New ZealandHeavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for manyA deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings issued for parts of South IslandHeavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.05 Jun 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Like a bomb': Neighbour describes horror crash that killed fourThe double-vehicle crash happened just outside Ashburton yesterday morning.04 Jun 11:57 PM
New ZealandOne moment of inattention costs four lives in horror crashPolice rue terrible start to Queens Birthday long weekend.04 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandGrim start to long weekend: Four dead in van and truck crash"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.04 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandCanterbury state of emergency to continue for week in worst-hit areasThe extended state of emergency provides reassurance for farmers in the recovery phase.03 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believedSouth Island's rail network took a battering.03 Jun 09:34 PM
New ZealandFog disrupts Christchurch flightsTravellers advised to check with airlines.03 Jun 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwo Kiwi knights lock horns over America's Cup graphicsA battle is brewing between two Kiwis over the rights to lucrative yachting graphics.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealedShocking number of cases over the last decade.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sheer stupidity': Vaccination centre metres away from MIQ facilityWould you feel comfortable being vaccinated next to a MIQ facility?03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic snowy rescue: Tramper falls 150mA personal locator beacon sparked the rescue this afternoon.03 Jun 04:22 AM
TravelHanmer Springs Ski Area first to open this seasonIt's the first time the field has been open for Queens Birthday in its 64-year history.03 Jun 02:52 AM
New ZealandCanterbury's first VC recipient's quake-damaged plot to be repairedSergeant Henry Nicholas was awarded the VC for his heroic exploits in December 1917.03 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandTrucks allowed on Ashburton River bridge during daylight hoursThe crossing has been closed on and off since Tuesday.02 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Is that all?': World War II veteran, 108, gets Covid-19 vaccineBill Mitchell was 5 when the flu pandemic swept New Zealand in 1918.02 Jun 09:20 PM
New ZealandEating disorders: National backs parents' petition for more supportNational is now backing calls for urgent funding and support for eating disorder patients.02 Jun 07:17 PM
New Zealand'Get out now': Family fled wall of water, daring tractor rescueTemuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Good guy taken far too soon': Tributes for truckie killed by falling treeA man killed when a tree fell on his truck in Canterbury on Monday has been named02 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandEating disorders: Survivor once sent home to die joins desperate calls for Govt helpParents, patients and survivors of eating disorders begging for more help from Govt.02 Jun 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Rough few days for Canterbury': Shallow 3.9 quake jolts ChristchurchThe quake was felt as far away as Auckland, according to GeoNet.02 Jun 01:51 AM
New Zealand'It is disappointing': Chief Ombudsman slams prison conditionsHis comments come after reports into unannounced inspections at two prisons.01 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.01 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandCampground owners' frantic mission to save caravans from floodingThe campground was inundated with water from the nearby Selwyn River.01 Jun 09:49 PM
New ZealandAshburton Bridge opening delayed, stress testing completeThe bridge will be closed while load testing is carried out.01 Jun 09:18 PM
New ZealandCanterbury floods: Farmers stocktake of damageReceding floodwaters reveal devastating cost of floods to farmlands.01 Jun 06:37 PM
New ZealandVital SH1 link restored: 'Slumping' Ashburton Bridge reopens for light trafficNZTA had been testing the damaged bridge through Tuesday afternoon and evening.01 Jun 04:36 PM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Impact of hundred-year rain revealed as skies finally clear"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.01 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandAshburton bridge 'slumping' after flooding event, alternate route expected tonightAll other road options south from Ashburton are closed.01 Jun 02:22 AM
TravelSolid dumping of snow for Mt Hutt as severe weather hits regionThe ski field is still aiming to open on June 11.01 Jun 01:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: Repairing roads main priority for flood-stricken Canterbury - PMAgriculture Minister Damien O'Connor allocated $500,000 in funding for farmers and growers01 Jun 01:26 AM
