New ZealandTeen was listening to music while walking along train tracks when he was killedShaun Reynolds, 18, died after he was hit by a train in Darfield yesterday.18 Oct 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Beaten up and strangled': Dad confronts man who attacked teen daughter in family homeThe judge told Quinton Ohlson he was 'literally the thing that goes bump in the night'.18 Oct 04:54 AM
New ZealandEmails warn of ‘staffing crisis’ at Canterbury’s Forensic Mental Health ServiceA staffer said they were providing care that was 'at best negligent, and at worst unsafe'.17 Oct 11:57 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in freight train incident in CanterburyThe loaded train was travelling from Darfield to Christchurch when the incident occurred.17 Oct 11:12 PM
New ZealandTwo companies sentenced after fatal Weka Pass crash that killed popular boat skipperJulian Bruins Yates, 52, a skipper for Black Cat Cruises was killed in the crash.17 Oct 09:58 PM
New ZealandOne-armed hitchhiker killer Shane Hoko recalled to prisonShane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.17 Oct 09:09 PM
New Zealand'How dare you?' Family recall pain as martial arts killer jailed'A part of me will be broken for the rest of my life,' the victim's son says.17 Oct 03:12 AM
New ZealandRapist apologised to victim then denied the offending through two harrowing trialsChristchurch man jailed for raping a vulnerable teenage girl in 2007 - shows no remorse.16 Oct 11:06 PM
New ZealandTrain crashes into stolen car fleeing police; teen driver tried to beat level crossingCrumpled wreck at scene as police talk to person of interest.16 Oct 09:02 PM
VideoFocus: Stolen car hit by trainWreckage of stolen car hit by a train cleared by emergency services. Video / Nathan MortonWatch16 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandHeavily pregnant woman stabbed as she fought off teen robbersThe woman lunged for the gun that was pointed at her head.16 Oct 04:00 AM
PoliticsThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandStrong gusts over 110km/h cancel six Wellington Airport flightsYesterday, strong winds also affected flights in and out of Christchurch Airport.15 Oct 05:31 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Gusts top 200km/h, lift roofs, down power lines and trees in CanterburyGusts have topped 200km/h in Canterbury today.14 Oct 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Work of the devil': Man's religious upbringing linked to hidden cameras, 40,000 objectional imagesThe man was taught all things sexual were 'the work of the devil'.14 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctor accused of trying to murder partner, also questioned about first husband's deathFile reveals what Shelagh Dawson told police, photos of prescription drugs.13 Oct 11:00 PM
Kahu1 Drop Nation’s new album pays homage to music scene strugglesChristchurch group's new album includes official One New Zealand Warriors anthem.13 Oct 09:52 PM
LifestyleWhat it's like inside Mecca's newly opened Christchurch megastoreMega Mecca store - 2nd biggest in Australasia - opens in Christchurch CBD retail precinct.13 Oct 03:48 AM
CrimeWoman who faked pregnancy claims she was at work during lengthy offendingJudge says Nicola Watts was trying to deflect the blame for her behaviour.13 Oct 03:32 AM
New ZealandElection day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rainMetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.13 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandDeadly love triangle: The woman at the centre of fatal dispute between two best friendsA former prison guard's been found guilty of murdering his estranged partner’s new lover.12 Oct 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig read: No body, no gun - the murder of Mike McGrathThe full story of the former prison guard who killed his old mate.12 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandDavid Benbow found guilty of murdering childhood friendMichael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.12 Oct 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Theft isn't the answer': Man loses family jewellery following caravan heistThe $10,000 caravan was stolen despite 'unbreakable' wheel clamps.11 Oct 07:29 PM
CrimeGang-pad bashing: Mongols MC member to remain behind bars for NYE manslaughterLyndon Sheed was found guilty of manslaughter after punching Kane Wayman.11 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandCops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agentYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.10 Oct 11:14 PM
New ZealandMurder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrialDavid Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.09 Oct 01:34 AM
PoliticsAs NZ First and Act continue to bicker, is there room for Top in Parliament?Top is keen to enter Parliament - does Ilam want to help them get there?06 Oct 04:44 AM
New Zealand'I do not know how I will cope': Jodi Barnett farewelled at moving serviceHusband Simon gives a heartfelt, eloquent tribute to his wife.06 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandPair attacked with wheel brace while sleepingA woman appeared in court after bashing her ex and his new girlfriend while they slept.05 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandTeen charged with manslaughter following fatal crashAn 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.05 Oct 07:12 PM
New ZealandPolice to trial controversial DNA tool for two of NZ's most high-profile cold casesPolice hope genealogy sites can help find Alicia O'Reilly and Mellory Manning's killers.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: How new 12-level hotel at Ellerslie was builtFrom Monday this week, Safari began operating the hotel under its franchise arrangement.04 Oct 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Body for money': Man organised sex work for underage girlThe man organised sex work for the teenage girl and took $100 of her earnings.04 Oct 12:20 AM
