New ZealandDog bites and 'controlled collision' justified - police watchdogThe Independent Police Conduct Authority released its decision on the incident today.21 Jun 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Bicycles first, businesses and rebuild second': Economist slams council's strategiesThe Christchurch City Council says the number of people cycling is increasing.21 Jun 07:32 PM
EntertainmentLorde to play Electric Avenue festival in ChristchurchLorde's performance will be her first at a New Zealand music festival.21 Jun 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trialPressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.21 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandWedding helicopter crash: Civil Aviation Authority reveals earlier engine power loss in Robinson R44 IIWedding crash helicopter not first R44 II to suffer total engine power loss during flight.21 Jun 03:12 AM
New ZealandFarmers' $3500 flood clean-up grants 'disappointing'Canterbury farmers cleaning up after floods earlier this month are being offered $3500.20 Jun 10:45 PM
New ZealandHelicopter crash: Photographer in 'visible pain' week after horror plungeFour people injured in a helicopter crash at a Mid Canterbury wedding remain in hospital.20 Jun 12:12 AM
New ZealandMan behind one of NZ's biggest investment fund frauds faces decade in jailKelly Tonkin faces a decade in jail after admitting Penrich investment fund fraud.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor works on main Christchurch road and surrounding streetsMotorists warned to expect delays around Riccarton Rd area.18 Jun 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Lovely soul': Tributes pour in for man killed at Christchurch shopping centreIt is understood he was 57 years old and cleaning drains at the time of the incident.18 Jun 03:01 AM
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 Zealand99 per cent: Alleged offenders twice as likely to plead guilty in custody99 per cent of those held in custody have pleaded guilty over the past five years.17 Jun 10:23 PM
New ZealandHow NZ's vaccine rollout will unfold - what the 'Team of 5 million' can expectJuly 28 will be the official beginning to the general public vaccine rollout.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson killed after being hit by car at Christchurch shopping centreA person has died at a busy Christchurch shopping centre.17 Jun 05:35 AM
New ZealandWedding helicopter crash: Photographer took images seconds before crashCanterbury wedding helicopter crash photographer to provide photos to Aviation Authority.17 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandYou call this cold? Antarctica plunges to -81.7C as polar blast, rain set to hit NZThe rain is expected to hit the country this weekend.17 Jun 01:46 AM
New ZealandWomen face extra costs for IUD issuesKiwi women share struggles with extra costs of IUD contraception.17 Jun 01:05 AM
New ZealandAustralian charged after 'accidentally' downloading Chch mosque attack videoBennett Russell Maynard-Brown appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday.16 Jun 08:46 PM
New Zealand500 applications granted to reunite families split by Covid6559 border exception requests on humanitarian grounds were made between August and April.16 Jun 08:40 PM
New ZealandCanterbury wedding helicopter crash: CAA speaks to manufacturerFour people on board suffered serious injuries in the crash and remain in hospital.16 Jun 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeNew report shines light on the shape of crime in WhanganuiA new survey has shone a light on the state of crime within the Whanganui-Manawatū region.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unexplained' death: Police race to block of flatsSt John are referring all enquiries to police.16 Jun 05:10 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for airport bomb hoax says evidence insufficientPreetam Maid was jailed for three years before the Dunedin District Court in January.16 Jun 01:17 AM
New ZealandHospitality owner banned from being employer, companies fined $500,000The court found he instructed eight employees to complete false time sheets.15 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandCounter-terrorism hui: Twitter blasted for failing to stomp out neo-Nazi group recruitingNeo-Nazi group active on Twitter, despite being banned by Facebook.15 Jun 10:45 PM
New Zealand18-year-old seriously assaulted after disturbing intruderPolice were called to the incident in Opawa at around 3.30am on Sunday.15 Jun 10:21 PM
New ZealandMore rain for Canterbury: Metservice keeping close eye on situationRain is expected to hit the east of the South Island this weekend.15 Jun 09:14 PM
TravelOlympus has fallen: Canterbury ski field faces $50k repairsThe club faces Herculean task to repair roads or miss back-to-back ski seasons.15 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandThey Are Us movie about 'white saviour' inappropriate - film-makerThe Muslim Association of Canterbury has announced it will work to help film producers.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMass walkout at anti-terrorism hui over Hezbollah commentComments by Jewish Council spokesperson were 'inappropriate', Muslim leader says.15 Jun 08:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Spooked dairy robber runs to getaway car without keys'They are idiots,' shop owner's partner says of trio who struck on Tuesday morning.15 Jun 06:27 AM
New ZealandWatch: Motorist's lucky escape caught on truck's dashcam'It just happened so fast.'15 Jun 03:46 AM
New ZealandWedding helicopter crash: Pilot's 'significant' injuries include broken bonesWhile the injured lie in hospital their families are supporting each other.15 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandCanterbury Medical Officer of Health resigns after being reinstatedHe went to court to get his job back, was reinstated, but has now quit.15 Jun 01:38 AM