New ZealandKirwee, Canterbury forest fire: 50 firefighters extinguish blazeFire and Emergency said there have been no significant flareups overnight.05 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandAfter 1.85m sheep, Murphy hangs up his handpiece“If you saw them all in one mob, I would never have started them.”05 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandForest fire contained: Not out of the woods yet as mercury to soar above 30CFire crews brace for big day across tinder-dry Canterbury.04 Feb 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Super-spreader event' shuts school: 39 staff get Covid at teacher-only daySchool hopes today and Waitangi Day will act as a circuit-breaker.04 Feb 04:14 PM
New ZealandFire crews battling large forestry blaze 'spreading rapidly' in CanterburyFire crews from six stations are in attendance.04 Feb 10:01 AM
New Zealand'Discarded': Motorcyclist hit by teen driver upset at policeCanterbury crash victim feels left out of the justice process after he was hit by a car.04 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandStranded in the US: Kiwi woman's blood clot lands her with $300k+ bill as travel insurance deniedNicole Erickson and her husband were about to attend a wedding when she fell ill.02 Feb 08:13 PM
Rugby World CupNZ police open investigation into death threats against World Rugby refereesWorld Rugby has revealed Wayne Barnes received more abuse than any other team or player.02 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandOne dead following overnight crash on State Highway 1, OtagoThe single-vehicle crash was reported to police at about 12.45am this morning.01 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandDunedin death of Gurjit Singh confirmed as homicide, died from multiple stab woundsPolice have confirmed Gurjit Singh died as a result of multiple stab wounds.01 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandWinton crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage after pedestrian hit by vehicleThe serious crash happened on SH 6 between Brandon and Wemyss Sts at around 1.30pm.31 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandPowerball $17.25 million win mistaken for $17,250: ‘Got to get my eyes checked’The first Powerball First Division winner of 2024 is from Canterbury.31 Jan 12:36 AM
New Zealand‘Terrible coincidence’: Drivers killed in Ōamaru crash worked for the same companyTwo people died after a large truck and trailer collided on SH1 south of Ōamaru.30 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandLotto: $17.25 million claimed by lucky Canterbury playerThe mouthwatering prize was won from a ticket sold on MyLotto30 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandWanted man attempts to avoid arrest by providing name of another wanted manThe deception was discovered by police following the man's arrest.30 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'An angel of light': Widower pays tribute to mother killed in double-fatal crashThe mother's baby survived the crash completely uninjured.29 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandDunedin mystery death: Concerned wife phoned friend from India after calls went unansweredA friend went to check on Gurjit Singh and found him dead in pool of blood.29 Jan 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful wife and loving mum': Mother killed, baby survives double fatal crashThe mother's baby survived the crash completely uninjured.29 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandFirefighters probe whether blaze which destroyed two homes linked to rubbish fireThe owners of the property says they're working with fire investigators.29 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandFive dead in under 24 hours on South Island roadsPolice are urging motorists to follow safety advice after a deadly 24 hours.29 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandBaby survives double-fatal crashBoth drivers, a man and a woman, died following the crash.28 Jan 11:11 PM
New ZealandSchool, community and grandkids help farmers plant over 2000 natives'Doing it yourself is a great thing and seeing my grandkids get involved is positive too.'28 Jan 09:06 PM
New ZealandStranded whale dies at Christchurch beachOfficials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.28 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandHundreds gather as 'big' whale strands off Christchurch beachThe whale became stranded some time before 9pm.28 Jan 09:26 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, two others injured after three-vehicle crash in North Canterbury, SH1 closedSH1 is closed and diversions are in place at the scene for north and south-bound traffic.28 Jan 06:02 AM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle large scrub blaze in North CanterburyFENZ has sent several fire crews and four helicopters to the large blaze near Cheviot.27 Jan 05:55 AM
New ZealandFrom food truck to franchise, RE Burger's exponential growthRE Burger began as a food truck in Dunedin in 2016.26 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandPatients left cowering as gang fight breaks out in EDPolice are investigating the gang-related assault on Wednesday night.25 Jan 10:11 PM
New ZealandGreymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robberyTwo Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.25 Jan 01:16 AM
All BlacksBledisloe's new chapter: Schmidt v Razor ignites rivalryJoe Schmidt's arrival at the Wallabies is great for the Bledisloe.25 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury crash: One dead, two injured following serious crash near TwizelThe two-vehicle crash occurred at 10.19 am.24 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandHospital architect unveils repurposed glasshouse homeDunedin Hospital architect Tessa Kingsbury has popped the champagne in her new home.24 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandOne-armed hitchhiker killer used online dating sites to contact women while on paroleShane Hoko was kicked out of an accomodation provider for not following its rules.24 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandCouple with baby express fears after finding crossbow bolt pierced through housePolice are investigating following the terrifying discovery.24 Jan 02:10 AM
