New ZealandLive: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases todayThe five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.18 Mar 12:46 AM
New ZealandPolice break up out of control party of more than 100 people in ChristchurchPolice were called to the party on Rattray St after reports of a rubbish fire at 10.20pm.17 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandSouth Island yet to pass Omicron peak, cases still risingAll of the DHBs in the south had a higher number of new cases today than yesterday.17 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandHot air balloon accidents: Pilots ejected due to not wearing harnessesEveryone on board was in danger after the balloons became pilot-less, TAIC says.16 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandRural hospitals 'potentially in jeopardy' - health expertDanger of rural hospitals and GP services being compromised by a centralised system.16 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandCafe fined $20,000 for breaching Covid rulesThe business is the first and only in South Canterbury to face action.16 Mar 08:23 PM
PoliticsJoy, relief and warnings as borders reopen after two yearsBorder reopening largely welcomed after 'desperate' times for business.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChallenging harvest for Canterbury arable farmersCanterbury's soggy harvest is shaping up to be a game of two halves for arable farmers.15 Mar 09:00 PM
TravelHanmer Springs flyride attraction gets consent, opposition group appealingThe flyride is expected to create 23 jobs and inject $4 million into the local economy.15 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandSurvivor completes Walk for Peace on anniversary of mosque attacksHe has fundraised more than $60,000 for three charities.14 Mar 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Depraved' businessman who filmed himself raping child appeals sentenceA man jailed for raping a little girl is also continuing his name suppression fight.14 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandRecord 2642 new cases of Covid reported in CanterburyCovid-19 cases have yet to peak in the region.14 Mar 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMosque attack anniversary: Man shot nine times finds love with March 15 reporterSurvivor falls for journalist who covered his harrowing story.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurgeries cut back; South Island case numbers should level off next weekThe total number of Covid-related deaths in the pandemic is 113.13 Mar 10:34 PM
CricketCanterbury Country cricket wrap: Big win for Cheviot over Weedons secures semi-final spotSemifinals locked in for this weekend.13 Mar 08:38 PM
New ZealandMosque attacks: Covid strikes on eve of anniversaryMosque closed and Friday prayer cancelled as precaution.10 Mar 11:46 PM
New ZealandLawn at Cranmer Square to be replaced after protesters leaveThe grass is fast-growing and the council will replace it with a more suitable option.10 Mar 09:13 PM
New Zealand'As soon as possible': Mayors urge officials to reopen rural hospitalsHospitals in Oxford, Waikari, Darfield and Ellesmere have been closed.10 Mar 08:36 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque attack: Families to see documentsDocuments released from police, district health board, St John and emergency specialist.10 Mar 05:25 PM
New ZealandMosque attack survivor out of hospital, will continue Walk for PeaceTemel Atacocuga was shot10 Mar 01:12 AM
New ZealandLive: Closing time announced for almost all MIQ hotelsAfter two years, MIQ curtains and barriers to close on almost all isolation hotels.09 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandHundreds of hay bales catch fire in CanterburyA trench was dug for the bales to be pushed into.09 Mar 06:10 PM
New ZealandRejected: Engineer's final legal bid after US polo star's death failsCase relates to 2018 death of Lauren Biddle at Christchurch hillside mansion.09 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe last post: One of NZ's last veterans care homes shuts its doorsBosses say it was a tough decision but the facility is no longer financially viable.09 Mar 02:11 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'Challenging' weeks ahead for Christchurch Hospital150 staff have tested positive for the virus.09 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandPacking up: Anti-mandate protesters leaving central ChristchurchThe group was told they had until Thursday to leave.08 Mar 10:39 PM
New ZealandCouncillor blasts proposed rates hike as 'not even remotely affordable'Environment Canterbury is proposing an average rate increase of 24.1 per cent.08 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandAnti-mandate protesters in Christchurch agree to leave by ThursdayA large number of protesters have been at the square since February 14.08 Mar 06:12 PM
New Zealand'Embarrassing': Ashburton councillors question authenticity of climate changeOne councillor stated she does not think climate change is 'intensifying.'07 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandCoroner warns of sunstrike after fatal crash in blinding sunCoroner issues warning about sunstrike after man dies in early-morning collision.06 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMP: 'A teacher said I would be just another Māori with six babies to six different dads'ACT MP and other Kiwi women confront bias ahead of International Women's Day.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Motorists asked to avoid area near AshburtonThe crash was reported to police just after midday.04 Mar 11:58 PM
New ZealandSecurity officer attacked by dogs: 'I didn't think I was going to get out of there'Judge orders destruction of the two animals.04 Mar 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmerThe sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.03 Mar 10:00 PM
