Christchurch hopes for NRL expansion team put on ice
Hopes crushed after two South Island bids received letters from NRL bosses.
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Hokitika boy’s harrowing burn injuries lead to WorkSafe charges against organisation
The 9-year-old-boy suffered severe burns in November last year.
Murder-accused appears in court; Christchurch victim can now be named
Police confirmed the pair knew each other.
Body in the boot homicide: Accused will stand trial in 2026
Richard Leman was found dead inside parked car at abandoned house.
Yanfei Bao's accused killer storms out of courtroom during murder trial
Visibly frustrated Tingjun Cao accuses witness of lying.
Yanfei Bao case: Open home held at scene of alleged murder, court hears
Home opened to clients four days after murder.
CTV building collapse: Design company owner appeals engineering body’s ruling
Alan Reay was fined $750 and ordered to pay $1000 in costs by Engineering New Zealand.
More than 50 firefighters contain large North Canterbury hedge fire
A property has been evacuated as a precaution.
The greatest innings nobody saw? World record made in front of tiny crowd, YouTube stream
Bowes breaks the record for the fastest double century in limited overs history.
Yanfei Bao murder trial: Accused waives right to appear in the courtroom
A Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.
Strong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in Christchurch
The return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.
Watch: Dramatic ocean rescue after man slid 100m down scree-filled gully
The person had slid 100m down a scree-filled gully to the bottom.
'Grave concerns': Partner describes unfolding horror when Yanfei Bao never came home
A Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.
South African triple murderer Lauren Dickason served with deportation order
The South African-national will be deported at the completion of her sentence.
South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.
Yanfei Bao case: Estate agent lured to house and murdered, high-profile trial hears
A Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.
Who killed Christchurch estate agent Yanfei Bao? High-profile trial starts today
A Chinese national denies her killing and will face trial in Christchurch.
Bay of Plenty book maiden NPC final spot
Bay of Plenty scored 24 unanswered points to reach their first final.
‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary Hospital
It took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.
Christchurch Hospital fumes exposure: Affected staff nearly double initial reports
At least 55 people have come forward reporting toxic fumes exposure.
Hundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmed
Alliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.
Third serious workplace incident in as many weeks in Christchurch
One person has been taken to hospital in serious condition.
Former boarding school staffer facing historical sex offences involving pupils
Investigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.
Six people injured in Christchurch car crash, traffic building
Police were notified of a crash on Blenheim Rd, between Tika St and Matipo St, at 7.30am.
North v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
Police Minister told new gang and public safety units leaving some regions vulnerable
Mitchell spoke of his 'sleepless nights' thinking about losing another officer.
Dognapping: Rampaging youths stop and rob person of dog and cellphone
Vape store burgled in the overnight crime spree.
Christchurch sudden death not suspicious, police say
Death of woman in New Brighton has been referred to the coroner.
'It’s chaos': One seriously injured after car crashes into bank in Christchurch
Witness says people are everywhere and 'car is right up on the steps'.
Mosque terrorist sister's plea: 'I left him voice message telling him not to do it'
The gunman’s sister reveals to the Coroner that ‘he thought he was a sociopath’.
One person dead following Hornby, Christchurch workplace incident
It was reported at around 12.40pm.
Police probe after sudden death in Christchurch
The person was taken to hospital in critical condition where they have since died.
'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/C
One staff member ended up in ICU while others suffered symptoms for months.
Young Christchurch boy missing since yesterday afternoon found
Police say he had been last seen in the area of the Washington Way skate park.