New Zealand‘Mum’s home stolen’: Man charged after disappearance of tiny homeA 40-year-old is due to appear in court charged with burglary.07 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandSecond person dies in hospital after Canterbury crashOne person died at the scene, a person travelling with them died in hospital a day later.07 Oct 03:05 AM
EntertainmentKiwi film opens Hawai’i International Film FestivalMiki Magasiva’s Christchurch-based film has 'incredible' world premiere in Honolulu.07 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandMan critically injured after one-punch attack in ChristchurchThe victim was unconscious and in critical condition when police found him.04 Oct 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Living fossils': Rare species found at stream restoration siteSurprise discovery may change the future of the restoration project.04 Oct 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElite high school’s new $16m gym — and the old boy who backed itIs this New Zealand's best school gym? The newest facility in our oldest private school.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two critically injured in serious crash near ChristchurchEmergency services rushed to the scene on Old West Coast Rd in Kirwee, Selwyn overnight.03 Oct 08:24 PM
New ZealandEvacuated residents flee flooded homes overnight, damage still unknown‘I’ve got an autistic son who didn’t want to get out of the car.'03 Oct 07:59 PM
TravelIs Christchurch now the coolest place in Aotearoa?Creatives and community leaders believe Christchurch is enjoying a cultural renaissance.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Nothing short of a miracle': Snorkelling victim had turned life around, dedicated family manPaora Poihipi was doing what he loved before he tragically died.02 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMotorsport'I want to be F1 world champion': Meet the Kiwi teen tipped as the next Liam LawsonA teen driver is set on F1, top school ballers battle it out, Light Bears go flat.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk women not 'asking for trouble': Rape trial judge debunks 'common misconceptions'Judge in serial rape trial addresses 'common misconceptions' around sex crimes.01 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'He is an animal': Ex-partner of now convicted serial rapist speaksThe woman says John Hope Muchirahondo just 'took what he wanted'.30 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandDetective's 'worst-case scenario': Serial rapist allegedly assaulted teen while under police investigationInside the police case that brought down a 'vile' serial rapist.30 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Island towns lose power after helicopter strikes transmission linesA crop-dusting helicopter caused a power outage in Lake Tekapo and Albury this morning.30 Sep 01:02 AM
New ZealandParaglider flown to hospital after being critically hurt in fallEmergency services rushed to scene after reports of fall from height.30 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
New Zealand'A bloody legend': Guide killed in avalanche living his best life, family sayBrett Evans, 38, was killed in an avalanche in Canterbury last week.29 Sep 07:52 PM
New ZealandFive hurt in Canterbury road crash; two helicopters fly injured to hospitalHato Hone St John said five people were taken to hospital via road and helicopter.28 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandMultiple people injured after boat sinks in SouthlandTwo people are in a serious condition and a third person is moderately injured.28 Sep 12:57 AM
New Zealand'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closureOne staff member described the plant like a family.27 Sep 05:30 AM
Employment'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobsAlliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.27 Sep 01:06 AM
AgribusinessAnxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meetingHundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.26 Sep 09:24 PM
New ZealandOur daughter's future: Couple fight $1.7m property seizures linked to cannabis growPolice found $153,000 in cash in couple's wardrobe. Now they've lost two homes.26 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?Watch25 Sep 07:41 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after North Canterbury crash, police confirmThe single-vehicle crash was reported at 8pm yesterday.25 Sep 07:16 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing tripThe victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.25 Sep 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Moving': Brother of freed Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens floored by global supportChris Mehrtens wants to thank all those who helped raise $30,000 over the last 24 hours.25 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandCTV building collapse: Design company owner's oversight of inexperienced engineer 'virtually non-existent'Complaint upheld against boss of company behind design of ill-fated CTV building in Chch.25 Sep 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCMeet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby teamSouth Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.24 Sep 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Fantastic development opportunity': Head Hunters gang pad sells for bargain $378kThe former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.24 Sep 06:51 AM
New ZealandPort Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report revealsBlaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.24 Sep 01:37 AM
