New ZealandYoung broadcasting student one of two killed in crash with power polePolice believe high speeds were a factor in the crash.12 Jan 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe Sapphire Merchant: From pebbles on a beach to $90,000 gemstonesA fruitless search for a special sapphire led Gemma Brain to launch a gemstone company.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere is Stewart Willis? Christchurch man vanishes, leaving cryptic note'Possible he's alive down there': Mystery of missing 63-year-old man remains unsolved.08 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandRecalled bathroom heaters linked to two house firesFire risk prompts ban on Serene wall-mounted bathroom heaters.07 Jan 08:58 PM
New Zealand‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chatMother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.07 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother accused of neglect named for first time after baby's death, pleads not guiltyTwo-month-old Kevin Chen died on August 5. 07 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandPet dog, 12 firearms allegedly stolen from Canterbury family in separate burglaries'We’ve had enough to deal with and we don’t know where else to turn.'05 Jan 08:03 AM
New ZealandThe woman whose dog detected her cancer before doctors did"The mammogram at the time didn’t pick it up."04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Notre-Dame rebuild highlights shame of Chch’s quake-stricken cathedralOPINION: Christchurch won’t move on while its landmark building remains broken.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve festivals under threat from rain, thunderstorms as ferries cancelledA MetService-issued heavy rain watch is in place in Gisborne.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Thrown over the trees’: Shock as ‘little tornado’ picks up tent full of holidayersThe family are shocked — but luckily without bad injuries after the Canterbury incident.30 Dec 05:50 AM
New Zealand'Presents were under the tree': Canterbury couple loses everything in Christmas Day fireThe couple's passports, birth certificates and Christmas presents were destroyed.28 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandHoliday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.28 Dec 04:11 AM
TravelTwo NZ spots named the 'greatest in the world' by TimeHave you visited these two world-class spots?28 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast: The monster next door, the ‘dungeon man’ and the cold-hearted killerCrime journalist Anna Leask looks back at some of the strangest cases of her career.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Keep well away’: Tips for staying safe during wildfire seasonHolidaymakers urged to plan for blazes as conditions change across NZ this summer.25 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areasMetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.25 Dec 03:48 AM
New ZealandAuckland-bound Air NZ flight turns back due to mechanical faultThe flight was on its way to Auckland when it was forced to return to Christchurch.23 Dec 04:59 AM
Lifestyle‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka houseRichie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.20 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandThree dead following two South Island crashesTwo died in a crash in Greta Valley, and one in Albury.19 Dec 05:39 PM
New ZealandSerious two-vehicle crash closes major Canterbury highway, emergency services scramble to scene“Avoid the area and consider using an alternative route if possible.”19 Dec 06:48 AM
New ZealandChristchurch city park cordoned off after reports of early morning assault A scene guard is in place as police make inquiries. 18 Dec 08:42 PM
New ZealandCanterbury man fined $6000 for driving digger through bird colonyThe man drove through a large, black-billed gull colony, destroying their nests. 18 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandSteve Braunias: Well-known painter Mark Braunias diesSteve Braunias reports on his brother's death17 Dec 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumAthleticsSouth Island sport's winners (and losers) for 2024Olympic champ Ellesse Andrews and the St Thomas of Canterbury College First XIII feature.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice call for information over ‘suspicious’ fire at popular Christchurch beachThe fire in Taylors Mistake put nearby campers at risk. 17 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandVictim of Christchurch house fire namedThe woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze. 17 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandProbe into under fire Christchurch wildlife park finds zoo needs 'culture improvement'The investigation was launched following animal welfare concerns. 16 Dec 11:23 PM
New Zealand'It doesn't feel like work': Laura turns horse dream into thriving business"I dreamed of owning my own farm and I always wanted to be involved with horses."16 Dec 09:54 PM
Lifestyle'Exciting new chapter': Richie and Gemma McCaw reveal big move'It’s everything we’ve dreamed of for raising our girls'.16 Dec 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Mountain of a man': Canterbury mourns farming leader's passingProminent Canterbury farmer Colin Drummond dies after a brief illness; family shocked.15 Dec 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrowMetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.14 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandCanterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefightersFirefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week. 13 Dec 04:00 PM
