New ZealandLow crime rate leaves residents of Canterbury town feeling safeThere are 12.68 crimes committed in Selwyn per 10,000 people per month.12 Nov 12:01 AM
New ZealandJail for drunk driver who killed midwifeDaryl Price was drunk and found with meth and cannabis in system after horror crash.11 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after crash in CanterburyThe police said emergency services were called about 3:15pm to the crash.11 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandAnger at DB proposal to close Monteith's breweryThe front of house —including the restaurant and bar— will remain open.11 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandYoung Christchurch butcher wins apprentice of the yearBlair Wright, of Peter Timbs Meats, only just turned 19.11 Nov 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandViolent secret: 'Notorious' offender given name suppression in bid to help him make a better life for himselfHigh-profile offender given chance by judge to rehabilitate, name and details suppressed.11 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandElectricity price hike looking more likely in the southAurora Energy wants to invest $520 million in fixing its deteriorating networks.11 Nov 08:36 PM
New ZealandFlying in the face of reason or not?Christchurch International Airport wants to develop a new airport on farmland at Tarras.11 Nov 08:34 PM
New ZealandCall to put an 'h' into Wakatipu"Whakatipu" is the undisputed Maori spelling.11 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandChristchurch house prices soarThe median price in the city was $526,000 as of October.11 Nov 07:48 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Girls' High school block rebuild a 'tricky road' - board chairAfter independent reviews, the ministry has agreed to rebuild the main and tech block.11 Nov 07:18 PM
New ZealandLucky Palmerston North resident wins $14.3mThe golden ticket was sold at Melody's New World in Palmerston North.11 Nov 09:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careKiwi health tech firm poised to leap-frog competitorsCoveted European certification will help elbow past rivals in $200b global market.11 Nov 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Horrifically tone-deaf': Council grapples with new planning rulesThe new rules would increase building heights and scrap car-parking requirements.11 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandHow did Cantabrians vote on the referendums?Three electorates voted in favour of legalising cannabis while four voted against.11 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury mayor on verge of finishing 180km charity rideThe journey from Arthur's Pass to the shores of Lake Ellesmere began on November 9.11 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandChristchurch school evacuated after bomb threatsThe school was evacuated at about 11.10am for an hour.10 Nov 11:54 PM
New ZealandNorth Canterbury man dies in accidental shootingPolice were called to the property in the Hurunui District on Sunday afternoon.10 Nov 10:36 PM
New ZealandRising sea levels: Chch council agrees to start adaption planningAbout 25,000 properties will be exposed to coastal flooding over the next 100 years.10 Nov 10:05 PM
New ZealandPeter Ellis appeal: New complainant comes forwardThey have come forward decades after he was convicted of abusing kids at childcare centre.10 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandRare ducklings to be sent to Christchurch 'wild duck school'The ducklings will go to the Isaac Conservation & Wildlife Trust.10 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandCanterbury mums with postnatal depression waiting months for helpOne mum was told due to the wait list there will be no appointments until the New Year.10 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe future of the frontline: Hijab introduced to police uniform, first officer to wear it 'proud'Police design branded hijab as part of front line uniform, to be worn first by Zeena Ali10 Nov 08:29 PM
New ZealandControversial boarding house in Christchurch gets green lightResidents say it would change the dynamic of the community.10 Nov 08:17 PM
New ZealandCDHB slammed for unjustified dismissal; must pay worker $42kThe CDHB was ordered to pay the worker $15,863.60 in lost wages and $27,000 compensation.10 Nov 07:45 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Girls' High building set for quake rebuild as ministry backflipsConstruction is likely to start in late 2022.10 Nov 07:11 PM
RacingControversial start but deserving winner at NZ CupSelf Assured headed a trifecta of training greatness in the New Zealand Trotting Cup.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.10 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandWhat's the right game plan for the city council over the next decade?The Long Term Plan 2021-2031 will set the strategic direction of the council.10 Nov 12:40 AM
New ZealandStrict conditions: Parole board to monitor 'untreated' Blenheim sex abuse teacher Jaimee Cooney on releaseMore details have released about the parole conditions for a sex abusing former teacher10 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandCalls for cuts to neighbourhood BBQ funding ignoredA further $24,631.24 has been allocated towards barbecues across Christchurch.09 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandWhite supremacist wants NZ authorities to pay legal billsPhilip Arps was found metres from mosque during March 15 gunman's sentencing.09 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandEx-husband guilty of frenzied daytime murder of Auckland librarianThe man admitted he must have stabbed ex-wife but insisted he had no desire to harm her.09 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandHeat returning to South Island this weekChristchurch is expected to warm up each day this week.09 Nov 10:18 PM