PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The man to turn the Crusaders back into contendersOPINION: Codie Taylor's comeback is one big storyline this weekend.06 Mar 11:29 PM
New ZealandStuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment AwardsJudges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.06 Mar 09:03 PM
New Zealand‘Desperate need’: Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hubA Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says. 06 Mar 07:59 PM
New Zealand‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housingHomelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.06 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandEels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to CoastSeven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.06 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBrad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister’s latest blockbuster under wayTown bustling with movie hype while megastar actor stays under radar.06 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime‘I feel horrible with myself’: 14yo recalls horror at realising he had stabbed older boyThe young defendant told the court he only intended to scare the older boy, not harm him.05 Mar 11:57 PM
New Zealand‘This has kept me awake at night’: Port workers fear cuts could cost livesThe Lyttelton Port Company claims the proposed changes will enhance operations. 05 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandHoax: Police rule out any threat to Canterbury schoolLast night's email threatened violence today. 05 Mar 07:50 PM
New Zealand‘Window rattler’: Quake rocks North Canterbury; jolts also in HaastThe quake struck at 6.45am, 35km west of Culverden, at a depth of 7km.05 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposalPlus, Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O'Keeffe celebrate their engagement.05 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingBarriers set for NZ's richest raceday at Ellerslie this SaturdayTuxedo's draw at 16 forces a tactical change in the NZ Derby.05 Mar 03:45 PM
Crime‘I wanted others to see me as tough’: 14yo accused of Dunedin bus hub murder addresses courtThe defendant told the court he began carrying a knife for protection from bullies.05 Mar 06:09 AM
New Zealand‘My heart was pounding’: Dashcam footage shows car ploughing into median barrierThe moment of impact was captured on camera, with a bus driver fearing being hit head-on.05 Mar 05:51 AM
New ZealandEmergency services rush to Canterbury river after report of boat overturning'We’re currently with two patients and are waiting for an update on their condition.'05 Mar 04:53 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby team lists: Barrett back at 10 for BluesAll the ins and outs ahead of the fourth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 05 Mar 03:08 AM
New ZealandMajor Canterbury drug bust sees 120 charges laid, 13 arrestedPolice seized $22,000 in cash and $38,000 worth of drugs. 05 Mar 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWho’s still got money? CBRE lists top sales of $1.7b deals latelyIn the last six months of 2024, $1.7b of property sold in 97 deals. CBRE lists the top 10.05 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandConcrete mixer rolls off Christchurch off ramp; driver seriously injuredThe Christchurch Southern Motorway is closed near Curletts Rd following the crash. 04 Mar 11:36 PM
WorldOpinion: New tariffs threaten to shrink US economy by 3% a yearNew tariffs add up to 25% on goods from US neighbours and 10% on China.04 Mar 09:37 PM
SportCanterbury Rams appoint 26-year-old head coach in quest for three-peat Quinn Clinton ready to embrace challenge and knows other teams will be gunning for them. 04 Mar 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks‘We make it work’: Inside the lives of a professional sports coupleThe couple manage a long-distance relationship while both playing pro rugby. 04 Mar 09:11 PM
World‘Incredibly dangerous’ Cyclone Alfred changes course off Queensland coastResidents warned of up to 700mm rain; flash flooding expected in coastal areas.04 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandMan ‘arbitrarily detained’ by military police rejects ‘insulting’ compo offerIt agreed to pay the man but refused to make a formal apology. 04 Mar 07:31 PM
WorldSupermarket shelves stripped bare, beaches closed as anxious Aussies brace for Cyclone Alfred NSW, Queensland face potential three-day power outages due to severe weather.04 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandBoy racer blitz: Police impound vehicles, make arrests after car enthusiast eventThe bad behaviour came after an otherwise well-run event near Christchurch. 03 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandMan, 20, charged with drug driving causing deaths of teen girl and 20yo manHe will be back in court next month. 03 Mar 09:57 PM
CrimeLake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife Police launched a homicide investigation in November.03 Mar 08:31 PM
New ZealandComplaints over student’s clothing halts bus safety campaignThe local council said it did not take a position on any political issue. 03 Mar 07:11 PM
New Zealand‘Inappropriate’ symbol: Swastika pendant removed at festivalOrganisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.03 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach saleBiggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hate for anyone to get sick’: Questions over food left in unrefrigerated food stallThe free food has prompted a mixed reaction from locals. 03 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina Campbell‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off. 03 Mar 12:43 AM
New Zealand‘Lawful protest’: Activists climb roof in weapons firm demonstrationTwo members of Peace Action Ōtautahi occupied the roof with banners displayed.02 Mar 11:23 PM
