New ZealandRockfall prompts closure of cave entrance on Christchurch's Sumner beachThe entrance to the well-known cave has been closed.17 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandWoman in court over Otago University grad ceremony threatsAn arrest has been made after graduation ceremonies were targeted.17 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandVegans gobble up plant-based turkey in Christchurch deliA vegan deli in Christchurch has pumped out nearly 2000 'Furkeys' this year.17 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandBigger than Fischer v Spassky: Chess club boosted by The Queen's Gambit fansThe club has had to add an extra social event to keep up with demand.17 Dec 01:11 AM
New ZealandArthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty chargesThe high-profile inmate has pleaded not guilty to a slew of serious charges.17 Dec 12:59 AM
Property$16.5 million in a week: Christchurch property market showing no signs of slowing downRay White in Christchurch sold properties worth more than $16.5 million last week.16 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandConcern for ex-Gloriavale man missing in ChristchurchAn unwell man who lived at Gloriavale for 40 years has not been seen since Saturday.16 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandWoman injured after ute rolls near Clinton, OtagoA woman has been flown to hospital after her ute rolled near Clinton in South Otago.16 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandElection expenses: SFO clears Christchurch mayorThe Serious Fraud Office launched a probe earlier this year.16 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandMore paracetamol overdoses at Christchurch ED during Covid-19 lockdownThere was a 6.5 per cent increase in people attending after overdoses during lockdown.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFormer refugees help build seawall on Otago PeninsulaMohamad Alashour moved to New Zealand from Lebanon with his family as a refugee in 2017.16 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandFire crews continue to fight 80ha blaze near DunedinWaipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.16 Dec 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Big glowing thing' over Otago was electron rocketRocket Lab launched the electron rocket from its Mahia Peninsula site.16 Dec 06:49 PM
New ZealandChoppers sent to fight Dunedin fireThe fire appeared to be growing quickly.16 Dec 01:58 AM
New Zealand'They're one of our own': School pays tribute to family in chopper tragedyDevastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.16 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandPort Hills fires: Ten suspicious fires in 10 days; fire chiefs ban fireworksNo concerns of a firebug yet - fire working with police to probe connections.16 Dec 01:52 AM
New ZealandSerious two-car crash in CanterburyThe road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.16 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandChris Lynch: Restricted season won't stop fire lightersOPINION: Parts of Canterbury could reach 30C later this week.16 Dec 12:08 AM
New ZealandTwo cyclists injured after crashing into car in ChristchurchThe incident on Brittan Terrace hapened at about 12.25pm on Wednesday.15 Dec 11:58 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor: Reinventing the country's second-largest urban centreGreater Christchurch is the fastest growing region outside of Auckland.15 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandLongest-serving prisoner to be released from jail after 50 years behind barsAlfred Vincent will be freed from prison after more than 50 years behind bars.15 Dec 08:39 PM
New Zealand'Quite dangerous': Lyttelton marina closure on the cardsA date for a final council decision is still yet to be set.15 Dec 08:26 PM
New ZealandStaged Covid outbreak at RnA to test readinessThe exercise is part of a series of events staged by the Southern District Health Board.15 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandFarmhand was five times over alcohol limit when he crashed, diedThomas Jacob Goodman - who was 29 - was driving home alone following after-work drinks.15 Dec 07:24 PM
New ZealandTwo more suspicious fires on Port HillsBlazes covered a total area of 5x5m.15 Dec 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCoroner's alarm: Cannabis implicated in six out of nine fatal road crashesStark warning comes after death of farm worker Thomas Goodman.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopter tragedy: 'Where's my mummy ... is my mummy all right?'Three injured children pulled to safety as rescuers feared wreckage might go up in flames.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They knew their names and ages': Rescuer tells of saving children from heli wreckThe children were conscious after the crash and were able to speak to their rescuers.15 Dec 06:08 AM
TravelGO NZ: The perfect challenge to end a challenging yearEven when you think you can't go any further, you can.15 Dec 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Hate speech' graffiti outside Christchurch mosque: Police track down manMan to appear in court today on unrelated matters.15 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandChristchurch gas explosion: Negligent tradesman stung $212k'I don't know how I didn't lose my life,' burns victim says.15 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandTwo dead in chopper crash, locals dragged three survivors freeThree survivors flown to hospital after locals dragged them from wreckage.15 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandCruise ship with $75,000 cabins may be anchored due to delay from ministryCabins range from $15,000 to the $75,000 and the first cruise is sold out.15 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandClutha man to pay victim $12k after pool cue violationThe victim required surgery after the incident and was off work for nine weeks.15 Dec 01:07 AM
