New ZealandWoman ‘ripped to pieces’ with grief after husband’s death'Grant was fiercely protective of his family and he died protecting us.'20 Oct 07:29 PM
New Zealand'He died protecting us': Two years jail for Momona stabbing deathBrodie Graham Champion pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Grant Jopson.19 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandTrain collides with car in CanterburyThe crash is the third incident involving a train in the region this week.19 Oct 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Sketchy': Parents furious after principal’s husband's sex offending revelations mishandled'What else could they be sweeping under the rug from parents of the school?'19 Oct 09:57 PM
New Zealand'Less than three months for each kid': Father of teen killed by mate furious at parole decision'The system is about the living, not the dead,' father says after driver serves 16 months.19 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandChristchurch terrorist's sentencing, why coroner set to hold six-week inquestHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the Christchurch terrorist sentencing.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured after skydiving accident near Mt CookInjured skydiver a camera operator for a company that films people as they jump.19 Oct 07:47 AM
New Zealand'I feel sick for them': Arson suspected after family house razedA popular Ōamaru artist and his family have lost everything.19 Oct 05:32 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured following incident in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to the incident in Riccarton on Thursday afternoon.19 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in Dunedin motorway crash namedThe motorcyclist was a probationary member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club.19 Oct 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Vibing along': Mum's tribute to teen fatally struck by train while listening to musicShaun Reynolds, 18, died while 'vibing along to his music dancing along the train tracks'.19 Oct 12:27 AM
BusinessDessert maker Sara Lee in voluntary administrationSara Lee's Australian operations went into administration on Tuesday.19 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandNear miss: Calls for improved safety after train nearly hits city busNew report says improvements need to be made.19 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandSchoolyard fights caught on video at Ashburton CollegeViolent fights filmed a year after a review into bullying claims at the school.18 Oct 10:01 PM
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 ZealandBanned from his hometown: Teen driver who killed 5 mates freed from prisonTyreese Fleming will live and work in Christchurch.18 Oct 09:12 PM
New ZealandSentence cut by a year on appeal for man who beat partnerJustice Hinton said the negative influences in Hirini Mate’s life were largely overlooked.18 Oct 07:42 PM
New ZealandSchool principal’s husband convicted sex offender who held woman at knifepointParent calls for principal to resign and says situation displays 'poor judgment'.18 Oct 04:00 PM
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
