New ZealandWhite Christmas on the cards for parts of the South IslandThe snow is expected to mostly fall on Boxing Day.23 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandRestricted fire season for Kaikōura and MarlboroughThe change in fire season came into effect at 8am on Thursday.23 Dec 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Gloriavale member: 'Sex was talked about at every meal'Former member alleges incest, sexual assault, child abuse, and bullying.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandKaikōura coast helicopter crash: Parents farewelledAn emotional "celebration of life" has been held today.23 Dec 01:30 AM
New Zealand'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas EveTotal fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve23 Dec 01:30 AM
LifestyleUni students create a buzz in the market with mead RTDs"Traditionally mead is a sort of desert style wine, very sweet and high in alcohol."23 Dec 01:01 AM
New ZealandResidents woken by 3.7 quake in Christchurch, South Island continues to rattleThe quake registered at a depth of 11km with its epicentre near Linwood Ave.22 Dec 04:45 PM
New ZealandSlip on 'slip resistant' tiles cancels woman's ChristmasA Marlborough woman's slip on town centre tiles has left her with serious injuries.22 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandFound: Ex-Gloriavale member missing for a weekConcerns were raised after Peter Faithful went missing on December 12.20 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandMan's jaw broken as street violence continues in QueenstownThe attack is the latest in a string of violent incidents that have local police worried.20 Dec 08:50 PM
TravelWhere to eat, drink and stay in ChristchurchBoutique shopping, independent eateries and a few tequilas after dark.20 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandThrilling win secures top spot for country cricket teamSouthbridge-Leeston's win means they will spend Christmas break at the top of the table.20 Dec 03:02 AM
New ZealandParents killed in helicopter crash to be farewelled on WednesdayFuneral on Wednesday for the couple killed in a helicopter crash during a family day out.19 Dec 07:08 PM
New ZealandFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandLighting up Shands Rd with rock music for ChristmasThe display has animations, trains and carnival rides, all synchronised to rock music.17 Dec 10:53 PM
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 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
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 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 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 ZealandChris Lynch: Restricted season won't stop fire lightersOPINION: Parts of Canterbury could reach 30C later this week.16 Dec 12:08 AM
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'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 Zealand'Hate speech' on Christchurch mosque footpath 'not our culture' - imamImam of Christchurch mosque speaks out against 'hate speech' scrawled outside site14 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandSounds killer kept behind bars: Full reasons revealedScott Watson says he never met Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.13 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandHigh risk: Man who murdered wife with underwear too dangerous for paroleA man who strangled his wife to death with her underwear will stay in prison.13 Dec 08:09 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate message left near Christchurch mosqueMessage on footpath outside Masjid An-Nur is being taken 'very seriously', police say.13 Dec 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHorror Christchurch gas explosion: Cause revealed for first timeGasfitter was charged after the giant blast blew up a house.12 Dec 04:00 PM
