New ZealandFire crews continue to monitor Rolleston scrub fireCrews are checking the area for hot spots this morning.23 Dec 05:36 PM
New ZealandVolunteer DoC worker dies after fallThe volunteer hut warden was in his first week in the role.22 Dec 09:55 PM
New ZealandBig wet a brief relief from humid start to summerRain around the country will ease by the end of the day.19 Dec 05:48 PM
New ZealandHealing the scars: Kaikoura one year onImages reveal how quake town's road and rail links have been restored from ruination.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Canterbury man Scott Lumsden foundA 41-year-old has been reported missing in the Selwyn area.18 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandMulti-million dollar job of maintaining the red zoneGovernment has spent $3.4 million on maintenance, security and rates for red zoned land.17 Dec 09:43 PM
New ZealandMetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.17 Dec 04:31 PM
New ZealandMissing Christchurch man foundPolice had 'grave concerns' for his safety when he went missing early yesterday.16 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandKiwi woken by killer quakeNZ Golf Open tournament director Michael Glading was 16 floors up when the shaking began.16 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandPolice looking for missing man in Canterbury"Grave concerns" held for missing 41-year-old.15 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandMan 'critical' after fall at lighthouseThe man fell between 15 and 20 metres down rocks.15 Dec 10:01 AM
New ZealandHouse in flames next door to schoolA house is well involved in fire next to a school in Waipara north of Christchurch.15 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandKiller babysitter jailed for 5 yearsJail after jury accepts babysitter didn't mean to kill child.14 Dec 08:53 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car down bank in AkaroaThe person was found dead inside the vehicle by emergency services14 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandNZ-led study reveals how white dwarfs 'binge-eat'A NZ astrophysicist has shed new light on the 'binge-eating' habits of exhausted stars.13 Dec 10:10 PM
New ZealandHow has NZ stretched and warped this decade?How has our country warped and stretched this decade? Scientists are about to find out.13 Dec 01:29 AM
New ZealandPolice attending Sheffield sudden deathPolice are investigating after a person died suddenly in Selwyn tonight.12 Dec 08:21 AM
New ZealandRakaia Bridge crash victim namedSH1 has been reopened after a fatal crash on the Rakaia Bridge.12 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandCanterbury goes 46 days without rainNew record set for Canterbury; Niwa confirms areas of Wellington are in drought.10 Dec 04:48 PM
New ZealandRafting tragedy: Mum will never 'truly be happy again'The family of a young teacher who died after falling from a raft have spoken.10 Dec 01:03 AM
New ZealandPolice seek jet-ski tragedy witnessesInformation, photos and video sought from those who may have seen jet-skier in difficulty.09 Dec 10:46 PM
New ZealandSearch for Emma scaled backEmma Beattie, 20, has been missing since December 1.09 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandPolice search Ashley River for missing Emma BeattieThe 20-year-old from North Canterbury was last seen at 11pm on December 109 Dec 04:29 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Canterbury jet ski incidentEmergency services were called to Kairaki Beach at about 1.20pm.09 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandNon-traditional parade 'a chance to have fun'Often many of the floats in the parade had a satirical, political theme to them.09 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandLate check-ins and loud sex sees Airbnb shut downComplaints about late check-ins, loud sex and babies crying have seen an Airbnb shut down.08 Dec 06:54 AM
New ZealandCanterbury swelters in mid-30s heatwaveThe mercury touched 35C in Hanmer today, but cooler weather is on the way next week08 Dec 06:30 AM
New ZealandBaby who reacted to anaesthetic making progressBaby Chrissa is now at home and has made good progress but the future remains unclear.08 Dec 04:38 AM
New ZealandAccused drug smuggler fights extraditionThe UK wants to extradite Franciscus Schaapveld to stand trial for cocaine smuggling.07 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandFour injured after explosion in CanterburyFour people received minor injuries, all were treated at the scene.07 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandNo more disaster fund cash after Christchurch, Kaikoura claimsBriefings: EQC accepts mistakes made after Canterbury quakes07 Dec 12:07 AM
