injuries, footage of 'suspicious vehicle activity' sought (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 7 Oct 2025, 7:22pm

   Little blue penguin dies from injuries, footage of ‘suspicious vehicle activity’ sought (opens in new tab)