New ZealandWatch: Repairing roads main priority for flood-stricken Canterbury - PMAgriculture Minister Damien O'Connor allocated $500,000 in funding for farmers and growers01 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandHelicopters ferrying stranded people across Ashburton River - for a priceTwo different companies are transporting people across the river as bridge shut.01 Jun 12:57 AM
New ZealandMeat products recalled over fears of listeriaThe affected products include sliced roast beef and ham and whole hams.31 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandEmpty shelves at supermarkets - Canterbury flooding causing delivery disruptionsSouth Island shoppers will see gaps on the shelves today.31 May 11:00 PM
PoliticsCanterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked regionBridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.31 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homesMop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.31 May 07:14 PM
New ZealandSheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters CanterburySurging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.31 May 09:48 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after tree falls on truck in CanterburyThe road is closed with no diversions in place.31 May 09:11 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding - 10 State Highways remain closedRain easing but caution required as rivers remain swollen.31 May 05:24 AM
New Zealand5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in CanterburyPeople in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.31 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandFlooding brings painful memories for farmer who lost 100 cows in 2009In 2009 Peter Schouten's cows washed away while crossing a bridge for morning milking.30 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri RiverDozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.30 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandAshburton residents endure sleepless night as river risesAshburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.30 May 04:50 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic chopper rescue as farmer lifted to safetyThe helicopter lands amid the raging floodwaters to rescue a lone figure trapped below.30 May 03:04 AM
New Zealand'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river risesCivil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".30 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandCode red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fearsHeathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.29 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandDeath threats: Man arrested over messages to National MPA man has been arrested over alleged threats to MP Simeon Brown.29 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warningsEmergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.29 May 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Amateur hour': NZ's Covid travel protocols not tough enough - travellerThe woman flew to Melbourne from Christchurch for a three-day visit to see her dog.28 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the countryIt will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.28 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandOne person dead in crash between car and truck in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to the crash in Bexley at about 11am on Friday.28 May 01:06 AM
New ZealandMeat venture keeps sisters connected to the family farmSophie and Lucy Macdonald are marketing and selling the family farm's merino lamb.27 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandWho lit the match? Waiau Lodge Hotel owner wants answersPolice are now treating the fire as suspicious.27 May 08:10 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Foundation reduces reliance on ratepayer moneyRunning the foundation is estimated to cost $678,000 this year.27 May 01:47 AM
New ZealandDriver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crashPassenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.27 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly fungus myrtle rust found in ChristchurchMyrtle rust infects many of New Zealand's native plants and bad infections can be deadly.27 May 12:39 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICUOne night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.27 May 12:09 AM
SportTougher penalties possible after greyhound tests positive for methAngela Turnwald was banned for four months by the Judicial Control Authority for Racing.26 May 11:08 PM
New ZealandScott Base makeover: PM gets sneak peek; vows to visit frozen continentArdern praises scientific work and reveals she is a Shackleton fan.26 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandOxford wetland to be protectedEnvironment Canterbury, QEII Trust working with landowner to enhance ecological habitat.26 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandLikelihood of death not enough to reduce ex-Victim Support boss's sentenceHis lawyer argued Charteris would likely die before he had served his sentence.26 May 01:52 AM
