New ZealandWhooping cough and the uncle I never knew: Seven decades of sorrow and silenceKiwi babies are still dying of the preventable disease that killed my uncle 75 years ago.07 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelHidden gems with hot tubs, for a weekend escape in North CanterburyHeading to Hurunui? Here are the lesser-known spots to check out.04 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandNo body, no gun: Hung jury in Christchurch murder caseMichael McGrath vanished in 2017 - his friend denied shooting him dead.03 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandPerson alleged to have blackmailed public figure appears in courtThe accused has been charged with blackmail and pleaded not guilty.30 Mar 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailCafe that took $176k in wage subsidies now in liquidation over unpaid tax, finesCompany got $176,000 in Covid-19 wage subsidies since 2020 but didn't pay tax.29 Mar 04:22 AM
TravelReturn of Emirates' South Island A380 draws crowds to Christchurch AirportThe carpark was full with aviation fans awaiting Emirates' double-decker A380.27 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandBodiless murder trial: Expert witness rubbishes CCTV evidenceMike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.24 Mar 12:17 AM
New Zealand‘Life on hold’: Surgery delays leave woman on liquid diet for a yearHospital admission for stomach pain has spiraled into 12 months of devastating delays.23 Mar 09:09 PM
New ZealandPower no longer indicator of whether missing man home at time of alleged murder - defence expertMike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.22 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry delays after substance leak at wharfDelays at Picton Wharf after a substance leak.22 Mar 06:13 PM
New ZealandBribery allegation after sexual encounterThe accused person has been charged by police with blackmail and pleaded not guilty.21 Mar 05:52 AM
New ZealandMurder trial witness' mistake shows 'entire premise' of Crown case flawed - defenceMike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again.21 Mar 12:26 AM
TravelWhy the Island Hills Station walking track is your next backcountry adventureWhether two legs or four, this historic high country station welcomes walkers.20 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandWeather: Wind, rain and snow to batter South Island, lower North IslandThere are weather warnings spanning much of the lower half of the country.19 Mar 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormed in prison: New gang The Pirates comprised of Killer Beez, Tribesmen membersThe new gang is muscling into the Christchurch underworld scene.19 Mar 08:18 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate and dishonest': Disgraced reinsman cops another banBoard says Anderson "not fit to be involved in the harness racing industry”.17 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe Ripple Effect: The day after - horror of March 15 dawns on a country forever changedChapter Three: Kurt Bayer goes back to March 16 as New Zealand wakes to a new reality.14 Mar 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Ripple Effect: How the March 15 mosque attacks shattered a nation’s heartKurt Bayer examines 'our darkest of days' in a 5-part series.14 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandLizard poaching: judge orders secrecy to protect geckos at centre of court caseNew Zealand geckos can fetch thousands of dollars on the international market.14 Mar 05:21 AM
New ZealandTeen admitted to hospital with meningococcal diseaseThis is the third case of meningococcal disease in Canterbury this year.08 Mar 06:47 AM
New ZealandBuried in the riverbank? Murder suspect had ‘highly-suitable location’ to conceal body of close friend, court hearsBody may have been 'flushed' away: Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again.06 Mar 12:25 AM
New ZealandKaikōura helicopter tragedy: Pilot dad's inexperience blamed for horror crashFinal crash report released into crash that killed Andrew Hamish Davidson and Li Chen.01 Mar 09:19 PM
New ZealandBodiless murder trial: Key witness testimony comes under spotlightLawyer reminds witness his evidence isn't to “fit in with the police theory”.28 Feb 11:51 PM
New ZealandTeen party killing: Money and food given to suspects on the run, court hearsThree people enter shock guilty pleas to being accessories after the fact.27 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandBodiless murder trial: Newly-released inmate denied helping suspect cover his tracksEx-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.26 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandChasing Ghosts - Below the Surface: Diving death shrouded in mystery"My heart hurts there’s no justice for Goy” - Victim advocate.24 Feb 05:16 PM
New ZealandBodiless murder trial: 'I don’t give a f*** what happened to him', accused allegedly told friendsEx-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.23 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured in north Canterbury crashThe collision, involving two cars, occurred on Mouse Point Rd in Hurunui.23 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandEx-prison guard murder trial: Claims of ‘witch-hunt’ before arrestReporter suspected 'friend' was potential suspect David Benbow himself.21 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandVanished builder 'low' suicide risk, expert tells murder trialEx-prison guard denies murder but Crown says he had motive, means and opportunity.21 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandEx-prison guard murder trial: Accused asked missing man for help day before disappearanceCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandMurder accused on dating website weeks before alleged killing, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandConcerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sourcesGNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBelow the surface: What really happened to scuba diver Goy Thongsi?She sunk out of sight. It was two days before her body was found on the seabed.17 Feb 04:00 PM
