New ZealandPolice seek missing pensionerCanterbury Police are seeking a missing man who was last seen on Boxing Day.28 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandChild sex offender admits 15th breachA high-risk child sex offender in custody after admitting cutting off his electronic monitoring tag and going on the run.27 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandXmas Day murder accused in courtA woman has been charged with murder after a man died in Christchurch on Christmas Day.27 Dec 09:18 PM
New ZealandCampground fire destroys cars, caravansCars, caravans and trees were ravaged when a fast-moving hedge fire spread through a north Canterbury campground.27 Dec 08:42 AM
New Zealand'Immense sadness' over death of teensFamily and friends of the three teens killed in a horror smash have been visiting the crash site in Canterbury all day today.27 Dec 02:41 AM
New ZealandPolice seek van involved in hit-and-runPolice are looking for a white van involved in a hit and run which landed a man in hospital on Christmas Eve.27 Dec 01:52 AM
New ZealandWhale dies in Caroline Bay near TimaruLocals were unable to save whale that repeatedly stranded on popular beach.26 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandTeens dead in crash with under-age driverThree young teenagers died in a high-speed car crash when their vehicle, driven by a 14-year-old, slammed into a tree.26 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandPolice find sex predator on run in South IslandA high-risk sex offender has been found by police.26 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to eightA teen killed alongside two young friends in a "preventable" early morning crash has been remembered in an emotional tribute urging other drivers to take care.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to sevenThe holiday road toll now stands at seven since Friday afternoon.25 Dec 11:55 PM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.25 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: Where will the sun shine?The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.23 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandBusiness quake support package extendedQuake-affected businesses in Wellington and Hurunui have been given a boost with the announcement that support subsidies will be extended.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandEx-cop wants Lisa Blakie murder probeBridget McMenamin worked on the Lisa Blakie murder inquiry. She has launched a Facebook page to investigate the 2000 case again.23 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandOne hurt in South Canterbury car crashOne person has moderate to serious injuries after a car crash in rural South Canterbury this afternoon.23 Dec 03:56 AM
New ZealandFree fishing app adds to conservation dataKiwi anglers will be able to log their catch this summer - and contribute to data around our fish stocks - thanks to a free app.23 Dec 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Idiot' skipper 'puts baby's life at risk'Seven people, including an infant, went out on a small boat yesterday, but just the skipper was wearing a lifejacket.22 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
BDBDBusinessCanterbury DHB faces mounting deficitsThe Canterbury DHB faces mounting deficits if nothing changes, a PwC report shows.22 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandSettlement to help protect Mackenzie environmentA legal settlement will stop vegetation being cleared without permission in Canterbury's picturesque Mackenzie Country.21 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandFirst thunder, then a sunny ChristmasChristmas Day should be fine but be ready for thunderstorms in the coming days.21 Dec 07:21 PM
New ZealandHome destroyed by fire then burgledBurglars snuck into the destroyed two-story house and stole the only salvageable items including a TV, a cabinet and food.21 Dec 08:12 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Inspiring schoolboy Jake Bailey trailer for docoA trailer previewing a documentary sharing the inspirational journey of young Christchurch cancer survivor Jake Bailey has been released tonight.21 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandKaikoura locals rejoice as SH1 opens to southThe main road into Kaikoura from the south has been opened to daytime traffic in time for Christmas.21 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandIt's Richie McClaus in KaikouraAll Blacks great Richie McCaw flies with Santa into earthquake-battered Kaikoura today.21 Dec 01:45 AM
New ZealandSydney conman jailed over NZ scamA Sydney conman who fleeced $500,000 out of a Christchurch man in a vending machine scam has today been jailed for 15 months and will 20 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandCan I sit outside for Christmas lunch?What will the weather be doing on Sunday for Christmas?20 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandChristchurch intruder still on the runA man who tied up three people in Christchurch is still on the run.19 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandBrothel owner has $2m assets seizedA Christchurch brothel owner stands to lose $2m after a judge ruled in favour of police.19 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in ChristchurchFirefighters battled a blaze that gutted a two-story house in Christchurch this evening.19 Dec 10:32 AM
New ZealandChance of 6.9 magnitude aftershockGeonet say there is a 98 per cent chance of an aftershock of 6 to 6.9 magnitude in the next year.19 Dec 08:40 AM
