TravelDiverted Tonga passengers spend two nights in Christchurch chapel"I said to myself ‘this is not looking good." 1500 passengers divert through Christchurch.29 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandDairy farm murder: Convicted man launches appealsTony Waldron was attacked as he slept.26 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandChristchurch to lose post-quake chairs artwork as land put up for saleThe 185 white chairs have stood as a monument to the lives lost in the 2011 quakes.25 Jan 09:16 PM
New Zealand'His death shall not be in vain'; Parents addressing son’s death in Ukraine accuse Russia of genocideBody found of NZ aid worker killed by artillery shell24 Jan 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBuilder insolvency to cost creditors $698,000A slew of problems, some pandemic-related, seem to have struck another builder.24 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in house fire near concert venueMultiple fire crews from Christchurch Central, Wigram and Spreydon were called to fire.24 Jan 06:33 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced for possession of more than 1000 child sexual abuse publicationsThe 59-year-old was arrested at his Merivale home in October 2021.24 Jan 04:10 AM
EntertainmentRocketman Sir Elton John jets into New Zealand for last-ever showsLegendary chart-topper arrives for three final gigs.24 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandBuilder sentenced for $300k tax evasion, spent money on Uber Eats, travelJudge: 'Offending of this nature is akin to theft of the taxpayers from this country'.24 Jan 12:25 AM
New ZealandPerson hospitalised after incident at Christchurch’s Jellie ParkSt John confirmed the patient was moderately injured.23 Jan 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesVisitor numbers up, and where are Kiwis escaping to as travel surges?Figures show overseas travel by Kiwis is stronger as international visitor numbers rise.20 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandMetService Christchurch weather: January 21stMetService Christchurch weather: January 21stWatch20 Jan 12:16 AM
New ZealandGovernors Bay locals put police on to 'antisocial' driversSeveral other vehicles have been identified and are actively being sought by local police.19 Jan 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris KeallChris Keall: Ardern’s mixed legacy with The Christchurch Call and social mediaFew leaders have had such a compelling presence on social media but PM's legacy is mixed.19 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandRock thrown through Christchurch couple’s window lands next to wife’s headThe Spreydon resident said they're racking their brains over why the attack occurred.19 Jan 08:43 PM
Crime'They'll disown her': Female sailor sentenced for indecent assault on male superior officerThree fellow sailors had accused her of inappropriate touching over a single night.18 Jan 03:39 AM
Crime'I didn't mean to': Female sailor accused of 'indecent' touch of naval officer testifiesRoselia Epati was charged with three counts of indecent assault.17 Jan 05:01 AM
CrimeCourt martial: Woman accused of groping three people aboard ship, including superior officerShe is accused of having groped two women and a man.16 Jan 03:37 AM
New Zealand'Unfair and unsafe': Gang members block hospital parking, intimidate publicGang members blocked off parks at Christchurch Hospital in the lead-up to Christmas.13 Jan 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyerNigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.13 Jan 04:23 PM
New ZealandFamilies ‘mortified’ after racial tagging attack overnightNazi symbols, "n" word were spraypainted overnight throughout the area.12 Jan 10:34 PM
New Zealand'We still have hope': Missing NZ aid worker could be found aliveColleague wary of disinformation, hopeful NZ aid worker Andrew Bagshaw is still alive.12 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandMagnet fishing: Dad and sons try their luck at bottom of Avon RiverSome people catch fish. Tim Riley catches cell phones, nails, and whatever else is metal.12 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandSlouching in court: Teen accused of jumping on mum, baby in tent rebuked by judgeThe judge asked the man if he was tired before telling him to "stand up straight".11 Jan 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFailed Canterbury house-builder forecast to owe $1m+"Struggled with delays around building materials and consents."11 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandChch resident critically injured in evening assaultPolice responded to an assault at a Linwood address on Tuesday.10 Jan 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Terrified': Patient ‘gobsmacked’ after dentist trip ends in request for HIV testThe dental clinic is now reviewing the “isolated incident”.10 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandNZ aid worker Andrew Bagshaw likely in Russian handsPolice and Army are now searching for the son of two prominent NZ doctors.10 Jan 05:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careAfter seven-year struggle, $317m Ryman plans approvedRollercoaster ride for $317m estate continues, but project opponents already grumbling.08 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandFormer Mongrel Mob boss Chad Puru's death will be referred to the CoronerDeath of Chad Puru, former Mongrel Mob boss, not considered suspicious. police say.08 Jan 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgainst the odds, they managed to buy a first home. Can they hang on?They laid their dreams of home ownership bare. Eighteen months on, how have they fared?06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ company develops pilotless planes to fight bushfiresWorld-leading move converts planes to drones for work in tough conditions.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple airsoft gun incidents in Christchurch as cars, pedestrians shot atThe spate of shootings was in the city's northwest.05 Jan 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journeyThe Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.04 Jan 04:00 PM
