Latest Christchurch news
Hoax: Police rule out any threat to Canterbury school
Last night's email threatened violence today.
‘Window rattler’: Quake rocks North Canterbury; jolts also in Haast
The quake struck at 6.45am, 35km west of Culverden, at a depth of 7km.
Concrete mixer rolls off Christchurch off ramp; driver seriously injured
The Christchurch Southern Motorway is closed near Curletts Rd following the crash.
Opinion: New tariffs threaten to shrink US economy by 3% a year
New tariffs add up to 25% on goods from US neighbours and 10% on China.
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Canterbury Rams appoint 26-year-old head coach in quest for three-peat
Quinn Clinton ready to embrace challenge and knows other teams will be gunning for them.
‘We make it work’: Inside the lives of a professional sports couple
The couple manage a long-distance relationship while both playing pro rugby.
Man ‘arbitrarily detained’ by military police rejects ‘insulting’ compo offer
It agreed to pay the man but refused to make a formal apology.
Boy racer blitz: Police impound vehicles, make arrests after car enthusiast event
The bad behaviour came after an otherwise well-run event near Christchurch.
Man, 20, charged with drug driving causing deaths of teen girl and 20yo man
He will be back in court next month.
‘Inappropriate’ symbol: Swastika pendant removed at festival
Organisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.
Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale
Biggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.
‘Hate for anyone to get sick’: Questions over food left in unrefrigerated food stall
The free food has prompted a mixed reaction from locals.
‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign
Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off.
‘Lawful protest’: Activists climb roof in weapons firm demonstration
Two members of Peace Action Ōtautahi occupied the roof with banners displayed.
‘Leaving is not easy’: Imam who survived mosque terror attacks announces move to Oz
The Islamic leader has announced his plan to leave New Zealand for a new role.
Tech Insider: A cheap home EV charger that’s made in NZ, AWS’s local financials revealed
Keeping it Kiwi – with the help of some Aussie capital.
The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.
‘Like a wild animal’: Lawyers in heated spat over a sandwich and a courthouse meeting room
Both sides have been reminded to treat colleagues with respect and courtesy.
What’s it like to be Sir Edmund Hillary’s grandson?
The trust focuses on education, funding scholarships and renovating classrooms.
Hospital sends info about sex abuse victim in hiding from gang-linked offender to stranger
The woman went to hospital but her discharge papers were sent to a stranger by mistake.
‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magic
Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.
One man’s $300k mission to restore decaying yacht involved in tragic race
'My memory of that yacht is spending all our holidays on her'.
Watch: Beachgoers attempt rescue of mako shark at Christchurch’s Sumner Beach
The shark washed ashore at Sumner Beach on Thursday night, prompting a police call out.
The rise of eco-terrorism: How far would you go to save the planet?
A new Kiwi novel asks if taking direct action is more ethical than doing nothing at all.
Horse medicine for humans? NZ breakthrough could revolutionise wound treatment
Gel could help diabetics, the elderly and burns patients heal a lot quicker.
Lee Child on retirement, Reacher and how he won New Zealand hearts
'It’s like everybody buys a copy and then they buy two for their sheep.'
Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.