Death threats: Man arrested over messages to National MP
A man has been arrested over alleged threats to MP Simeon Brown.
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Wild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warnings
Emergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
'Amateur hour': NZ's Covid travel protocols not tough enough - traveller
The woman flew to Melbourne from Christchurch for a three-day visit to see her dog.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
One person dead in crash between car and truck in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the crash in Bexley at about 11am on Friday.
Fire crews battle 'well-involved' house fire in Christchurch
Fire crews were called to the fire on Pound Rd in Yaldhurst at about 11am on Friday.
'An absolute hero': 7-year-old saved drowning sister from public pool
Riley saw his 5-year-old sister, Ella, motionless at the bottom of the pool.
Radius, E-road report results
A 4.3ha site at Belfast, Christchurch is to be developed into a new village with hospital.
Who lit the match? Waiau Lodge Hotel owner wants answers
Police are now treating the fire as suspicious.
Christchurch is the place to be this winter
A lighting festival and Matariki fireworks show are just some of the events planned.
Christchurch Foundation reduces reliance on ratepayer money
Running the foundation is estimated to cost $678,000 this year.
Iwi step in to avert coup at West Coast Regional Council
Four of the council's seven members were set to remove the chairman from the role.
Driver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crash
Passenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.
Deadly fungus myrtle rust found in Christchurch
Myrtle rust infects many of New Zealand's native plants and bad infections can be deadly.
Pregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICU
One night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.
Tougher penalties possible after greyhound tests positive for meth
Angela Turnwald was banned for four months by the Judicial Control Authority for Racing.
-10C: Coldest May morning in years
The wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.
Invercargill Mayor, deputy haven't talked in weeks
The latest ructions around the council table centre on Shadbolt's driver's licence.
Home-made firearm 'unusually dangerous', court told
Christopher Dean Lees, 38, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
Calls for Sir Tim Shadbolt to explain licence
The NZTA confirmed his full car and motorcycle licences have been suspended.
Jail for assault on former partner after racial abuse
Raymond Michael McCarthy pleaded guilty to injuring with intent to injure.
Scott Base makeover: PM gets sneak peek; vows to visit frozen continent
Ardern praises scientific work and reveals she is a Shackleton fan.
NZ Antarctic tourism to double with arrival of new cruise ship
The 2022 cruise calendar shows 'a significant increase in visitations' to the Ross Sea.
Likelihood of death not enough to reduce ex-Victim Support boss's sentence
His lawyer argued Charteris would likely die before he had served his sentence.
Accused uttered 'death row, do me a favour' when told victim had died
Mark Cowling died after an alleged dispute with a 'noisy neighbour'.
Labour promises continued support for Otago businesses
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other MP's were in Dunedin yesterday.
$1.47B new Dunedin hospital to have fewer beds than first promised
The detailed business case for the hospital has been signed off by Cabinet.
Christchurch City Council spending $40K on dog bark analysis
Council using machine learning to analyse barking in bid to save time on complaints.
Nearly half an hour needed to list motorcyclist's injuries after fatal crash
A 63-year-old woman is on trial facing a charge of careless driving causing death.
-9.7C: Coldest start to the year for much of the south
Lake Tekapo was already sitting on -5C at 9.30pm on Tuesday.
Broadcaster Chris Lynch leaving Newstalk ZB
The broadcaster had spent nearly 10 years with the company.
Horrified partner recalls bloody scene after alleged stabbing
Harrowing 111 calls played: 'If I let go of him right now, he's going to die.'
'Boon for Dunedin': Plans for new-look Hillside Workshop
Hillside will receive $85 million for new facilities to assemble wagons.