TravelSolid dumping of snow for Mt Hutt as severe weather hits regionThe ski field is still aiming to open on June 11.01 Jun 01:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: Repairing roads main priority for flood-stricken Canterbury - PMAgriculture Minister Damien O'Connor allocated $500,000 in funding for farmers and growers01 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandHelicopters ferrying stranded people across Ashburton River - for a priceTwo different companies are transporting people across the river as bridge shut.01 Jun 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Words can't describe it': Farmers return home after floodingThe drama unfolded on Sunday morning when the heavy downpour set in.01 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandMeat products recalled over fears of listeriaThe affected products include sliced roast beef and ham and whole hams.31 May 11:49 PM
PoliticsCanterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked regionBridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.31 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Live your best lives': Mother to two men responsible for crash that killed daughterThalia Newport, 20, died and eight people were injured in the February crash.31 May 08:06 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homesMop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.31 May 07:14 PM
New Zealand5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in CanterburyPeople in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.31 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandAshburton residents endure sleepless night as river risesAshburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.30 May 04:50 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic chopper rescue as farmer lifted to safetyThe helicopter lands amid the raging floodwaters to rescue a lone figure trapped below.30 May 03:04 AM
New Zealand'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river risesCivil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".30 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandCode red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fearsHeathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.29 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
Lifestyle'I was absolutely terrified': The Kiwi toddler who's spent half her life in hospitalMaddison Milne has spent almost half her life in hospital.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath threats: Man arrested over messages to National MPA man has been arrested over alleged threats to MP Simeon Brown.29 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warningsEmergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.29 May 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Amateur hour': NZ's Covid travel protocols not tough enough - travellerThe woman flew to Melbourne from Christchurch for a three-day visit to see her dog.28 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the countryIt will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.28 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandOne person dead in crash between car and truck in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to the crash in Bexley at about 11am on Friday.28 May 01:06 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle 'well-involved' house fire in ChristchurchFire crews were called to the fire on Pound Rd in Yaldhurst at about 11am on Friday.28 May 12:37 AM
New Zealand'An absolute hero': 7-year-old saved drowning sister from public poolRiley saw his 5-year-old sister, Ella, motionless at the bottom of the pool.27 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRadius, E-road report resultsA 4.3ha site at Belfast, Christchurch is to be developed into a new village with hospital.27 May 09:02 PM
New ZealandWho lit the match? Waiau Lodge Hotel owner wants answersPolice are now treating the fire as suspicious.27 May 08:10 PM
New ZealandChristchurch is the place to be this winterA lighting festival and Matariki fireworks show are just some of the events planned.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Foundation reduces reliance on ratepayer moneyRunning the foundation is estimated to cost $678,000 this year.27 May 01:47 AM
New ZealandIwi step in to avert coup at West Coast Regional CouncilFour of the council's seven members were set to remove the chairman from the role.27 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandDriver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crashPassenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.27 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly fungus myrtle rust found in ChristchurchMyrtle rust infects many of New Zealand's native plants and bad infections can be deadly.27 May 12:39 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICUOne night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.27 May 12:09 AM
SportTougher penalties possible after greyhound tests positive for methAngela Turnwald was banned for four months by the Judicial Control Authority for Racing.26 May 11:08 PM
New Zealand-10C: Coldest May morning in yearsThe wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.26 May 09:55 PM
