New ZealandMore than 50 firefighters contain large North Canterbury hedge fireA property has been evacuated as a precaution.23 Oct 03:18 AM
CricketThe greatest innings nobody saw? World record made in front of tiny crowd, YouTube streamBowes breaks the record for the fastest double century in limited overs history.23 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao murder trial: Accused waives right to appear in the courtroomA Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.22 Oct 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumLeagueStrong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in ChristchurchThe return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic ocean rescue after man slid 100m down scree-filled gullyThe person had slid 100m down a scree-filled gully to the bottom.22 Oct 07:33 AM
New Zealand'Grave concerns': Partner describes unfolding horror when Yanfei Bao never came homeA Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.22 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandSouth African triple murderer Lauren Dickason served with deportation orderThe South African-national will be deported at the completion of her sentence.22 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandSouth Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitudeA heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao case: Estate agent lured to house and murdered, high-profile trial hearsA Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.21 Oct 03:10 AM
New ZealandWho killed Christchurch estate agent Yanfei Bao? High-profile trial starts todayA Chinese national denies her killing and will face trial in Christchurch.20 Oct 04:00 PM
NPCBay of Plenty book maiden NPC final spotBay of Plenty scored 24 unanswered points to reach their first final.19 Oct 04:54 AM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary HospitalIt took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.19 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Hospital fumes exposure: Affected staff nearly double initial reportsAt least 55 people have come forward reporting toxic fumes exposure.18 Oct 12:37 AM
BusinessHundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmedAlliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.17 Oct 09:21 PM
New ZealandThird serious workplace incident in as many weeks in ChristchurchOne person has been taken to hospital in serious condition.17 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandFormer boarding school staffer facing historical sex offences involving pupilsInvestigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.17 Oct 08:47 PM
New ZealandSix people injured in Christchurch car crash, traffic buildingPolice were notified of a crash on Blenheim Rd, between Tika St and Matipo St, at 7.30am.16 Oct 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNorth v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealedWhich island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.16 Oct 04:15 PM
PoliticsPolice Minister told new gang and public safety units leaving some regions vulnerableMitchell spoke of his 'sleepless nights' thinking about losing another officer.16 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandDognapping: Rampaging youths stop and rob person of dog and cellphoneVape store burgled in the overnight crime spree.15 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandChristchurch sudden death not suspicious, police sayDeath of woman in New Brighton has been referred to the coroner.15 Oct 07:23 PM
New Zealand'It’s chaos': One seriously injured after car crashes into bank in ChristchurchWitness says people are everywhere and 'car is right up on the steps'.15 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandMosque 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’.15 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandOne person dead following Hornby, Christchurch workplace incidentIt was reported at around 12.40pm.15 Oct 12:36 AM
New ZealandPolice probe after sudden death in ChristchurchThe person was taken to hospital in critical condition where they have since died.14 Oct 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/COne staff member ended up in ICU while others suffered symptoms for months.14 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandYoung Christchurch boy missing since yesterday afternoon foundPolice say he had been last seen in the area of the Washington Way skate park.14 Oct 05:41 AM
New ZealandOne dead following two-vehicle crash on Lewis PassOne person taken to hospital in critical condition has since died.14 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCanterbury house builder in liquidation – Kiwibank among creditors owed $1mStaff terminated after construction projects slow.14 Oct 02:26 AM
New Zealand'We are not barbaric': Kiwi pilot's captor defends actionsThe abductors claim they only wanted the chance to free West Papua.13 Oct 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: What does a new stadium mean for crime?OPINION: Design – that will be unnoticeable to most – can stop unwanted behaviours.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCricket bat killer explains 'disgusting act' 12 years onMan who bashed stepdad to death finally offers some insight.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night skyThe aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.11 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandHow to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzleThe aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.11 Oct 04:50 AM
