Latest from Christchurch

Coroner finds Christchurch uni student may have got ‘tangled in his bedding’ before fatal window fall

The death of the 19-year-old has been ruled as accidental.

‘Fierce' Christchurch lawyer dies in Aussie cliff fall

Lee Lee Heah has died in Australia in a fall from a cliff while climbing.

Warriors' 2025 fixtures: Anzac match in Christchurch, Panthers at home

All the key NRL fixtures for the Warriors.

Bomb scare at Christchurch police station; car surrounded

Officers cordon off car outside police station.

Fresh sex abuse claims against ex-staffer at Christchurch boarding school

Investigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.

Wintry blast: Temps to plunge near freezing, rain, hail, late-season snow to lash south

If you're in Queenstown, be prepared for chilly 1C overnight temperatures tomorrow.

Gemstones from The Sapphire Merchant

Gemma Brain and her brother Thomas source gemstones from all over the world to sell to Kiwis who want beautiful jewellery. Video / George Heard

Mama Hooch case: Appeal for rapist brothers moved to July 2025

The High Court will not hear the appeal for rapist brothers until next year.

'It was just wild': Human ashes found in stranger's shed

Knox had just moved into her rental when she stumbled across a peculiar-looking box.

Mosque shooter’s lawyers fear for their safety, identities to remain secret

Brenton Tarrant's lawyers were granted a rare order to permanently suppress their names.

Ultimate summer gig guide: Coldplay, Laneway and all the events in between

Ready for NZ summer? These are all the festivals and concerts to mark in your calendar.

New owners, new colours: Costae ready for NZ 1000 Guineas challenge

Costae's path to Riccarton: 'We weren’t comfortable running her on heavy tracks.'

Yanfei Bao: Memorial service to honour a 'beautiful life'

A public memorial service will be held for the real estate agent next week.

All eyes on Keayang Zahara in $500k Ascent debut at Addington

Jason Lee: 'She loves to look around' - Keayang Zahara ready for Addington debut.

Man who killed grandfather in Christchurch park appeals, given home detention

Jayden Kahi mistakenly believed the victim was trying to kidnap his son.

'Traumatic': Two boys flee after alleged kidnapping attempt in Christchurch

Two boys walking home were approached by a couple in a car and told to get in.

Table-topping Napier City Rovers fizzing for National League run home

Napier City Rovers' hopes of making the National League final are in their own hands.

Ground zero: High-flying Black Caps prepare for England and Bazball

Hagley Oval has a new head groundsman ahead of the first test of the summer.