New ZealandMan dies in farm accidentA man has died this morning after he was run over by farm machinery on a North Canterbury property.27 Aug 12:53 AM
New ZealandGovt to appeal red-zone orderThe Government has confirmed it will appeal a landmark High Court decision which ordered it to reconsider an offer for vacant, uninsured red-zoned land.26 Aug 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Quake Outcasts' win legal battleThe Government has lost a landmark legal battle over its 50 per cent offer for vacant red-zoned Christchurch land and uninsured properties.26 Aug 05:42 AM
New ZealandJury retires in kidnap caseA jury is deciding whether a Christchurch drilling boss who detained two thieves caught siphoning fuel did so legally and with reasonable force.25 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandWoman's loo dash a surprise for juryChristchurch jurors waiting for a trial to begin are rudely interrupted by a woman who burst into the jury room and locked herself in the toilet.25 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandStudent Army marches onChristchurch's Student Volunteer Army has adapted its mandate from providing quake relief to a more long-term community service model.20 Aug 11:43 PM
New Zealand'We got the right result in the end'A Christchurch pensioner "roughed up'' by armed police while protecting his quake-hit property has welcomed watchdog findings which slams the officers' actions.20 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandBrownlee stays out of Town Hall decisionEarthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee has hinted he will not interfere with the rebuild of Christchurch's Town Hall.14 Aug 04:28 AM
TravelReaching out to AorakiAn aerial grand traverse of Mt Cook offers a new high peak perspective, writes Paul Rush.12 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelMackenzie Country: Drinking in the viewsMirages are not just seen in the desert, as Justine Tyerman discovers.05 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelMt Hutt: Yin, yang and pizza on the slopesBarney McDonald revels in a powder-perfect Mt Hutt day.03 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandMen found guilty of dairy farmer murderA jury in the High Court at Christchurch returned the guilty verdicts for co-accused Thuvan Prawesh Sawal, 24, and Viraj Alahakoon, 35, this afternoon.22 Jul 03:18 AM
New ZealandMurder trial: 'Who is the liar?'The fate of two men charged with murdering Canterbury dairy farmer Sameera Chandrasena Battelage boils down to 'Who is the liar?', a court heard today.18 Jul 11:22 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Tenon sparks upA weaker New Zealand dollar and signs of life in the US housing market have combined to drive the share price of timber products group Tenon higher.18 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMurder trial: Passport stolenThuvan Prawesh Sawal took the passport of Sameera Chandrasena Battelage after slitting his throat, perhaps with designs on stealing his identity, a court heard today.18 Jul 05:53 AM
New ZealandDefence: 'Friends do not kill friends'Thuvan Prawesh Sawal had no motive to murder his mate, Canterbury dairy farmer Sameera Chandrasena Battelage, his defence argued today.17 Jul 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Feverish' cleaning after deathOverstayer Thuvan Prawesh Sawal cut the throat of a fellow Sri Lankan and ordered a terrified friend to mop up the bloody mess, a court heard today.09 Jul 07:08 AM
New ZealandAccused: Victim was 'like a brother'Canterbury dairy farmer Sameera Chandrasena Battelage was "like a brother" to one man standing trial for his murder, a court heard today.09 Jul 02:22 AM
New ZealandCouncil to continue issuing consentsChristchurch City Council will continue to issue building consents despite losing its accreditation, but has seen its credit rating downgraded today.08 Jul 03:58 AM
TravelSouth Island: Soul on alpine trackDon Kavanagh falls in love with cross-country travel the way people used to do it.07 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelCanterbury lodge has one of the best rooms in the world: awardsA luxury lodge in Canterbury has survived earthquake damage to be named home of one of the top suites in the world.05 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandConsents debacle: Chief steps downChristchurch council boss Tony Marryatt has taken leave over the building consents debacle as an urgent inquiry is launched to see if any buildings are dangerous.03 Jul 07:22 AM
New ZealandCouncil's consents put people at risk - IANZChristchurch City Council had its building consents accreditation removed because it was granting consents that could potentially put people and property at risk, International Accreditation New Zealand says.03 Jul 01:05 AM
New ZealandVictim dead before being set alightA Canterbury dairy farmer who was brutally murdered was dead before his body was set on fire, a court has heard.02 Jul 03:49 AM
