New ZealandTornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZWith 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.12 Jun 08:18 AM
New ZealandThreats against PM Jacinda Ardern triple in three yearsAnti-vax sentiment partly behind steep rise in threats.12 Jun 06:18 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hoursTornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.12 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandFormer NZ First MP dies suddenly in UK, aged 55In May 2020, Prosser claimed Covid-19 was a global conspiracy.11 Jun 06:19 PM
New ZealandWedding day chopper crash: Bride tells of horror injuries, screaming for husbandBride injured in helicopter crash on the way to her wedding photo shoot speaks a year on.11 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandTornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."11 Jun 06:08 AM
New ZealandChristchurch gun incident: Two arrests after man wounded in daytime shootingPolice say gun violence in communities will not be tolerated as two arrested.11 Jun 05:47 AM
New Zealand'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea levelForecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.10 Jun 02:40 AM
New ZealandManslaughter charge admitted over King Cobras killingKing Cobras member was fatally shot over a drug debt dispute in 2018.10 Jun 02:35 AM
New ZealandChristchurch stadium: Residents asked what to do about rising costsCouncil seeking public feedback after news the project will now cost up to $683 million.10 Jun 02:15 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Ngāi Tahu Ecan Bill is unnecessary and wrongOPINION: Ecan already has a formal partnership with Ngāi Tahu, John MacDonald writes.10 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandPloughman heading to Ireland champs without his trusty blue Ford"If it's not blue leave it in the shed," South Canterbury ploughman Bob Mehrtens says.09 Jun 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: A regional tax for Christchurch Stadium? I say yes!Christchurch cannot do it on its own.09 Jun 01:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch stadium debacle: Senior Crusaders coach blasts mayor, claims she 'never wanted it'Frustration builds after delays and cost blowouts.08 Jun 11:40 PM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition, another seriously injured in Christchurch assaultThere were reports of an altercation between people who were known to each other.08 Jun 10:02 PM
New ZealandPolice manhunt under way after former gang member shot in faceManhunt under way after daylight shooting ends with man being shot in face.08 Jun 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Just gutted': Portaloo, traffic management gear stolen from marathonThe first-ever Selwyn Marathon was held over the weekend.08 Jun 08:51 PM
OpinionHamish ClarkHamish Clark: Good riddance to the Christchurch stink - 'the pong is on the move'Despite a mechanical breakdown, the clean-up has finally started.08 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandThree Waters: Mayor labels shareholding plan 'sewage', tells PM to 'wake up'Councils fire up Three Waters opposition - Mahuta says time to 'move forward'.08 Jun 02:30 AM
CrimeBody found: Believed to be man last seen fleeing scene of crash in 2021Man missing since July 2021 after fleeing crash found dead near North Canterbury river.07 Jun 08:29 PM
OpinionLeeann Watson: Why Aucklanders and Wellingtonians are moving south to ChristchurchThe more Christchurch grows the more attractive it becomes for families and business.07 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Sign of the Kiwi Cafe hit by thieves in early morning raidIconic Christchurch cafe is calling for help from the public.06 Jun 08:19 PM
New ZealandPolice recover body found near Waimakariri RiverDeath is treated as unexplained, police inquiries continuing.06 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after car crashes into riverTwo people were initially trapped in the car.05 Jun 08:34 PM
New ZealandHorses and cats top threat to firefighters in animal rescuesThe humble house cat causes the second most injuries on animal callouts.04 Jun 10:07 PM
New ZealandMDMA laced with meth discovered in New ZealandThe tablets are triangular and came in a range of colours from red to pink/orange.03 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandWatch: Two people, two dogs winched to safety as river swellsThe people are reportedly in the Pinchgut Track area near the Okuku Range.02 Jun 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisgraced lawyer launches bid to return to lawDisgraced lawyer Davina Murray has launched a bid to get her legal career back.02 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandLifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farmDeclining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".02 Jun 07:41 PM
New ZealandAssaults on Corrections staff up 156%, 6000 workdays lost due to injuryMore than 6200 workdays were lost in the last year as staff recovered from their injuries.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsThe next Rotorua? Govt likely to pass Ngāi Tahu billThe Government looks set to pass a bill giving Ngāi Tahu rights to appoint councillors.02 Jun 07:14 AM
New Zealand'I'm not backing down from that rubbish': Church leader accused of hate speech and exploitationPastor Murray Watkinson hit out at the controversy.02 Jun 02:55 AM
New ZealandCrash victim's boyfriend avoids conviction for assaulting police officersGrieving man later lashed out at police.01 Jun 11:31 PM
New ZealandNew national security agency still not set up 18 months after recommendationThe government says "it is too early" to set the agency up.01 Jun 11:09 PM
