New ZealandMarae, refuges funded to house homelessMarae, women's refuges and other social agencies have won funding to house 3000 homeless families and individuals a year in the latest 20 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandMan discharged after Cave Rock fallA drunken reveller seriously injured after falling 9m from the landmark Cave Rock at Christchurch's seaside suburb of Sumner has been discharged from hospital.20 Sep 12:54 AM
New ZealandWoman stole $110k to feed pokies habitCanterbury woman stole from an intellectually disabled woman to fund her gambling habit displayed an "astonishingly and reprehensible" breach of trust.20 Sep 12:36 AM
New ZealandArmed police raid Canterbury homeArmed police hunting for a wanted person raid an Ashburton home.19 Sep 05:47 PM
New ZealandIs cat handbag fur real?Bag made from the pelt and head of a ginger cat has a starting price of $1400.19 Sep 09:16 AM
TravelRoom check: The Mantra at TekapoSarah Lawrence checks into a lovely spot with mountain views.19 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandHealth hub plans revisited for ChristchurchPlans to build a new health hub and maternity unit in the central city, which were scrapped because of asbestos contamination, may still go ahead.18 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandTheft of 500 cows remains a mysteryPolice say they have scaled back the investigation because of insufficient information.18 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandSearch after car smashes off bridgeA search operation was mounted after people were feared missing in a Christchurch river from a car wreck.18 Sep 05:16 PM
New ZealandSerious crash outside ChristchurchTwo people have been seriously injured in a car crash outside Christchurch this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the 16 Sep 03:09 AM
New ZealandJonty 'getting an amazing birthday'The Christchurch community has rallied around the grandmother of a special needs boy who's never been invited to a birthday party.16 Sep 01:55 AM
New ZealandPair in court after North Canterbury police pursuit has fiery endMan and woman from Kaiapoi remanded in custody after alleged police chase ends in car fire.15 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandChristchurch rampage accused in courtA 23-year-old man accused of leading police on a 50km rampage across North Canterbury and Christchurch yesterday has been remanded 15 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandWife takes on knife-wielding robberA bar patron who was attacked by a knife-wielding robber at a Christchurch pub was saved by his wife who heard the scuffle from another room.12 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Amberley house fireOne person is dead after a house fire in the Canterbury suburb of Amberly.10 Sep 10:17 PM
BusinessWatch: Stars align for Ngāi Tahu Tourism and Earth & Sky with joint ventureWatch09 Sep 12:13 AM
BusinessGold trader skips countryMan sought over alleged gold fraud has flown to Vietnam, say police.07 Sep 10:21 PM
New ZealandMysterious black panther strikes againCanterbury woman knows some people might think she's crazy, but she reckons she saw elusive big black cat last month.07 Sep 07:45 AM
New ZealandTeen appears in court over dairy robberTwo teens arrested over dairy robbery, with another being hunted by police.07 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandMan who paid for baby abuse video jailedJail for paedophile who paid a woman to send him a video of her sexually violating a child07 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandCalls for a 'digital detox' for charity'Being away from our screen allows us to slow down and focus on the things that matter most,' says Digital Detox organiser.05 Sep 02:14 AM
New ZealandFive new indecent assault charges for Christchurch manFive male complainants allege that they were indecently assaulted by the man, who denies the allegations.05 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to hit and runPolice are seeking witnesses after a cyclist was knocked off her bike in Christchurch this morning.05 Sep 12:24 AM
New ZealandHelicopters battling large bush fireHelicopters have been called in to fight a large bush fire on the Big Ben range in Rakaia Gorge.02 Sep 11:30 PM
BusinessEarthquake Commission downplays errorThe Earthquake Commission is downplaying a discrepancy where it failed to keep track of more than 2000 "remedial requests".02 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandMan accused of bashing babyA Canterbury man has been charged with assaulting a three-month-old baby.30 Aug 12:14 AM
New Zealand500 cows missing from herdThe theft of 500 cows from a large Ashburton dairy farm will cut this year's milk production by up to 200,000kg.29 Aug 10:43 PM
New Zealand'Drugs, desperation and the thrill'This is what police say drives Kiwi burglars.29 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandVictim: Mob bashed me for 16 hoursA man who alleges he was the victim of a 16-hour Mongrel Mob bashing has had his interview with police, recorded just hours after the attack, played in court.29 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandSerious crash in ChristchurchOne person remains trapped in a vehicle and another has serious injuries after a crash in Christchurch tonight.26 Aug 10:02 AM
New Zealand80-year-old man found in ChristchurchChristchurch police have concerns for the safety of 80-year-old Vernon Robertson who has been reported missing.26 Aug 06:04 AM
New ZealandGang targeted burglar's homeSuspected gang members raided serial burglar Luke Reich's home looking for stolen firearms while he was on remand in jail, The Star can reveal.26 Aug 03:45 AM
New ZealandRogue drone operator avoids convictionA drone operator who flew in restricted air space and got within 120m of a helicopter preparing to fight a forest fire has today escaped a conviction.23 Aug 12:44 AM
New ZealandChristchurch school in lockdownPolice said they had received reports a man had made threats towards school staff.22 Aug 10:46 PM
