New ZealandFour injured after explosion in CanterburyFour people received minor injuries, all were treated at the scene.07 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandAfter surviving bush fires and quake, 'brain cancer just another thing'After surviving two major life events, cancer gave Densem final push to release album.06 Dec 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Chicken sandwiches more regulated than water'Treating one city's entire water supply would cost up to $100 million.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDay five: Search for Fernside woman Emma BeattieFernside woman Emma Beattie, 20, has been missing for five days in North Canterbury.06 Dec 04:06 AM
New ZealandCTV families seek legal review of police decisionThe CTV Families are protesting on Sunday against the police decision not to prosecute.06 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandTeenagers support their communityAC Army students are packing lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Dec 10:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Teen samaritans supporting their communityAC Army students are packing school lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch05 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandSweltering temperatures cause concern for firefightersLong grass in the Selwyn district is causing concern for firefighters as temperatures soar05 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandMum abandons kids to holiday in OzThe mum sent a text to her 10-year-old daughter telling her to look after her brothers.05 Dec 06:02 PM
New ZealandWhere is Emma? Search for missing Canterbury womanSearch and rescue teams are scouring rural river country for missing 20-year-old woman.05 Dec 06:37 AM
New ZealandTorture reports highlight violence in NZ prisonsGovernment watchdog disappointed conditions fail to improve in NZ prisons.05 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandCouncil may face legal action if homes floodedA resident's association has put the Christchurch City Council on notice.04 Dec 07:42 PM
New Zealand$50m meth bust: Man pleads not guiltyOne of the two men charged over South Island's biggest P bust has pleaded not guilty.03 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandGun shop urges parents to buy rifles for kidsParents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children02 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandSunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degreesThe fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.02 Dec 08:03 PM
New ZealandConcerns for missing Canterbury womanPolice have concerns for Emma Beattie's wellbeing.02 Dec 07:52 AM
BusinessFurther delays for Nga Puna Wai Sports HubMeant to be up and running in March next year, it has now been pushed on until May.02 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandMan's body found in hedge in Chch carparkMan's body found in a hedge in Christchurch carpark, death not suspicious, police say.01 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandFears chemicals linked to Parkinson'sToxic solvent linked to Parkinson's "strong enough to bowl you over".01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar on fire inside Christchurch buildingBlack smoke can be seen in Papanui as emergency services deal with a fire in a building.01 Dec 03:02 AM
EmploymentFuneral parlour worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissalFuneral home worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissal.30 Nov 09:32 PM
OpinionCTV building collapse: police have done the right thingComment: It is hard to hear, but police but have done the only thing they could.30 Nov 05:13 PM
New ZealandCTV collapse: Dead cop's husband slams decisionPolice say they might not have been able to prove design errors caused the CTV collapse.30 Nov 06:13 AM
New ZealandRussian's death in Christchurch park referred to CoronerPolice say the death of a Russian man in a Christchurch park yesterday is not suspicious.30 Nov 05:49 AM
New ZealandMan's death in Christchurch 'unexplained'Police would like to speak to anyone who was around Edmonds Park between 2am and 3.30am29 Nov 05:47 AM
New ZealandDead man in park believed to be Russian: inquiry launchedHomicide investigation reportedly launched after sudden death of man.29 Nov 01:56 AM
New ZealandThree arrested in Christchurch police stingMeth, guns and cash found in Ohoka, north of Christchurch, in police sting.28 Nov 06:25 AM
New Zealand$18k damage to house after nearby party breaks upThe property had smashed windows, holes in walls and doors and smashed bottles inside.27 Nov 08:20 PM
EmploymentWendy's worker wins three-year lieu day fightA Christchurch woman has won a three-year battle with a fast food company.27 Nov 07:26 PM
New ZealandErebus hostess remembered at graveErebus crew member's widower supports call for national memorial.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-altitude rescue on Mt CookTwo helicopters called for climbers caught in rock fall near summit.26 Nov 02:39 AM
ConstructionHillside city homes chosen in House of the YearHomes across the country were recognised for their excellence.25 Nov 07:12 PM
New ZealandChaotic crash puts cyclists in hospitalCyclists were in a bunch-sprint for the finish when they crashed.24 Nov 04:14 AM
New ZealandBig Read: Pointed words at the Scrabble world champsHerald reporter Kurt Bayer goes out for a night on the tiles.23 Nov 06:55 PM