New ZealandMore than 100 evacuated due to blazeHelicopters with monsoon buckets are back in the air today as more than 100 residents of a Christchurch seaside community were evacuated from an approaching blaze.14 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandChristchurch sand dune fires 'suspicious'Four homes were evacuated, but residents have since returned to their homes.14 Feb 10:13 AM
New ZealandNZ seeing 'the worst' of fire seasonNew Zealand is now experiencing the worst of the fire season, a top officer says, with a dangerous combination of high temperatures and low relative humidity creating tinder-dry conditions across eastern hot-spots.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandMcCaw helps out with Port Hills firesHe carried the All Blacks to two world titles, now Richie McCaw is flying people around two huge Port Hills fires.14 Feb 02:44 AM
New ZealandEscape from wall of fire: 'I was numb'With a fire scarred home behind them, a Christchurch couple contemplate how close they were to losing their home.14 Feb 01:23 AM
New ZealandGales for Hawke's Bay as blazes continueHigh winds to bring more misery to fire crews fighting bush blazes today, but no rain where it is needed.13 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandHome lost in Port Hills' firesThe Airways Radar is also under threat from one of the two major bush fires burning near Christchurch.13 Feb 05:36 AM
New ZealandBody found in Hagley ParkA body has been discovered in North Hagley Park in Christchurch this morning.12 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandDrones could be used in disastersChristchurch and Japanese academics are developing new drone technologies that would be able to locate people buried in wreckage following natural disasters.12 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandHealth board secrecy draws ireIn the past year this health board has agonised over its finances and where budgets should be boosted or cut - all behind closed doors.12 Feb 05:59 PM
New ZealandThe Waimakariri River - from spaceThe shallow, snaking, braided channels of Canterbury's Waimakariri River - and the heavily-developed pastureland around it - have been captured by a NASA satellite.12 Feb 04:42 AM
New Zealand5.2 aftershock not linked to strandingsScientists have ruled out any suggestion this morning's 5.2 quake was linked to the mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit.11 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandCar rolls into ditch near TwizelNobody appears to have been injured in a one-car crash near Twizel this afternoon.11 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandInvestigations follow discovery of bodyPolice investigations are ongoing following the discovery of a body in a shed fire in Hoon Hay yesterday morning.10 Feb 03:32 AM
New ZealandBoys, 8, shot by BB gunTwo brothers who shot 8-year old twin boys while testing a high-powered air rifle have been ordered to pay the children $500.09 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drones spy on NZ volcanoesKiwi scientists could soon have a new way to safely get an up-close look at erupting volcanoes: send in the drone.09 Feb 05:21 AM
New ZealandConvicted killer goes on prison rampageA convicted killer has today admitted going on a prison rampage that caused $6000 worth of damage in December.09 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandBusinessman on sex charges namedBusinessman charged with paying underage girls for sex can now be named.08 Feb 11:25 PM
New ZealandBody found after Christchurch shed fireA person is dead after a shed fire in Christchurch this morning.08 Feb 08:58 PM
KahuHigher pass rates for 'too hard' examPass rates for the controversial MCAT exam, which reduced some students to tears, are higher than previous years.07 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandSecond US ship to visit New ZealandA second US ship is on its way to New Zealand waters, following last year's warship visit.07 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandHoney fire: Pollution experts called inPollution experts are being called in to deal with sticky residue left in water used to fight a major fire.07 Feb 04:19 PM
New ZealandScholarship results released todayAnxious wait over for 7500 top students who will get their scholarship results today.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan named over school holiday assaultA man who denies indecently assaulting a girl during a school holiday programme can be named today.06 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandSuppression covers shooting caseDetails of a police shooting in Christchurch on Saturday night will be kept hidden for at least a week after a court imposed a blanket 06 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandQuake kids lining up for supportThe young son of murder victim Alexsis Tovizi is among scores of traumatised children in desperate need of counselling after last November's earthquake.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi weekend weather a real pearlerThe sun has come out to play and is here to stay, with a scorcher of a long weekend across the country.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Read insurance fine printCOMMENT: Many people seem to freeze like a possum in the headlights at the idea of reading their insurance policy.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMen charged in relation to Chch shootingA 24-year-old Christchurch man who was shot by police this morning has been charged with pointing a firearm at police. Police shot 04 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandFire closes Christchurch to Greymouth train lineA fire burning on the tracks of the Christchurch to Greymouth rail line has brought the TranzAlpine and some freight services to a 04 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandChch Mayor wants major events in red zoneConcerts and other events could be held in the residential red zone to take pressure off Hagley Park.02 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandArson fears in ChCh house fireThe third serious house fire in Canterbury this week has badly damaged a home. Police suspect arson.02 Feb 05:14 PM
