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 Zealand'Special bloke': Wife of Sir Tim Wallis pays tributeThe Warbirds over Wānaka founder died yesterday, aged 85.17 Oct 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Precious soul': Young woman killed in Canterbury crashSeveral others were injured in the two-car crash in Coalgate, Selwyn.17 Oct 07:19 PM
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 ZealandPolice watchdog rules officers had good reason to shoot armed manIPCA: Police justified in shooting a man armed with a knife and crowbar in Nth Canterbury.16 Oct 09:42 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
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 Zealand'Your failure haunts our family': Dunedin man avoids jail over role in tragic deathCarl Frederick Longshaw appeared in High Court five years to the day after her death.15 Oct 11:21 PM
New ZealandAlleged Dunedin drink-driver crashes while fleeing roadside 'ghost'The man told police he saw what he believed to be a ghost waving at him.15 Oct 10:22 PM
New ZealandSnowfall possible tomorrow in Canterbury and OtagoColder southerlies are expected for the southern regions.15 Oct 07:29 PM
New ZealandFormer Wānaka resident recounts ‘scary’ Jerusalem visitVisitor went from heaven to hell within hours of arriving at Tel Aviv Airport in Israel.14 Oct 05:49 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
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
TravelClimbing, mountain biking and tree topping: NZ’s best adventure travel activitiesThese local spots offer all the adrenaline you could ever want - not too far from home.13 Oct 07:00 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
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
New Zealand'I fell into the trap': Kiwi hotels and customers targeted in international scamA hotel owner said all of her customers who had booked through Booking.com were targeted.12 Oct 04:00 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 ZealandMotorway mayhem as driver dodges ducklingsA duck walkabout with a gaggle of ducklings caused chaos on a Dunedin motorway.12 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandDavid Benbow found guilty of murdering childhood friendMichael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.12 Oct 12:04 AM
New ZealandDunedin bar Woof! allowed to use drug to treat overdosesDunedin bar Woof! first in the country to protect its patrons from drug overdoses.11 Oct 10:04 PM
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
New ZealandTeen performs CPR on victim in fatal crashRiley Squires had never previously performed CPR but did not hesitate to jump into action.11 Oct 06:15 PM
New ZealandElection day weather: Severe gales, heavy showers to soak voters this Saturday"Rain is firstly going to fall on the West Coast, and it will move up the North Island."11 Oct 04:34 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 ZealandNotorious gang pad property still for saleOld bikers sold the clubhouse land to council for more than $1m.10 Oct 09:44 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Is this a Dunedin initiation or a CIA black site torture method?Fox Meyer of Critic Te Ārohi on the concerning rise of student hazing ceremonies.10 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandPerson killed after rolling car in central OtagoThe man was found in a critical condition but couldn't be revived.10 Oct 07:22 PM
New ZealandGore deputy CEO resigns after failed mediationStephen Parry announced his departure after failed mediation with Mayor Ben Bell.10 Oct 07:06 PM
