New ZealandSouthern hospital cafe's fail to meet standard due to unhealthy foodA recent audit found just one Dunedin cafe met the guidelines.31 Jan 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Well involved': Van catches fire on side of road in CanterburyThe van was well involved when firefighters arrived.31 Jan 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Once in a lifetime': Orca pod's surprise visit to Otago harbourOne of them was Koru, an orca who was rescued by the Orca Research Trust seven years ago.31 Jan 09:25 PM
OpinionMike Yardley: Councillor's comments on Sir Bob Parker 'repulsive'The former Christchurch mayor is in a long-term care facility after a major stroke.31 Jan 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Extremely intense': Neighbour pulls elderly man from burning houseEmergency services were called to the fire in Curzon Place, Parklands at about 6.10am.31 Jan 07:45 PM
New Zealand173m litres: Christchurch water restrictions eased after 25% drop in useThe restrictions came into place two weeks ago.31 Jan 07:13 PM
New Zealand63-year-old charged with arson over North Canterbury tyre fireA large fire is blazing in Amberley, north of Christchurch31 Jan 06:54 PM
New ZealandChlorine leak at Christchurch flour millCrews are ventilating the area after isolating the leak in the system.31 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandWanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member on the run from authoritiesPolice renew appeal for 'dangerous' Mongols gang member.30 Jan 06:06 PM
New ZealandHigh summer! Stellar week of sunshine on way for mostSplendid summer is here.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers strokeSir Bob Parker had a life-threatening stroke last October and remains in hospital.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand100-year-old Nelson dress circle mansion hits the marketThe house at 54 Brougham St was built between 1913 and 1918.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo signs of Covid-19 in wastewater testing, but people urged to remain vigilantThe testing follows positive cases of Covid-19 in Auckland and Northland.29 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob gang descends on ChristchurchPolice say they are aware of the gang's gathering.29 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandLottery win leads to lifetime of memories for hairdresserJennifer Monk was living in Australia when she bought a lottery ticket with a $2 tip.29 Jan 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Pretty disgraceful' theft at roadside stall leaves a bad tasteJo Heslop confesses to being confused about a recent theft on her property.28 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured in two-car crash in South CanterburyEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at about 5.45am on Friday.28 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandUK impressed with NZ police hijab, trialling same designIt took 16 months from July 2019 to design and implement the hijab.28 Jan 09:51 PM
New ZealandChristchurch council calls on own companies to reduce pay gapA letter of expectation has gone out to its investment arm, Christchurch City Holdings.28 Jan 08:44 PM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in DunedinPolice were called to the intersection of Albany and Clyde Sts at 10.05pm on Thursday.28 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandGas explosion at well-known Otago restarauntA fire crew was called in to check the incident at about 7.30am on Friday.28 Jan 08:15 PM
New ZealandChris Lynch: Utopian thinking doesn't need to destroy small businessCycleways are back in the headlines this week.28 Jan 07:33 PM
New ZealandSoutherly change brings dramatic drop in temperatures, snowIt comes after a wild wave of 36C heat in some areas.28 Jan 07:15 PM
New Zealand400ha Marlborough blaze: Investigator expected on site todayAn investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.28 Jan 06:57 PM
New Zealand'Covid-19 is Queenstown's earthquake' - mayorOne resort hotelier says occupancy's falling off a cliff.28 Jan 06:15 PM
New ZealandThree packs a day: MIQ nurse helps 20 international fishermen quit smokingA 40-year habit stubbed out in just 14 days.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGarden City gangland: How the Mongrel Mob is making a big push in the southNorth Island members moving south, and bikies are descending on Christchurch this weekend.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandWarning after stolen bikes sold onlineArrests made, more inquiries ongoing.28 Jan 03:42 AM
New ZealandSouth Canterbury battered by thunder and lightning, heading for ChristchurchMetservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.28 Jan 01:58 AM
New Zealand30 new social housing units open in Christchurch, 60 more to comeThe site at 356-402 Brougham St was previously a large social housing complex28 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandLockdown finger-licker fined for 'astonishing lapse of judgment'The man licked his fingers and wiped them down the reception window of his workplace.28 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandLightning strikes logs causing fire in South CanterburyEmergency services were called to the fire on Levels Valley Rd at about 12.30pm.28 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandSingapore teenager caught planning to imitate Christchurch mosque attacksThe youth was planning to use a machete against Muslims at two Singapore mosques.27 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandClimate activists block tracks in protest of coal transportationClimate activist: "We're here to tell KiwiRail to stop hauling coal."27 Jan 10:30 PM
