New ZealandCrash driver's tragic pastA tourist driver who ran a stop sign, causing a crash that killed her father, was recovering from depression caused by her partner's death in a motorbike crash.03 Mar 02:26 AM
New ZealandFather: Warn tourists of 'quirky' NZ roadsThe father of a girl killed in a crash caused by a Dutch businessman says safety messages are not getting through to tourist drivers.25 Feb 09:47 PM
Official Cash RateWheeler criticises Auckland 'nimbys'Building height restrictions and NIMBY attitudes in inner Auckland are standing in the way of an response to Auckland's housing shortage, the Reserve Bank governor says.25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandTaiwanese tourist killed in crash namedA Taiwanese tourist killed in a crash in Canterbury last week has been named.24 Feb 08:45 AM
AgribusinessHigh country's 'jewel' for saleThe historic Craigieburn Station, in the central Canterbury foothills, has come up for sale for the first time in 98 years.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandString of aggravated robberies overnightTwo people have been arrested in Canterbury overnight following a string of aggravated robberies during which shots were fired at police.18 Feb 09:20 PM
EntertainmentFoo Fighters' surprise NZ showDave Grohl, frontman for US rockers Foo Fighters, is a man who likes surprises - and he's just sprung one on his band's Kiwi fans.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeLloyd's pays out $4.2b for NZ quakesGlobal insurance giant Lloyd's has paid out $4.2 billion for the Canterbury earthquakes, expects to pay a further $1.6 billion and remains committed to New Zealand.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDisaster insurance 'flawed'New Zealand's dual insurance system has been deemed inefficient by a leading insurance company, following the Canterbury earthquakes.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandInsurers settle 57 per cent of Christchurch quake claimsFour years on, private insurers say they have settled 57 per cent of residential insurance claims over the Earthquake Commission’s $100,000 “cap”.15 Feb 08:54 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Crack down on 'courtsiding'A number of people were evicted from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 opening match at North Hagley Park in Christchurch yesterday for courtsiding.14 Feb 11:23 PM
TravelKia ora: MethvenThis southern town's alpine landscape keeps Elisabeth Easther busy and enthralled.12 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandDrought to be declared in South IslandA medium-adverse drought event will be declared and a Government assistance package announced in the South Island today.11 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandEPA rejects second seabed mining bidThe Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has today rejected an application for a major seabed mining operation proposed off the coast of Canterbury.10 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing diverPolice divers searching for a woman who did not surface from a crayfish dive at the weekend have found a body.09 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandTeen disturbs couch-burning intruder"It's a little unusual to say the least." A teen's been left "shaken" after he disturbed an armed intruder trying to set fire to a couch in his Fairlie home.09 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fires threaten homesHundreds of firefighters are battling large scrub blazes as dry weather has created tinderbox conditions across the country, the Fire Service says. Blazes in Canterbury, Marlborough and Manawatu are keeping about 330 firefighters busy.Watch05 Feb 04:39 AM
New ZealandFears for life as fire engulfs suburbMinutes after an inferno ripped across a tinder-dry paddock behind her Christchurch home, Julia Walker thought she was going to die.04 Feb 04:00 PM
