Latest Canterbury news
Crusaders win southern derby after overtime penalty miss from Highlanders
The Crusaders have shot to the top of the Super Rugby ladder.
Cancer survivor's top tips for people going through health difficulties
Dr Jo Prendergast shares what to say - and not to say - to those who are unwell.
Christchurch to host Supercars event for first time
Ruapuna Raceway will get a multimillion-dollar upgrade before the event.
Miracle worker needs to find path to Addington winner’s circle again
Craig Ferguson produced a genius drive at Addington last Friday – now he needs another.
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NZ's top finance professionals: Deals of the year revealed
Who won what and why? The big winners at the Infinz Awards.
Singapore Airlines adds seats, boosts freight capacity to Christchurch
Weekly flights between Christchurch and Singapore will increase to 11.
'Born with it': How Jacob Bryant became a sought-after cinematographer
He has opened up about his daring career, which has taken him to conflict zones worldwide.
The little Kiwi girl who has beaten cancer – twice
Indi was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma in 2019.
How first-home buyers are moving ahead in a challenging market
Many buyers are getting into their first homes with much smaller deposits.
'Ready for it': Jorja Miller on rise, World Cup goals and sevens future
The 21-year-old was named New Zealand's best rugby player in 2024
Five players win almost $60k each in Lotto Second Division - where were tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was struck - the winning ticket taking home $17.2 million.
Lotto Powerball: Have you won big in tonight’s $17 million draw?
Time to check your numbers for tonight's multimillion-dollar Lotto Powerball draw.
Premium news
Murray Crane claims Smith and Caughey's 'disinterested' staff, poor service contributed to closure
Murray Crane of Crane Brothers says Smith & Caughey's needed better staff and service.
Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter
Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.
'Relentless growth': Region's innovators make strong showing in tech awards
Bay of Plenty has six finalists in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.
NZ's top finance professionals: Deals of the year revealed
Who won what and why? The big winners at the Infinz Awards.
'Ready for it': Jorja Miller on rise, World Cup goals and sevens future
The 21-year-old was named New Zealand's best rugby player in 2024
Opinion: Will Auckland's food snobs ever be satisfied?
How restaurants are feeding a city's obsession with eating the next big thing.
Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story
Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.
'Stop ringing and calling people': Gang member tells mum while arranging drug drop
Sherryn Erikson’s home in Blockhouse Bay was used as the drop-off point in Auckland.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks back in action for Crusaders
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 15th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'Deeply concerning': NZ's cruise industry sounds alarm as ship visits drop 40%
Despite an initial rebound post-Covid, cruise bookings have dropped sharply this season.
Student assaulted by fellow student; emergency services on the scene
Emergency services were called just after 2pm today.
Jail for woman who stabbed cabbie six times after announcing she couldn't pay fare
The woman, who had been out of prison less than a month, victimised an Afghan refugee.
'Challenging times': Social workers see spike in meth, mental health issues
'We’re trying ... but at times it feels like we are chasing our tails.'
The Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practice
The new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.
Former top real estate agent's home detention bid thrown out despite 'savage' prison attack
The Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.
Midwife security bolstered after ‘very violent attack’ on worker leaving shift
A Christchurch birthing unit staff member was attacked soon after finishing work.
Truck breaks down on Canterbury bridge, blocks off SH1 southbound
Police say motorists should expect delays.
Widespread internet outages reported across New Zealand
Customers across the country began reporting problems about 7.30pm.
Moana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talent
Moana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.
'A bloody beating': Police find victim unsteady on his feet at scene of fatal attack
Javon Aranui was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but died the next day.
'It makes me sick': 'Peeping Tom' secretly took thousands of pics of naked uni students
'Peeping Tom' Moana Tekawa has now been jailed, again.