New ZealandRSV rates drop in Canterbury but raging winter illness keeps hospitals 'extremely busy'Cantabrians are being urged to save the emergency department for urgent care only02 Aug 08:15 PM
New ZealandDoctor caught drink-driving at four times limitBreast-imaging radiologist says he'd had just two glasses of wine after blowing 1126mcg.02 Aug 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew building consents: How the major regions compare, and why Wellington is laggingNew stock not coming online to the same degree as other cities a 'cause for concern'.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty upsetting': Cat shot in eye, owner wants answersEddy has lost vision in his eye, most likely permanently, after the shooting.01 Aug 11:57 PM
New ZealandAlleged drink driver found asleep in overturned carThe driver recorded a breath-alcohol level of 1392mcg, police say.01 Aug 11:02 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor standing by reduced seating decision for multi-use arenaShe joined Canterbury Mornings with John McDonald on Newstalk ZB at 10am.01 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandThousands sign petition over Christchurch stadium cutbackThe council voted last week to reduce the capacity of the stadium to 25,000 seats.01 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandSDHB putting patients at risk - reportOne Dunedin Hospital ward was regularly understaffed by 20 per cent or more.01 Aug 07:09 PM
New ZealandMan suffered in agony after knee surgeryPainful post-operative infection went untreated due to nursing shortage.01 Aug 06:04 PM
New ZealandChristchurch family crowing after finally bagging Tony the roosterTony the rooster was set to rule the roost but is now up for adoption at the SPCA.31 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandPerson injured after crashing into power pole in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to the incident on Dyers Pass Rd at about 10.30am.29 Jul 10:59 PM
New ZealandDeath of Christchurch mum of four: Police inquiries ongoingHeather Foote was found with critical injuries at her Port Hills Rd home on Monday.29 Jul 07:26 PM
New Zealand'Reign of terror': Girlfriend bashed outside police stationJust metres from help, the woman was punched repeatedly in the face and head.29 Jul 06:55 PM
New Zealand'It's not on': New Christchurch Hospital car park building still waiting on consentThe New Zealand Nurses Organisation says It's taken too long.29 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangs of the Mainland: 'Prospect for violence real' as patch numbers surge in CanterburyGang numbers surging upward in NZ - and soon the South Island chapters could be warring.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExtension granted for dumping items destroyed in West Coast floodingFree dumping was expected to end on Thursday but will now end on Sunday.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive new MIQ Covid cases, WHO staffer's NZ mercy dash from FijiThe flight with the seriously-ill WHO worker on board will land in Auckland today.29 Jul 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Significant demand': Youth hub expected to ease pressure on Christchurch mental health servicesConstruction on the hub will begin after an additional $2.5 million from Government.28 Jul 09:14 PM
New ZealandWoman found at property with critical injuries dies in hospitalThe woman was rushed to hospital just before 1pm on Tuesday.28 Jul 08:28 PM
New ZealandFire in roof of house in ChristchurchIt reached a size of 15x10m and is now contained.28 Jul 07:57 PM
RetailTaco Bell hints at new store opening in NZMexican-styled food chain hints broadly at a new restaurant in southern city.28 Jul 06:40 PM
New ZealandCoupland's mince and cheese ranked among NZ's best piesThe Christchurch-based business took out gold in the commercial wholesale category.28 Jul 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Hopelessly inadequate': Driver in crash that killed 28-year-old avoids jailThe crash happened in Scotland St, Central Otago, on December 13 last year.28 Jul 12:46 AM
PropertyBuilding consents in Christchurch up 12%However, residential property listings continue to remain low in the Garden City.27 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandWoman in critical condition after serious incident at Christchurch propertyPolice are investigating after a woman was found critically injured in Christchurch.27 Jul 09:19 PM
New ZealandSir Russell Coutts' fight over water for private golf course not finished yetHis recent resource consent victory has been appealed to the Environment Court.27 Jul 08:55 PM
Sport'Can feel the love from here': Wonderful but exhausting journey for FairweatherIt was a pretty impressive couple of days for the 17-year-old Kavanagh College head girl.27 Jul 07:37 PM
New ZealandAbout 80 high-security prisoners to be sent to OtagoA significant number of high security prisoners to be moved to Otago Corrections Facility.27 Jul 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Dominant issue': Councils at odds over new rules for AirbnbsCouncils and iwi working on a new combined plan to cover the whole West Coast.27 Jul 02:38 AM
New ZealandCalamity brothers: Pair jailed after gun mishap and bus crashBrothers' spree resulted in an associate dropped off at hospital with a shotgun wound.27 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in southMetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.27 Jul 12:17 AM
New ZealandCovid vaccine clinics staying open to 10pm as CDHB ramps up roll-outThe CDHB estimates vaccinations will increase to 37,000 a week by the end of August.26 Jul 09:55 PM
BusinessMoving on up: Flat that last sold for $30k could fetch $500,000Property last came on the market in 1981.26 Jul 01:58 AM
