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
New ZealandMassive fire: Residents return homeSome residents are re-entering their homes in the Christchurch suburb of Hei Hei as firefighters continue to dampen down areas razed by a large fire today.04 Feb 06:35 AM
New ZealandTruck slams into stopped carsFour people have been taken to hospital following a collision between an articulated truck and three cars waiting for roadworks on SH1 near Hinds this morning.03 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandState Highway closed by large fireA large grass fire has forced the closure of State Highway in Canterbury.02 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandNo-shows at Roger Sutton's farewellA number of people chose not to attend Canterbury recovery boss Roger Sutton's farewell bash yesterday.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSutton's bosses won't attend leaving doRoger Sutton’s two major bosses are staying away from his farewell bash this afternoon.29 Jan 01:38 AM
TravelTranzAlpine track: A tale of two countriesThe craggy and wild Main Divide really does split New Zealand into two different landscapes, writes Bronwyn Sell.29 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandArthur's Pass fire started in odd spotsA scrub fire that spread across 330ha of the Southern Alps may have started in separate areas, police said yesterday as firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in Canterbury truck crashTwo men were injured after a truck rolled in Canterbury yesterday.24 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandInjured woman winched off Mt SebastopolA woman was winched off Mt Sebastopol yesterday after becoming stuck on the mountain during a day hike.24 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandFarmers prepare for the big dryAs hot, dry weather threatens to create a drought, farmers are preparing for the worst.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDad: 'I have to get justice for my son'A father whose baby died in suspicious circumstances more than four months ago is furious detectives have still not told him how his son died.14 Jan 07:07 PM
New ZealandFire risk high in South IslandFarmers and rural householders are being warned about starting fires after a "crazy" seven hours by South Island firefighters tackling small rural blazes today.11 Jan 02:04 AM
New ZealandFatal car crash in CanterburyA man has died in a car crash near Fairlie in Canterbury this morning.09 Jan 09:15 PM
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
