New ZealandBrothers jailed for fatally starving horsesTwo brothers who starved horses so badly they had to be shot by animal welfare officers have been jailed and banned from owning horses for five years.16 Jul 05:38 AM
OpinionEditorial: Quake levy as part of rates a no-brainerEditorial: It is easy to sympathise with Local Govt NZ's misgivings about Labour's plan to take EQC levies off insurance premiums and add them to rates bills.11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDoes this look like a ruin?Jim Anderton asks: 'Take a good look at the Cathedral as it still stands today, (taken from a helicopter on June 7, 2014), and ask yourself does this look like a ruin to you?'08 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandFather dead after jet-ski accidentA father-of-three is dead after a weekend jet-ski trip with his brother and friend turned to tragedy in North Canterbury.06 Jul 08:20 PM
New ZealandTeen faces preventive detentionAn open-ended sentence is being considered for a teenager who raped a 17-year old woman and a young girl who jumped out of a speeding car to escape him.02 Jul 01:21 AM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Failures of seismic proportionsFor many people in Canterbury, the earthquakes of September 2010, February 2011 and later had little or no effect.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of smuggling heroin into NZA South African woman who has been accused of importing heroin with a street value of $1.2 million has had a hospital bedside court hearing.26 Jun 10:25 PM
TravelKia ora: CheviotElisabeth Easther explores an outdoor oasis nestled in North Canterbury.26 Jun 09:30 PM
New Zealand$1 house sells for $10,500A Christchurch couple's red zoned house will be auctioned tonight with a $1 reserve, but buyers have so far shown little interest.26 Jun 08:07 AM
New ZealandPoppy Day poppies no longer made in OzThe return of a contract to New Zealand to make Poppy Day poppies is being celebrated by veterans.25 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandOne person dies in crash in CanterburyOne person has died in a crash in Canterbury this morning. The crash occurred on Bealey Rd, near Darfield, around 8.20am, police said.23 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with assaulting 10-year-old girlA woman who is subject to "the most extensive list of trespass notices in Christchurch", including schools, has been charged with assaulting a 10-year-old girl.23 Jun 08:01 AM
New ZealandDriver didn't see cyclist before crashAn elderly truck driver today admitted he did not see a cyclist that he ran over and killed nearly three months ago.23 Jun 04:18 AM
New ZealandCrashed 'plane' a Google wifi balloonA 'plane' reported to have crashed into the sea in North Canterbury this morning was actually a Google wifi balloon.19 Jun 11:56 PM
TravelCanterbury: The humble hidden gemGlenn Cullen skis down steep slopes and dreams of what Porters could become with a bit of work.19 Jun 12:00 AM
BusinessQuake cover 10% cheaperThe Earthquake Commission has been able to increase its reinsurance cover after securing better terms in its latest annual round of negotiations.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Agribusiness$1.4b quarterly surplus a recordNew Zealand recorded a $1.4 billion current account surplus in the March quarter, the largest ever.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand$1.1m family firm thief loses appealAn office worker who stole $1.1 million from a Canterbury family firm to fund a spiralling gambling addiction has lost an appeal against her jail sentence.12 Jun 05:48 AM
New ZealandMum, daughter farewelledA mother and daughter killed when a Dutch driver allegedly ran a stop sign have been laid to rest today.12 Jun 04:41 AM
New ZealandStorm: Hundreds of insurance claims lodgedMore than 100 insurance claims have already been lodged with AA Insurance today for damages to roofs, windows and fences from the overnight storm.11 Jun 07:08 AM
