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
New Zealand'Covered in blood': Taxi driver stabbed, goes to McDonald’s for helpAn Auckland woman appeared in court this morning charged over the assault.10 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandTense scenes as mosque attack terrorist's gun licence referees speak at inquestOne man told a lawyer to 'sit down' and refused to answer her question.10 Oct 08:54 PM
New Zealand‘Taken too soon’: Grandparents named as victims of fatal crashCouple, who had eight grandchildren, died after two-vehicle smash in Kirwee.10 Oct 07:48 AM
New ZealandBeachside mansion owner upsets locals with efforts to scare off seagullsThe high-pitched sound is designed to keep seagulls away.09 Oct 09:43 PM
New Zealand'You will live with this tragedy': Father avoids jail over crash that killed his childrenThe tragedy happened when the family was going to see the snow for the first time.09 Oct 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly sad': Woman found dead at Christchurch property ‘did a lot' for communityThe woman had been part of the local neighbourhood watch for decades, her neighbour said.09 Oct 02:45 AM
New Zealand'It's pretty rough': Colleagues witness ‘devoted’ dad's exploding tyre deathThe man was doing a routine fitting when the tyre burst.08 Oct 11:21 PM
New ZealandMan charged with Christchurch murder known to alleged victimEmergency services were called to a home on Mt Pleasant Rd at 5pm yesterday.08 Oct 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNetball'Our next Silver Ferns': Netball's elite and their superstar coachesFormer Silver Ferns are coaching the next generation at the National School Champs.08 Oct 06:56 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after woman's body found at Christchurch houseEmergency services were called to a home on Mount Pleasant Rd at 5pm yesterday.08 Oct 12:40 AM
New Zealand'No simple answer': Student party crush tragedy sparks safety callsCoroner makes safety recommendations five years after Sophia Crestani's death.07 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Patient accommodation forced to turn away hundreds gets lifelineRānui House had to turn away 664 families last year because it was full.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhale watching while picking winter-grown greens'People have seen whales out there and a lot of dolphins. It’s absolutely fantastic.'07 Oct 04:00 PM
