OpinionKieran Read: Winning ways - view from the topThere are aspects of playing rugby that are not dissimilar to coaching. I believe in leading people by making sure that I have a connection with everyone I am involved with and giving them the trust and belief to do their job well.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire being treated as suspiciousA plantation fire that blazed through Pines Beach in north Canterbury yesterday is being treated as suspicious.06 Jan 03:16 AM
New ZealandLarge Canterbury plantation fire containedFirefighters have managed to contain a large plantation fire north of Christchurch which at its peak saw the evacuation of 40 nearby homes.05 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandOur hottest spot tops 35CScorching temperatures left holidaymakers sweltering on the last day of the summer break for many, with icecream-melting highs in the mid-30s in Canterbury yesterday.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ fire risk soars with summer heatAs temperatures soar above 30C across parts of the country, so has demand for firefighters as tinder-dry conditions create the perfect environment for forest and scrub fires.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Auckland win again as trio keep runs flowingAuckland are two from two and rolling along nicely in the domestic 50-over competition after cleaning up Canterbury at Eden Park yesterday.30 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesThe Corner Office: Rory GlassSummer Herald The Corner Office: Rory Glass is the managing director of brewer Lion New Zealand.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPassenger electrocuted after crashA passenger who got out of a car after it hit a power pole in Canterbury was electrocuted by fallen power lines, and two others who tried to help were shocked.27 Dec 09:44 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: Coastal walksFingers crossed, you will be blessed with a refreshing sea breeze as you tackle these top walks.27 Dec 04:00 PM
CyclingCycling: Roulston chasing fifth winCanterbury's favourite cycling son, Hayden Roulston, will be chasing history at the elite road national championships in Christchurch next month.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSilence ... then grim realisationIt was the first time in 40 years Andrew Welch had not been home for Christmas, his brother Jeremy recalls.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Black CapsChristchurch 'ready' for return of testsCanterbury officials are confident the country's newest test venue will scrub up impressively when New Zealand meet Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval beginning on Friday.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPub shut down after brawls, burnoutA Canterbury pub has been shut down for a litany of licence breaches, including a bikie doing a burnout inside the public bar.21 Dec 09:16 PM
New ZealandCrayfish diver dead in boating accidentA man is dead after going on a crayfishing trip in Akaroa Harbour.20 Dec 10:24 PM
New ZealandExtensive search to be launched for missing Canterbury manAn extensive search will be launched at first light tomorrow for a Canterbury man who has not been seen for more than two weeks.19 Dec 04:38 AM
New ZealandStalker filled car engine with cementA stalker who terrorised a former female friend destroyed her car by filling its engine and petrol tank with cement that set hard.19 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandFisherman's lucky escapeA fisherman who was swept 200m out to sea after he slipped and his waders filled up with water, had a lucky escape, says a man who helped get him on to dry land.18 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandBrawl sparked by gang 'disrespect'A Christchurch street brawl in which baseball bats and pot plants were used as weapons was sparked when a youth "disrespected" gangsters by laughing at their name.18 Dec 02:16 AM
Banking and financeNo action on South Canterbury FinanceNew Zealand’s market watchdog has confirmed it won’t take any action following its inquiry into South Canterbury Finance.16 Dec 10:25 PM
Cricket World CupChristchurch will be sporting capital of NZHosting the opening ceremony and the first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 early next year will cement Christchurch's position as the sporting capital of New Zealand, Mayor Lianne Dalziel said today.16 Dec 05:50 AM
New ZealandTourist missing on Arthur's Pass hikeA search is underway after a French tourist went missing on a mountain hike in Arthur's Pass National Park.13 Dec 10:42 PM
SportCricket: Double-ton for Two-Metre PeterCanterbury's Peter Fulton provided the highlight of Plunket Shield action yesterday, posting a classy double-century against Central Districts.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrong earthquake hits CanterburyA strong earthquake rumbled the Canterbury region in the early hours today.12 Dec 07:26 PM
New ZealandMan who died after alleged road-rage incident namedPolice have named a man who died following an alleged road-rage incident in Christchurch last month.12 Dec 01:53 AM
