New ZealandKirwee, Canterbury forest fire: 50 firefighters extinguish blazeFire and Emergency said there have been no significant flareups overnight.05 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandForest fire contained: Not out of the woods yet as mercury to soar above 30CFire crews brace for big day across tinder-dry Canterbury.04 Feb 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Super-spreader event' shuts school: 39 staff get Covid at teacher-only daySchool hopes today and Waitangi Day will act as a circuit-breaker.04 Feb 04:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTranstasman poultry heiresses to take each other on at Urban PoloThe Lexus Urban Polo returns to Christchurch’s Hagley Park on Saturday, February 10.03 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandStranded in the US: Kiwi woman's blood clot lands her with $300k+ bill as travel insurance deniedNicole Erickson and her husband were about to attend a wedding when she fell ill.02 Feb 08:13 PM
CrimeSecret compartments and suitcases full of money: Meth syndicate's 'cash custodian' sentencedThe church-going defendant “holds himself up as an example of what can go wrong”.02 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Another comfy chair please': Apprentice's request escalates to suspension, awarded $30,000'I had no choice but to resign,' he told the ERA.01 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandChristchurch homicide: Alleged killer keeps name secret for nowThe 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.01 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandMechanic to pay $30k in alleged Range Rover trading scamCouple took an SUV to him to have it repaired and then ended up carless.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother’s heartbreak: Sheet near heater ignited house fire that killed two kidsAn 8-year-old boy and his 8-month-old sister died in the fire.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe drive-by shooting at Mongols pad that led to discovery of guns, cash and drugsThe gang's president and sergeant in arms have pleaded guilty after a bust at the pad.01 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandNorfolk Island murderer deported, arrives in ChristchurchGlenn McNeill murdered Sydney woman Janelle Patton over 20 years ago.01 Feb 02:09 AM
KahuNgāi Tahu CEO steps down after 12 yearsArihia Bennett was first the female and longest-serving chief executive.31 Jan 05:30 PM
New ZealandElderly couple killed in Canterbury crash after driver suffered medical event - coronerThe couple, who were together for 61 years, died in the 2020 crash.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch homicide probe: Police search Avon River for gunThe 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.30 Jan 08:13 PM
New Zealand‘Terrible coincidence’: Drivers killed in Ōamaru crash worked for the same companyTwo people died after a large truck and trailer collided on SH1 south of Ōamaru.30 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandLotto: $17.25 million claimed by lucky Canterbury playerThe mouthwatering prize was won from a ticket sold on MyLotto30 Jan 01:08 AM
New Zealand'An angel of light': Widower pays tribute to mother killed in double-fatal crashThe mother's baby survived the crash completely uninjured.29 Jan 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful wife and loving mum': Mother killed, baby survives double fatal crashThe mother's baby survived the crash completely uninjured.29 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandFirefighters probe whether blaze which destroyed two homes linked to rubbish fireThe owners of the property says they're working with fire investigators.29 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandTwo dead following serious crash on SH1 near ŌamaruIt's believed a truck has crashed into a tree on SH1 near Ōamaru.28 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandStranded whale dies at Christchurch beachOfficials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.28 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandBeached whale in Moncks BayPolice instruct members of the public to remove their cars, to allow for a response to a beached whale in Moncks Bay. Video / Claire SherwoodWatch28 Jan 05:05 PM
New ZealandHundreds gather as 'big' whale strands off Christchurch beachThe whale became stranded some time before 9pm.28 Jan 09:26 AM
New ZealandLotto's $17.2m win: One lucky player scores bigThe winning ticket was sold on MyLotto.27 Jan 04:54 PM
New ZealandDad's growling stomach gets in the way of tiger cub gender revealThe gender of two Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo have been revealed.26 Jan 01:18 AM
New ZealandPatients left cowering as gang fight breaks out in EDPolice are investigating the gang-related assault on Wednesday night.25 Jan 10:11 PM
EntertainmentFoo Fighters punter arrested after X-rated concert actOne of the US band's Christchurch fans had a 'cheeky' surprise for the musicians.25 Jan 04:17 AM
New ZealandGreymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robberyTwo Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.25 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandCanterbury crash: One dead, two injured following serious crash near TwizelThe two-vehicle crash occurred at 10.19 am.24 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandPolice are investigating a gang-on-gang assault at Christchurch Hospital emergency departmentThe fight broke out in the waiting room around 8.15pm.24 Jan 09:24 PM
OpinionDavid Williams: Christchurch debates hosting Comm Games, but can it afford it?Opinion: Mayor Phil Mauger is reheating the plan for the city to host the games again.24 Jan 09:11 PM
New ZealandPolice make arrest over Christchurch father's killingThe 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street three weeks ago.24 Jan 08:40 PM
New Zealand'Bankrupt the city': Protesters crash council meeting on Commonwealth Games bidThe Christchurch City Council has voted to consider a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.24 Jan 04:51 AM
