New ZealandBusinessman on sex charges namedBusinessman charged with paying underage girls for sex can now be named.08 Feb 11:25 PM
New ZealandBody found after Christchurch shed fireA person is dead after a shed fire in Christchurch this morning.08 Feb 08:58 PM
KahuHigher pass rates for 'too hard' examPass rates for the controversial MCAT exam, which reduced some students to tears, are higher than previous years.07 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandSecond US ship to visit New ZealandA second US ship is on its way to New Zealand waters, following last year's warship visit.07 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandHoney fire: Pollution experts called inPollution experts are being called in to deal with sticky residue left in water used to fight a major fire.07 Feb 04:19 PM
New ZealandScholarship results released todayAnxious wait over for 7500 top students who will get their scholarship results today.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan named over school holiday assaultA man who denies indecently assaulting a girl during a school holiday programme can be named today.06 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandSuppression covers shooting caseDetails of a police shooting in Christchurch on Saturday night will be kept hidden for at least a week after a court imposed a blanket 06 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandQuake kids lining up for supportThe young son of murder victim Alexsis Tovizi is among scores of traumatised children in desperate need of counselling after last November's earthquake.05 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Read insurance fine printCOMMENT: Many people seem to freeze like a possum in the headlights at the idea of reading their insurance policy.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi weekend weather a real pearlerThe sun has come out to play and is here to stay, with a scorcher of a long weekend across the country.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMen charged in relation to Chch shootingA 24-year-old Christchurch man who was shot by police this morning has been charged with pointing a firearm at police. Police shot 04 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandFire closes Christchurch to Greymouth train lineA fire burning on the tracks of the Christchurch to Greymouth rail line has brought the TranzAlpine and some freight services to a 04 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandChch Mayor wants major events in red zoneConcerts and other events could be held in the residential red zone to take pressure off Hagley Park.02 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandArson fears in ChCh house fireThe third serious house fire in Canterbury this week has badly damaged a home. Police suspect arson.02 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandSunblock needed for Waitangi weekendThe weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBus crash near Lake TekapoThree people have been treated for minor injuries after a bus crash near Lake Tekapo.02 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandCouple sleep as flat fills with smokeFirefighters were forced to break into a Bishopdale flat prevent a fire while the couple inside slept.01 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandRedcliffs School a 'poisoned chalice'Community Board member Darrell Latham knows the relocation of the school is a difficult decision but says it is the wrong one.01 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandProbe into CERA allegationsFormer employees of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will be probed over allegations they used their positions to benefit their private property dealings.01 Feb 02:52 AM
New ZealandAlgal bloom warning for Canterbury riverA health warning has been issued for a toxic algae bloom in a Canterbury river.31 Jan 09:56 PM
New ZealandOne dead after truck crash near ChristchurchA person has died after a truck crash near Christchurch.31 Jan 08:59 PM
BusinessQuake business claims top $900mKaikoura quake damage to businesses has topped $900 million, according to insurance figures.31 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandCanterbury home destroyed in overnight blazeA Kaiapoi home has been extensively damaged by fire in a large blaze overnight.31 Jan 04:23 PM
New ZealandCrackdown on 'judge shopping'Court staff across NZ have been issued a reminder to adhere to a long-forgotten protocol designed to prevent lawyers from "judge shopping".31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found near road in AshburtonThe death is not believed to be suspicious, a police spokeswoman said.31 Jan 07:50 AM
CrimeThief fears after power cutPolice fear opportunist thieves may target a North Canterbury region hit by a power cut today. A power cut is affecting the wider 30 Jan 10:45 PM
BusinessPier workers in tubes on the seabedWorkers repairing the New Brighton Pier will be inside watertight tubes on the seabed.30 Jan 01:04 AM
New ZealandDriver dies in Timaru truck crashA man has died in one of two serious truck crashes that have closed roads in Timaru and Taranaki this morning.29 Jan 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Illegal' payments to teachers uncoveredTroubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.29 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandMissing elderly Kaiapoi man found safeAn elderly Kaiapoi man who had been missing since this morning has been found safe and well. Earlier today, police said they had 27 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of missing 84-year-old Kaiapoi manPolice hold concerns for missing Kaiapoi pensioner.26 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandRelative of dead businessman in raidA close family member of a businessman who died worth $100m is expected to face drugs charges in Christchurch.25 Jan 11:40 PM
