New ZealandChch Mayor wants major events in red zoneConcerts and other events could be held in the residential red zone to take pressure off Hagley Park.02 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandArson fears in ChCh house fireThe third serious house fire in Canterbury this week has badly damaged a home. Police suspect arson.02 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandSunblock needed for Waitangi weekendThe weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBus crash near Lake TekapoThree people have been treated for minor injuries after a bus crash near Lake Tekapo.02 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandCouple sleep as flat fills with smokeFirefighters were forced to break into a Bishopdale flat prevent a fire while the couple inside slept.01 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandRedcliffs School a 'poisoned chalice'Community Board member Darrell Latham knows the relocation of the school is a difficult decision but says it is the wrong one.01 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandProbe into CERA allegationsFormer employees of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will be probed over allegations they used their positions to benefit their private property dealings.01 Feb 02:52 AM
New ZealandAlgal bloom warning for Canterbury riverA health warning has been issued for a toxic algae bloom in a Canterbury river.31 Jan 09:56 PM
New ZealandOne dead after truck crash near ChristchurchA person has died after a truck crash near Christchurch.31 Jan 08:59 PM
BusinessQuake business claims top $900mKaikoura quake damage to businesses has topped $900 million, according to insurance figures.31 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandCanterbury home destroyed in overnight blazeA Kaiapoi home has been extensively damaged by fire in a large blaze overnight.31 Jan 04:23 PM
New ZealandCrackdown on 'judge shopping'Court staff across NZ have been issued a reminder to adhere to a long-forgotten protocol designed to prevent lawyers from "judge shopping".31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found near road in AshburtonThe death is not believed to be suspicious, a police spokeswoman said.31 Jan 07:50 AM
CrimeThief fears after power cutPolice fear opportunist thieves may target a North Canterbury region hit by a power cut today. A power cut is affecting the wider 30 Jan 10:45 PM
BusinessPier workers in tubes on the seabedWorkers repairing the New Brighton Pier will be inside watertight tubes on the seabed.30 Jan 01:04 AM
New ZealandDriver dies in Timaru truck crashA man has died in one of two serious truck crashes that have closed roads in Timaru and Taranaki this morning.29 Jan 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Illegal' payments to teachers uncoveredTroubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.29 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandMissing elderly Kaiapoi man found safeAn elderly Kaiapoi man who had been missing since this morning has been found safe and well. Earlier today, police said they had 27 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of missing 84-year-old Kaiapoi manPolice hold concerns for missing Kaiapoi pensioner.26 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandRelative of dead businessman in raidA close family member of a businessman who died worth $100m is expected to face drugs charges in Christchurch.25 Jan 11:40 PM
New ZealandPetition for better summer headed for ParliamentThe fight for a better summer is going all the way to the Beehive.25 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandChristchurch player wins Lotto $1 millionA Christchurch Lotto player is $1million richer after winning tonight's First Division.25 Jan 08:10 AM
New ZealandGun threat in bank robbery: PoliceBank staff in Christchurch were threatened with a firearm in an armed robbery in Christchurch this afternoon, police say.25 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandSupport vital for very young, warns expertWhen Sarah Maindonald began working as a counsellor 24 years ago, she saw teenagers struggling with mental health issues, but barely ever a child.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury Uni reveals new campus designThe University of Canterbury has revealed its new post-earthquake design.23 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandDelays after highway crashesHighway crashes in Canterbury and Hawke's Bay are causing traffic delays this afternoon.22 Jan 03:58 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly assaulted after Christchurch crashA driver allegedly assaulted another driver after they were involved in a crash in Christchurch this afternoon.20 Jan 09:16 AM
New ZealandLamingtons, cheese rolls for Scott Base's 60thLamingtons and cheese rolls will be on the menu when New Zealand's Scott Base celebrates its 60th year this weekend.20 Jan 12:28 AM
New ZealandTwo cars and milk tanker crashA milk tanker and two cars have crashed off SH1 near St Andrews in Canterbury.19 Jan 05:42 AM
New ZealandRobber pulls gun on Kiwibank staffPolice are investigating after a bank robber pulled a gun on staff in Christchurch.19 Jan 04:49 AM
New ZealandQuake Outcasts lose bid to avoid legal costsA group of uninsured homeowners in Christchurch have lost their bid to avoid costs for a legal battle with the Government.19 Jan 04:26 AM
New ZealandFree ticket golden for Lotto winnersOne bonus has turned into a much bigger one for a Christchurch couple, now $624,922 richer.19 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandRobbery and burglary investigatedChristchurch police are investigating two incidents in the city, the latest was when a man entered a tavern yesterday with a sawn-off shotgun.18 Jan 07:30 PM
