New Zealand'Tegel need to be good neighbours': Schools lose bid to stop discharge from factoryThe Christchurch company has consent for the next 20 years to discharge contaminants.12 Oct 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Red hot': Christchurch house prices jump 6% in 12 monthsPrices were a record high - but no comparison to Auckland12 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau Rd reopens after devastating fireThe fire has destroyed 48 buildings and burnt through 5000ha of the Mackenzie Basin.12 Oct 05:31 AM
New ZealandPicton ferry terminal expansion could raise pollution - engineerNew cruise ship berth would mean ships parking very close to town, says engineer.12 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandMosgiel cafe cheesed off over Collins' no-showStaff were told to prep a plate of cheese rolls, but the guest of honour never showed.08 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandAlpine Fault quake would cut off West Coast, cause highway havocNew model simulates chaos a major Alpine Fault quake would cause for South Island roads.08 Oct 12:38 AM
New Zealand'He could have drowned': Trio save man from toiletThe men went into action when another patron joked that "there's someone dead in there".07 Oct 04:36 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau owners reunited with pets after emergency evacuationFor three days they fretted - and the animals miraculously survived.07 Oct 06:14 AM
New ZealandWoman, 62, drives off with cheating boyfriend clinging to the bonnet, court hearsA six-minute phone call to police has wound up in evidence against her.06 Oct 07:42 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated villageFires continue to rage in Mackenzie Basin after consuming 5500 hectares.06 Oct 05:44 PM
New ZealandBoy's narrow escape as tree crashes through campervan roofA decision made only minutes before accident saved a six-year-old boy from being crushed.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeroes of Lake Ōhau: Couple's mad dash to alert village to devastating blazeHebe the border collie needed to go out around 3am. Her owners will be forever grateful.06 Oct 07:04 AM
New Zealand'Fantastic job' by firefighters: farmerLivingstone farmer Dan Johnstone describes the firefighters' work as 'magic'.06 Oct 03:03 AM
New Zealand$275,000 fine over serious-injury roller crashCompany ordered to pay $275,000 for its part in a heavy roller crash.06 Oct 02:08 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Too windy for helicopters with monsoon bucketsWinds of up to 160km/h blew through the fire area this morning.06 Oct 01:08 AM
AirlinesPrevious owner buys back chopper firm from Ngāi Tahu HoldingsA Queenstown helicopter company has been sold back to its former owner.06 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandFive taken to hospital with sulphur burns after Dunedin incidentEmergency services are at a fertiliser plant after an accident involving sulphur.05 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jacinda Ardern joins Newstalk ZB's Chris LynchFunding was officially locked in yesterday for Christchurch's new multi-use arena.05 Oct 08:04 PM
New Zealand'It looks like a nuclear bomb went off!': Lake Ōhau village residents briefly return home46 homes were destroyed, with thousands of hectares surrounding the village scorched.05 Oct 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Unrecognisable': Devastated residents tour fire-ravaged Lake ŌhauStunned locals describe 'cars that look like a Molotov cocktail exploded inside them'.05 Oct 02:13 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Resident describes 'terrifying' nightUp to 50 houses have been destroyed by fire at Lake Ōhau village.05 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandMayor slams DoC over Lake Ōhau fireThe vegetation on conservation land is a 'huge risk' to neighbours, mayor says.05 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandLake Ōhau blaze 'contained', residents to visit area today'I'm trying to find a pair of undies; I have my phone and clothes on my back.'04 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandFuel-load on ungrazed land 'hazard to life'Retired farmland and rampant wilding pines make a "huge" stockpile of fire-ready fuel.04 Oct 05:28 PM
New Zealand20 homes damaged or destroyed: Lake Ohau fire still burningEleven helicopters and seven ground crews battling huge Canterbury fire.04 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandLake Ohau blaze: Dunedin man 'happy to be at a distance''It was pretty dramatic,' says family who had camped about 5km across the lake.04 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandParole denied: Woman 'thought she was going to die' after horrific domestic abuseSamuel Anderson had been in the relationship for only a few months when violence started.03 Oct 05:37 AM
New ZealandThe tragic death of Sophia Crestani: Family reflects a year after uni party horrorThe family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken a year after her tragic death.02 Oct 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailAlbariño: The next big trend in wineAlbariño has the potential to become as popular as sauvignon blanc.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe tells Gloriavale to make workplace changesInspectors visited the isolated Christian community this week.02 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandFrom winter snow to scorching sun - Aussie air sees temperatures soar to 26CIt's been a wild, wintry week but sunny skies and hot temperatures are coming our way.01 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandKillling spree: Dog responsible for death of 50 lambs evades captureDog is suspected to be one that escaped its owner several months ago.01 Oct 06:33 PM
New ZealandFresh sighting of 'Canterbury panther'South Island's legendary big cat allegedly spotted at a Christchurch quarry.01 Oct 01:48 AM
New ZealandMissing woman mystery: Cellphone, 'items of interest' foundSearch for missing woman Melissa Ewings scaled back after phone found.30 Sep 03:15 AM
