New ZealandWarnings in place as spring storm bears down on South IslandHeavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.11 Oct 05:46 AM
New ZealandPrisoner of love: Jail nurse suspended after intimate relationship with ex-inmateMessy bond revealed between Nurse 'Ms R' and prisoner 'Mr H'.11 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandMan who died after Mt Hutt skifield incident remembered as 'inspiration' to manyFriends have paid tribute to a man who died at Mt Hutt skifield yesterday.11 Oct 12:47 AM
OpinionMike YardleyMike Yardley: South Island should be sealed off from the NorthOPINION: Delta will reach the South, but why give it an early invitation?08 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher investigated over long-term bullying allegationsConcerns were raised in a letter to the school's principal as far back as March 2018.08 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandVaccination top town: Dunedin still tops, but Auckland cracks top 10 and laggard Ōtorohanga moving upDemand so high in one slow-coach town yesterday jabs almost ran out, mayor says.07 Oct 11:28 PM
New ZealandMum's anguish as rare stroke takes son, 3Previously fit, healthy boy collapsed and regained consciousness unable to straighten up.07 Oct 05:43 PM
New ZealandLove a duck! Woman crashes after swerving to avoid ducklingsFarmer rushes to scene after hearing the sound of tyres screeching and then a loud thud.07 Oct 05:22 PM
New ZealandVaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.07 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandThe night stalker of Auckland: How serial rapist Colin Jack Mitchell was unmaskedA Moment In Crime podcast revisits the Riverhead quarry attack & crimes of Colin MItchell.07 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandFire crews called to emergency at Christchurch AirportCrews were called after reports of smoke in the cockpit.06 Oct 07:36 PM
New ZealandCanterbury student parties cancelled due to Covid-19They are the city's biggest student parties of the year.06 Oct 06:08 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top TownThis city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.06 Oct 06:04 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured in two-car crash in ChristchurchTwo fire crews, police and St John were sent to the scene.05 Oct 12:48 AM
New Zealand90% for Canterbury: Hundreds turn up for free burger and vaccine at uni clinicDrop-in clinics are being held at the university today and tomorrow.05 Oct 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionLong list of creditors from failed Canterbury house builderCreditor list names a number of state entities and national businesses.04 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandEfforts ramping up in district with third-lowest vaccination rateA number of walk-in clinics are expected in Ashburton in the coming weeks.04 Oct 08:43 PM
New ZealandFlood costs farming couple $1m as recovery grinds on"Something's not quite right there, it's a bit of a kick in the head really."04 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandTwo dead, five injured in two serious South Island crashesOne person died in a crash in Canterbury late last night, another In Otago this morning.04 Oct 07:43 PM
Business'Devastating': South Island businesses frustrated at lack of level change"I'm not sure I can see the justification for not dropping us to level 1" - hospo head.04 Oct 06:14 AM
New Zealand40 child sex charges withdrawn against Christchurch businessman, 40 remainForty charges have been dropped against alleged child rapist - but 40 still remain.04 Oct 03:13 AM
New Zealand90% for Canterbury: Drive-through vaccination clinic at arena for next four weeks.Centre is part of drive to get Canterbury's vaccination rate to 90 per cent.03 Oct 10:04 PM
New Zealand'I know it's frustrating': South Island will stay at level 2 for nowIt comes after two fresh community cases were detected in Waikato.03 Oct 09:44 PM
New ZealandTrial to start today for men charged in relation to Christchurch drive-by shootingA trial for two men charged in relation to a drive-by shooting will start in Christchurch03 Oct 08:21 PM
New ZealandPeter Ellis' appeal to be heard from beyond the grave in landmark caseThe appeal will be heard in the Supreme Court in a posthumous attempt to clear his name.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudent's dorm-room death: Coroner's final report into tragedy of teen who wasn't found for weeksCoroner's final ruling on death of a Canterbury Uni student in his dorm room released.03 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleCanterbury helicopter crash: 'My miracle survival'Three months after the crash, wedding photographer Rachel Jordan took her first steps.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I felt weak. I felt used': Teenagers feeling helpless against rise in sexual assaultsLast year, 44 per cent of all sexual assault reports were from people aged 19 and under.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCampaign to get 90% of Cantabrians vaccinated ramping upThe campaign aims to make Canterbury the most Covid-19 protected region in the country.01 Oct 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIsrael Dagg's mum worked two jobs so he could follow his dream'Rugby is 10 per cent of your life and it doesn't define who you are'30 Sep 10:35 PM
New ZealandTribute for man killed in crash descends into burnouts and carnage on Christchurch streetPolice were called after memorial to man killed in crash descended into street racing29 Sep 09:17 PM
New ZealandFormer NZ First MP charged over fatal wedding-day crashA motorcyclist died at the scene after a collision with the former MP turned chauffeur.29 Sep 08:16 PM
