New ZealandPolice ask two witnesses of Christchurch mother and baby assault to come forwardAn 18-year-old man has already appeared before the courts.22 Dec 11:35 PM
New ZealandStaff shortage in resort prevents community lunchThere will be no Christmas lunch for some of Queenstown’s needy this year.22 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandLincoln man leaves $333k winning Lotto ticket in pocket while water blastingCanterbury couple have won $333,333 after buying a Triple Dip Lotto ticket.22 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandNorwegian troll to bring Mid Canterbury back to the silver screenMid Canterbury is poised to grace the silver screen again and it may be just the start.22 Dec 11:07 PM
New Zealand$20k fine for drunk port digger driverDrunk digger driver who tipped his vehicle had to be hauled out of trouble by a crane.22 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandMore house fires across Canterbury, one injured in Christchurch blazeFire and Emergency have warned the public of fire risks, heading into the festive season.22 Dec 08:14 PM
New ZealandBashed at a party: How one-punch attack student’s ‘life changed’Assault outside a Dunedin party leaves student’s future in jeopardy.22 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandDriver hits 100kmh in suburb to evade policeDisqualified driver lucky to walk away unscathed after a high-speed suburban chase.22 Dec 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Hot' missing from sh*t town descriptionAshburton is fifth on the unofficial national list of sh*t NZ towns22 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after fatal Otago crashThe incident occurred on State Highway 6, the Luggate-Cromwell Highway, on Wednesday.22 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandBaby shaking tragedy: Father loses appeal over 10-and-a-half year jail termFather avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.22 Dec 01:46 AM
New Zealand‘Super turd’ Cadogan celebrates wastewater projectCentral Otago Mayor dons turd outfit celebrating new wastewater project.22 Dec 12:49 AM
New ZealandTrailer won in raffle given back to hospiceMan wins tipping trailer after buying raffles tickets for the Otago Community Hospice.21 Dec 10:09 PM
New ZealandFragile wetlands near Arrowtown torn up by off-roadersOff-road tracks illegally created by negligent 4WD and off-road motorcyclists at Macetown.21 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandPerson arrested after Christchurch house fire; a second blaze is being investigatedAn 18-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of wilfully setting fire to property.21 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandWoman sentenced to supervision on drug, violence chargesWoman who has distanced herself from substance abuse says 'meth is the devil'.21 Dec 07:44 PM
New ZealandTwo critically injured, one airlifted to hospital, after Canterbury crashPolice were called to the crash at roughly 5.30am.21 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandSurgeon surrenders practising certificate after attempting to murder landlordDr Ian Dallison fired a shot at his landlord hours after he was adjudicated bankrupt.21 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies just after police alerted to 'manner of riding'Road blocked while police investigate.20 Dec 11:59 PM
New ZealandTeacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missingBoy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified20 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandWilful and fraudulent: Wannabe private eye who operated without licence sanctionedShane Casbolt was fined, reprimanded and had his security guard approvals cancelled.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender jailed for nearly 15 years, continues to deny the crimesJury took less than an hour to convict man on 24 charges related to child sex offending.20 Dec 03:43 AM
TravelNZ cities named some of the world's best destinations for New Year’s EveIt's confirmed, NZ puts on a world-class NYE celebration.19 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand'Cold-blooded killer' set for release; family still think he’s innocentJule Burns, who murdered sex worker, will be deported on release.19 Dec 10:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Ngai Tahu concerns for native taonga with ocean warming and acidificationOPINION: The marine realm is witnessing the largest climate impacts.19 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandFour cars collide, injuring one and causing delays on Christchurch motorwayMultiple emergency service vehicles responded.19 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandEye surgeon burst into former landlord’s home before firing shotHours after he was made bankrupt Dr Ian Dallison attempted to murder his former landlord.19 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandSex offender to stay behind bars - Parole Board says 'no progress' since sentencingA dangerous sex offender has made no progress after more than 10 years behind bars.18 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandWatch: Virtual tour of completed Christ Church Cathedral releasedThe $154 million restoration project to rebuild the cathedral is under way.18 Dec 09:52 PM
New ZealandBack-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters are set to get a pay rise for ChristmasThe protracted industrial dispute is on track to be resolved by the end of next week.17 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandTornado rips through Alexandra, damaging 4 homesOne house has lost the roof and debris has been found scattered in the area.17 Dec 07:12 AM
New ZealandMany hospital patients waiting 24 hours-plus for a bed - nurses' unionA rise in Covid cases, ED admittance and staff illness are all factors, the union says.16 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandExhausted trucker claims ‘horrific’ working hoursA South Island trucking company is under investigation over a whistleblower’s claim.16 Dec 10:56 PM