New ZealandInmate faces charges after scaling roof at Rolleston PrisonThe prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.03 Jun 05:50 AM
New ZealandTwo dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South IslandRoads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.03 Jun 12:41 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Christchurch crash, traffic detouredThe road is currently blocked northbound.01 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandConservation land damaged in Canterbury fireMore than a dozen fires in Canterbury fanned by strong winds on Saturday.01 Jun 07:18 PM
New ZealandAshburton man arrested after three-person brawlHe was due in court today on two charges and police are considering more.31 May 05:15 AM
Super RugbyEx-All Black on retirement: 'You think you’re going to be a rugby player forever'Crusaders veteran ready for last run in red and black.30 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Chinese woman found alive in 'company of somebody she knows'Ping Lyu had last been seen in Christchurch on Saturday.30 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandMama Hooch rapists will not be deportedThe two Australian brothers accused of rape will not be deported when they leave jail.29 May 08:56 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Police appealing for information about missing womanPing Lyu was last seen on Stewart St in Addington, Christchurch on Saturday May 25.29 May 04:07 AM
New Zealand'A horrendous speed': Teen caught driving at more than double motorway speed limitThe teenager caught yesterday faces serious charges and has had his car confiscated.29 May 03:59 AM
LiveNew Zealand'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather boutThunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.29 May 02:56 AM
BusinessCensus 2024: Which town grew the fastest?Stay Golden: Two parts of the South Island give Auckland a run for its money.28 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandEx-Shortland Street actor loses 10kg in 12 days on hunger strikeWill Alexander is protesting the Government's response to the war in Gaza.28 May 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Power cuts and damage': 100km/h gales, thunderstorms to lash top of North IslandPeople are being told to prepare ahead of time by tying down loose objects.28 May 01:34 AM
New ZealandArmed police surround Christchurch house, arrest alleged kidnapper after negotiationsThe man, 41, faces several charges including threatening to kill, assault and kidnapping.27 May 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Extreme risk of electrocution': Police warning after power line theftsThere have been increasing reports of power line thefts over the past 10 days.27 May 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby wrap: St Kent's pip King's, code wars returnSt Kentigern edged ahead in a gripping contest between two previously unbeaten teams.27 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsWinners and Losers: How the Warriors won by dropping their star playerOPINION: Ditching the formidable prop sparked a remarkable effort, Chris Rattue writes.27 May 04:00 AM
Aged careRyman suffers massive profit drop but revenue upCompany's chief executive left suddenly last month, no one has said why.26 May 08:57 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after being hit by a falling tree in CanterburyEmergency services were called to the property at 9.45pm yesterday.25 May 10:13 PM
New Zealand'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelinesChildren as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.25 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandPerson trapped, seriously injured after crash between tractor and van near AshburtonFirefighters free victim as two crews respond to morning incident.24 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandHow farmers can bring birdsong backA growing number of farmers in Canterbury are planting native trees on their land.24 May 05:00 PM
NPCThe staggering cost of South Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield challengeIt would have been the third successive challenge for South Canterbury.23 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandUS tip-off leads to Christchurch man's arrest for allegedly owning child sex materialCustoms raided the man's home this morning - he was allegedly uncooperative.22 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandEx-Shortland Street actor takes hunger strike to ParliamentWill Alexander is now in his fifth day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.22 May 04:01 AM
New Zealand‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police sayThe crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.21 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandMen abused worshipper before Al Noor Mosque attackImam Gamal Fouda describes how two people locked a worshipper in the kitchen.21 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crashThe crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.21 May 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergySpark to take solar power from Genesis’ Lauriston projectGenesis Energy has signed up Spark to take power from its Laurison solar project.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Shortland Street actor goes on hunger strikeWill Alexander is now in his second day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.19 May 09:19 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know as Christchurch inquest resumesThe Christchurch mosque attack inquest will focus on why emergency doors didn't open.19 May 08:25 PM
New ZealandSnowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.17 May 08:06 AM
New ZealandTemuka man admits dangerous drink-driving that killed two peopleMurray Dean Stockwell lost control of his car when driving at high speed.17 May 12:01 AM