New ZealandPower still out for 1000 Canterbury homesElectricity remains out for 1000 homes in Canterbury after last week's storm battered the network.17 Sep 07:36 PM
New ZealandCat abducted, shaved, branded with swastikaThe search is on for the people who shaved a family cat in Christchurch and marked a swastika on its back.16 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandLife for 'execution-style' murderTwo men have been sentenced to life in prison for the "execution-style'' murder of a farm worker in Canterbury in February 2012.06 Sep 01:59 AM
New ZealandQuake anniversary: Claims remain incompleteAbout 5000 Canterbury earthquake claims remain incomplete, unresolved or not scheduled for completion, according to figures from the Insurance Council of New Zealand.04 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandStorms, gales and snow on the wayA bracing southerly rushing over New Zealand this morning - bringing storms, gales, snow, and hail - will be a short, sharp cold snap, weather forecasters say.03 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandNewspapers burn in truck fireA truck laden with newspapers ignited in a dramatic fire in Canterbury early this morning.31 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandVote saves Christchurch Town HallThe earthquake-damaged Christchurch Town Hall has been saved after city councillors unanimously voted in favour of a $127.5 million full restoration plan today.29 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandHall restoration plan 'a masterpiece'A restoration plan to save the earthquake-damaged Christchurch Town Hall has been hailed as a "masterpiece" by the internationally acclaimed building's architect.28 Aug 05:32 AM
TravelNew ways to see ChristchurchWinston Aldworth takes some unique tours of a re-shaped Christchurch.28 Aug 03:00 AM
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
