TravelSurviving the tests of timeCourtney Whitaker steps back into Christchurch's history and sees its future.23 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMajor drug bust in South CanterburyA major hydroponic cannabis growing operation, with more than 800 plants, has been found by police in South Canterbury.23 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandSatellite pictures show fire devastationBurned vegetation clear in satellite images of Christchurch Port Hills.22 Feb 08:29 PM
New ZealandAmerican cruise ship passengers injuredAmerican tourists are the most seriously injured in yesterday's horror bus smash.22 Feb 04:07 PM
New ZealandGood news on Port Hills fire effortFirefighters are pulling back from the Worsleys area, as the situation in Christchurch continues to improve.22 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandBus crash passengers were from Akaroa cruise shipWatch: The bus, carrying more than 30 people, collided with a car just after 5pm and crashed down a bank.22 Feb 04:25 AM
New ZealandAOS called to false report of kidnappingPolice and the Armed Offenders Squad swarmed a Canterbury property today, only to find no one there.22 Feb 03:12 AM
New Zealand'Let me feel you': MP's plea to The BossJustice Minister Amy Adams' passionate plea to Bruce Springsteen went unanswered - the closest she got to him was on the big screen.22 Feb 02:21 AM
New ZealandEarthquake memorial unveiledWatch live: For the sixth anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake the new Canterbury Earthquake Memorial wall is being unveiled today.21 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandPort Hills 'look like a wasteland'Reporter Georgina Campbell was sent down to Christchurch to help cover the Port Hills fires. Here she tells what she saw.21 Feb 07:26 AM
New ZealandPort Hills: State of emergency extendedThe Port Hills will be in a state of emergency for another seven days after last week's fire.20 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire latest: Some cordons remainWhile firefighters are making progress with the Port Hills fires, the fire area remains at 2075ha this afternoon.20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe parents who lost everythingA group who lost their only children in the Christchurch quake feel failed by two Govts.20 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandMore damaged property added to fire tollExperts fear homes on the devastated Port Hills fire may be at risk of a new threat.19 Feb 10:59 PM
New ZealandHero family: 'We will sing, we will pray'The family of the helicopter pilot killed while fighting the Port Hills' fires have given him a final gift.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire 'under control': fire chiefDespite the progress, there was still a high risk of flare-ups and forecast weather conditions may present challenges.19 Feb 08:37 AM
New ZealandBishop refutes Brownlee claims on CathedralChristchurch's Bishop Victoria Mathews called an emergency media standup in Cathedral Square this afternoon to refute Gerry Brownlee's claims this week of a $25 million deal to restore the church.19 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandFallen pilot's family: 'Thank you'The wife of the pilot and war hero killed when his helicopter crashed as he fought the Port Hills fires is "amazed" by the support for her family.18 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandWeather threatens to flare up Port HillsWith temperatures expected to heat up this week, fire crews are racing against the clock to contain the Port Hills blaze and prevent any further loss.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic warned against exploring Port HillsCivil Defence is reminding the public that the Port Hills fire and surrounding zones are off limits to everyone, including recreational users.18 Feb 06:16 AM
New ZealandLight rain and winds help firefighter contain fireAuthorities working to contain the Port Hills fire are being helped by drizzle, which is forecast to turn to light rain this afternoon.18 Feb 12:51 AM
New ZealandFire evacuees frustrated at lack of infoFrustrated Port Hills locals are getting desperate to know when they will be allowed back onto their properties.17 Feb 10:26 PM
New ZealandOne dead in South Canterbury crashThe crash occurred near Glenavy in South Canterbury.17 Feb 06:51 AM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: 'Biggest in NZ history'The Port Hills inferno was so powerful that it was spreading up to 160m every minute at it's peak, and water firefighters put on it evaporated.17 Feb 06:23 AM
New ZealandNo health threat from smoky propertiesSmoky smells in Port Hills' properties does not pose a serious threat to health, authorities say.17 Feb 04:39 AM
New Zealand'It roared up here, it was like a train'Port Hills homeowners have this afternoon been allowed to return to their smouldering homes that have burned to the ground.17 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandPort Hills Fires: Cordons start liftingPlans are under way to get stranded residents back home, but winds may yet pose a danger.16 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandVitamin D reduces colds, fluDaily and weekly doses effective, but not monthly.16 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandDonations pour in for dead pilot's familyKiwis dig deep to support family of helicopter pilot killed fighting Christchurch's Port Hills fire.16 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandHelicopters to survey fresh damageHelicopters are getting ready to go up and give emergency workers an overview of any fresh destruction.16 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings across North IslandTropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.16 Feb 06:11 PM
New Zealand'Twenty years of memories, gone'Son reeling after family home containing all of late father's belongings razed.16 Feb 05:53 PM
New ZealandPort Hills Fire: Aerial survey for ruinsA quieter night for firefighters as the deadly Port Hills wildfire enters its fifth day.16 Feb 04:41 PM
New ZealandStunning timelapse footage of firesWatch: The wildfire races across a section of the Port HIlls, growing in intensity, in the timelapse footage.16 Feb 09:43 AM
