New ZealandVaccine scam: Police investigating door-knockers charging $100 for free jabThe men have fake Ministry of Health business cards and an eftpos machine.19 Sep 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Prison doesn't usually offer hope. Why this unit is differentImagine living in lockdown for six years and no tech. How would you adapt to life outside?19 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's been a roller coaster': Canterbury's biggest New Year's event set to go aheadRock band Opshop and pop-rock band stellar* will headline the event.16 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe NZ Agricultural Show must go on - presidentCanterbury A&P Association president hopes region will be in Level 1 for November show.16 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandOff-road crash tragedy: Driver escapes conviction over girlfriend's death4WD vehicle fell 24m in vertical drop.15 Sep 10:39 PM
New ZealandOne person critically injured in alleged assaultThe alleged assault happened at a residential property in Christchurch.15 Sep 07:35 PM
New ZealandBlock of shops extensively damaged by fireWitnesses reported seeing smoke and flames.15 Sep 07:12 PM
New ZealandStashed treasure trove: Renowned artist dies but where are the paintings?Artist stopped painting 5 years ago and became increasingly reclusive.14 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandRed lightning: Christchurch photographer captures rare weather eventRed sprites are rare bolts of lightning rarely seen from the ground.14 Sep 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Extremely disappointed': Law Society to look into lawyer's lockdown Wānaka tripSociety fears lawyer may have 'misused' document allowing travel to court hearings.14 Sep 08:14 PM
New ZealandDeath of Christchurch mum not suspicious - but police investigation ongoing56-year-old was found severely injured at home and died two days later.14 Sep 07:48 PM
New ZealandBrrr: Spring frost for parts of the south, some places recording -4While the south is shivering, Kaitaia is revelling in 16C.14 Sep 07:01 PM
New ZealandMother pleads for apology over death of son in custodyBoyd Cuttance, 44, died 'a broken man' in Corrections' custody in 2012.14 Sep 06:31 PM
New Zealand'Pure conspiracy': Councillor's 'unhelpful' vaccine postsCouncillor Lee Vandervis posts social media comments on debunked alternative remedy.14 Sep 05:51 PM
New ZealandPolice 'crawling' around Christchurch suburb after alleged assaultPolice are making inquiries into the matter.14 Sep 01:04 AM
New Zealand20-year-old man dead after head-on crash in ChristchurchEmergency services were alerted to the crash on Sumner Rd shortly before 11pm.13 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandCruel lack of empathy in post of partygoers doing Nazi saluteGroup makes fun of the murder of millions in shocking social media post.13 Sep 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailNew $300m Halswell mini-town centre gets consentPool, gym, cinemas, apartments, supermarket, childcare and housing planned for site.13 Sep 05:25 AM
New ZealandSnow to 200m, hail and thunder: South set for chilly spring blastSnow may be accompanied by showers and hail and thunder storms, MetService says.13 Sep 12:11 AM
New Zealand'Unbelievably selfish': Auckland couple's Wānaka getaway condemnedQueenstown mayor Jim Boult initially speechless when told of alert level breach.12 Sep 05:57 PM
New ZealandKiwi Sri Lankan after terror attack: I'm 'apologetic' for the crime we didn't commit'I had never feared going to the supermarket in my life.'12 Sep 05:41 AM
New ZealandSkydiver transported to hospital after 'hard landing' in PukakiIt is thought the man sustained a leg injury when landing in the Tekapo-Twizel Rd area.10 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandInsurer admits giving pensioner's personal info to suspected fraudsterIAG believes the pensioner's signature was forged.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: Inside mall terrorist's 10 years to meltdown - and how he could have been stoppedSamsudeen's path to terrorism ... and claims he could have been stopped.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisabled kea wows scientists with clever self-care trickA kea missing the top half of his beak has been observed using tools to preen himself.10 Sep 09:00 AM
New Zealand50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridgeThe Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.10 Sep 04:40 AM
TourismGloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses30 potentially looking to shut up shop, yet others say they've had their best year yet.10 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandUpdated: 'Trees down all over the place': Strong winds cause havoc, clean up beginsThe wild weather has hampered the ability of crews to get fires under control.10 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandCheers! Christchurch brewery wins world beer awardThird year in a row for growing craft beer business.09 Sep 10:17 PM
New ZealandCold case: Police reveal new DNA lead in sex worker's 2008 murderDetectives probing Mellory Manning murder want to identify "Male B".09 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandCock-a-doodle don't! Woman convicted for rowdy roostersNeighbours cry fowl over cacophony of crowing from free-range farm in new subdivision.09 Sep 07:12 PM
New ZealandScooter, skateboard used in attack on school contractorOne of the teenagers swung a scooter into the contractor's face.09 Sep 09:26 AM
New ZealandBeep beep! Coyotes scare geese off fairways at top golf courseThe not-so featherbrained idea is the inspiration of a club member.09 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Airport evacuated after 'suspicious item' foundPolice say the domestic terminal was evacuated as a precaution.09 Sep 01:49 AM
