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
New ZealandHome detention prostitute loses appealOne of New Zealand's most notorious female fraudsters has lost an appeal against her jail term for working as a prostitute while on home detention.11 Jun 12:08 AM
New ZealandFive dead after strep A outbreakAll residents of a Christchurch rest home have been given antibiotics to curb an outbreak of strep A after the deaths of five elderly women.10 Jun 10:38 PM
New ZealandElderly patients evacuated from rest homeElderly dementia patients have been evacuated from their Canterbury rest home after it was flooded overnight in a torrential rainstorm.09 Jun 10:46 PM
New ZealandTouching tribute to lost girlA touching musical tribute today farewelled a "fun-loving, extroverted 12-year-old girl who enjoyed life" before she was killed in a horrific crash last weekend.09 Jun 06:16 AM
TravelSki touring the South IslandFergus Blakiston embarks on a 10-day odyssey of the South's skiing high points.07 Jun 04:15 PM
New ZealandCommunity in 'dark hole' after crashThe deaths of Sally Summerfield, her daughter Ella and Ella's friend Abi Hone have left a "big, dark hole" in the tight-knit Sumner community, friends say.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPupils mourn girls killed in crashMemorials for two 12-year-old girls killed in a crash at Rakaia at the weekend have been inundated with well-wishes and messages of love and support.03 Jun 11:17 PM
New ZealandCommunity mourns girls killed in crashMemorials have been set up at schools attended by two 12-year-olds killed in a horrific road crash, with school friends leaving flowers and messages for the girls.03 Jun 07:35 AM
New ZealandTourist in court over crashA Dutch tourist has been remanded on bail after an appearance in Christchurch District Court this morning over the deaths of three people in a car smash at the weekend.02 Jun 10:42 PM
New ZealandWoman, 24, accused of misusing EQC vehiclesA 24-year-old Christchurch woman is facing criminal charges in relation to the misuse of vehicles belonging to the Earthquake Commission.02 Jun 12:45 AM
New ZealandTriple fatal crash in CanterburyThree people have been killed in a crash near Rakaia. Details of the crash were still sketchy but Ashburton Police senior sergeant Scott Banfield confirmed three people had been killed and two injured. The crash occurred at the intersection of Thompsons Track and Somerton Road shortly before 4pm Saturday.Watch31 May 09:45 AM
New ZealandThree killed in CanterburyThree people have been killed in a crash near Rakaia.31 May 06:00 AM
ConstructionWebsite to dob in building rortsThe Commerce Commission is so concerned about construction industry cartels, price-fixing and bid-rigging that it has launched a website calling for whistleblowers.29 May 05:00 PM
TravelSouth Canterbury: What Butler sawFar from the beaten track is a land where the wind is master, writes Fergus Blakiston.28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWintry weekend, especially in southSevere rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.22 May 06:06 AM
New ZealandTruck driver charged over cyclist deathA 75-year-old truck driver has been charged over the death of nurse Sharla Haerewa, 22, in Christchurch.20 May 04:18 AM
New ZealandNo police coercion on confession: IPCAPolice did not coerce Joyce Conwell to confess to the shotgun murder of Alec Rodgers in Christchurch in 1999, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled.20 May 12:26 AM
TravelCanterbury ski club trail talesPut off by chairlift queues? Join the club, says Ben Taylor.14 May 02:00 AM
TravelSouth Island: Taking a trip on the slow trainPatrice Gaffaney enjoys the pleasures of a day-long TranzAlpine rail trip through the scenic wonders of the Southern Alps.11 May 03:00 AM
TravelMap: Canterbury skifieldsFrom heliskiing at Mt Hutt to the fun, family atmosphere of the intimate club fields, Canterbury's skifields offer much within an easy drive from Christchurch.30 Apr 01:00 PM
TravelTop five reasons to visit ChristchurchThe Garden City's slow but steady rebirth is welcomed by Megan Singleton.23 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandSwept away tourist 'got churned around'A French tourist swept away after slipping into a raging Woolshed Creek late on Wednesday was washed over a terrifying two waterfalls before clambering out.17 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandMiracle escape for touristSearchers couldn't believe their eyes when a woman who had been swept away in Woolshed Creek late yesterday afternoon walked out alive last night.16 Apr 10:58 PM
