Sponsored StoriesEscape to an aquatic wonderlandFrom relaxation and pampering to high-octane fun, the whole family will be in raptures.23 Nov 11:00 AM
New ZealandNew Hanmer Springs water playground completeThe all-ages children's AquaPlay area features brightly coloured water slides and spouts.17 Nov 08:48 PM
BusinessHanmer's mothballed historic hotel may get new lifeCPG Hotels could be about to breathe new life into the historic Heritage Hotel.27 Oct 08:02 PM
New ZealandBig cat mystery: 'Very daunting' fresh sighting in CanterburyOver the years there have been a number of reported sightings of big cats in Canterbury.25 Oct 11:29 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury motorway reopens after large fire on SH7 near Hanmer SpringsFirefighters have now contained both blazes and will stay at the scene overnight.17 Sep 05:54 AM
New ZealandDoomsday bunkers: Rich Americans 'escaping to NZ'Queenstown has long had rumours swirling about its doomsday escapers in boltholes.16 Jul 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe hunt for New Zealand's mysterious billionaire bunkersPreppers' billionaire bunkers in New Zealand: fact or fiction?02 May 05:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand's largest waterslide opensThe largest water slide in NZ is now open.08 Nov 05:10 AM
New ZealandMorning chills continue, wrap up warmDrivers warned to take extra care driving to work.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously hurt in crashFour people have been taken to hospital after the crash.11 Jan 05:39 PM
EntertainmentGrand Designs NZ: Treehouse dream comes to lifeHow a Hanmer couple built their dream treehouse: "This house has brought us closer".17 Oct 07:31 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Photographer killed during rally crash namedLong-time motorsport photographer Kevin Corin killed in North Canterbury crash yesterday.01 Sep 07:01 PM
New Zealand'A freak accident': Photographer killed after rally car spins off race trackThe person hit by a rally car at an event in Hanmer Forest was an experienced photographer01 Sep 08:14 AM
Entertainment'Gutted' mother scammed out of Pink tickets for daughter's birthday"I feel sick to my stomach." Mother says she has learned a "very expensive lesson".31 Aug 10:04 PM
New ZealandHanmer Springs house badly damaged in blazeFirefighters worked late into the night to contain the blaze.01 Aug 06:11 PM
New ZealandHey autumn ... where the bloody hell are you?Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo in hospital after crash near Hanmer SpringsThese deaths have occurred in 109 fatal crashes - 12 more than last year.19 Apr 06:49 PM
New ZealandSPCA looks into injured ram's grisly deathWitness says police officer shot ram five times03 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandHanmer crash victim killed on way home from own 21st birthday partyThe young chef from India is one of five to die on the roads so far these holidays.24 Dec 06:28 PM
New ZealandCrash victim died just minutes after 21st birthdayYoung man who died in Hanmer Springs had celebrated 21st birthday just 40 minutes before.23 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandFatal Hawke's Bay crash brings holiday road toll to fourFour people are dead less than two days after the official holiday road toll began.23 Dec 05:57 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises after one killed in Hanmer Springs crashThree people have now died in the holiday road toll period, which began on Friday23 Dec 05:15 PM
New ZealandFamily's brave actions in face of armed intruderA kidnapping victim has described the night his family were held hostage in their home.22 Sep 12:38 AM
CrimeShooter on the run after AOS callout near HanmerA person fired shots at a house over night, sparking an armed police callout near Hanmer.18 Sep 05:57 PM
New ZealandArmed offender incident in HanmerPolice are responding to reports of a gunman in Hanmer Springs tonight.18 Sep 11:11 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.9 quake near NelsonA magnitude 4.9 earthquake has caused moderate shaking in the Nelson region this evening. According to Geonet, the quake was centred 11 Mar 06:32 AM
New ZealandMayor: 'We avoided a catastrophe'Helicopters will return at dawn to see the damage caused by yesterday's wildfire north of Christchurch.01 Mar 04:07 PM
New Zealand'No Plan B' for those delayed by firesLarge fires near the Hanmer Springs turnoff on the Lewis Pass Rd have brought traffic to a standstill and cut power in the area.01 Mar 01:31 AM
CrimeThief fears after power cutPolice fear opportunist thieves may target a North Canterbury region hit by a power cut today. A power cut is affecting the wider 30 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandSchools close, exams disrupted due to floodingA number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.15 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandMonths to repair Kaikoura highways - BridgesRestoring highway access to Kaikoura will take months, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.15 Nov 12:23 AM
