New ZealandThunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the northCheck Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.16 Sep 10:43 PM
New ZealandBoys attacked in Christchurch park; mum says lack of CCTV 'absolutely disgusting'The boys - 12 and 13 years old - were repeatedly punched in the head.16 Sep 05:45 AM
New ZealandFamilies awarded $700,000 after three men die in fishing boat sinkingThree fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.16 Sep 03:25 AM
New ZealandLock of Napoleon's hair surfaces at NZ auctionMystery still surrounds former French emperor's death - and what happened next.15 Sep 11:24 PM
New ZealandPolice chase: Person on the run after fleeing on foot from crashed carOne person was almost hit by the brown Ford Falcon driving the wrong way up Blenheim Rd.15 Sep 10:12 PM
New ZealandMosque gunman sentencing: Flights to court cost almost $40,000It cost just under $40,000 to fly the gunman to Christchurch for his sentencing.15 Sep 06:49 PM
New ZealandEscapee murderer gave two prison guards the slip - including one she was cuffed toPolice are appealing for sightings of Karina Epiha, who has been on the run.15 Sep 03:46 AM
New ZealandNew livery for Christchurch buses costs $94kThe cost includes research, concept development, cultural engagement, and testing.14 Sep 09:47 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl killer refused parole for 1992 crimeThe killer of a North Canterbury teen will remain behind bars until at least March 2021.14 Sep 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWinners and losers: Which provinces coped best with lockdown?ASB's latest rankings shows the uneven impacts of lockdown measures across the country.14 Sep 05:38 AM
CrimePolice apologise after child mistakenly leaves NZOfficer's mistake resulted in civil claim and agreement.14 Sep 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Fountain of sewage' erupts in Selwyn, CanterburyLocals say the area "stank" and toilet paper could be seen in the trees.14 Sep 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn from the cold: No quarantine for Antarctica returnees as continent declared Covid-freeNo quarantine could save Christchurch's $200m gateway industry.14 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandHunt for murderer continues into second day as authorities remain tight-lippedCorrections wouldn't explain how Katrina Epiha escaped custody at Middlemore Hospital.12 Sep 05:03 AM
New ZealandNZ beer named world's best - againA family-owned Christchurch boutique brewery has scooped global giants.11 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandNew theatre in central Christchurch despite Covid chaosIt comes as the art sector faces a challenging recovery from Covid-19.11 Sep 01:48 AM
New Zealand1000 new car parks promised for Christchurch hospitalSeveral Christchurch hospital staff members have been assaulted walking to work.10 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandFormer Cera staff in alleged fraud case now namedPair deny fraud charges over alleged private property deals.10 Sep 10:13 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald, Newstalk ZB boost South Island news team with new appointmentsSenior journalist Hamish Clark has been appointed to head NZME's South Island news team.10 Sep 10:07 PM
New Zealand'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to returnAnxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.10 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandAnti-terror bollards for ChristchurchPolice raised concerns about the risk of vehicles driving into groups of people.09 Sep 11:37 PM
New Zealand21yo arrested after fires at Christchurch cafe, two churches and attempted arson on thirdA 21y old has been arrested in relation to two church fires in Christchurch.07 Sep 08:21 PM
New ZealandGangster jailed for 'drug-fuelled' fatal hit and run"You could've stopped. Why didn't you stop?" Family confronts killer in court.06 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandTwo church fires in Christchurch being treated as suspiciousTwo church fires in Christchurch early this morning are being treated as suspicious.06 Sep 07:11 PM
New ZealandMosque terror: Spy chiefs grilled in the days after shootingsNew documents reveal NZSIS and GCSB scrambling after March 15, 2019 attacks.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMilk tanker and car crash: Seriously injured person airlifted to hospitalThe road is closed and traffic is being diverted.06 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandAnti-lockdown protests: 'Fight for your rights and freedom'Child protester clutched a sign depicting PM Jacinda Ardern as Adolf Hitler.05 Sep 07:19 AM
New ZealandCovid: Possible case in Canterbury isolation 'under investigation'It was announced today there were three new cases of the virus in New Zealand.05 Sep 06:40 AM
New ZealandNaked-selfie sender caught grooming underage girlsA 44-year-old South Canterbury man has been caught sending naked selfies to young girls.04 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm just exhausted': Ten-year Chch quake insurance battle not overThere's no end in sight for some Canterbury earthquake insurance claimants.03 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuMāori 50 per cent more likely to die from Covid-19, says new studyFindings show why Māori will likely have a significantly higher Covid-19 death rate.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog attack: Owner fined for bashing pet with wooden plankBull mastiff Bolo suffered serious injuries.02 Sep 03:24 AM
New ZealandAoraki/Mt Cook blaze: 'The fire's sitting there under a cover of snow'The fire has ripped through more than 3000ha of mostly wilding pines near Twizel.01 Sep 07:42 AM
BusinessGovernment commits to all EQC inquiry recommendations, legislation will changeGrant Robertson says no community should live through botched repairs & years of trauma.31 Aug 12:30 AM