OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Failures of seismic proportionsFor many people in Canterbury, the earthquakes of September 2010, February 2011 and later had little or no effect.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of smuggling heroin into NZA South African woman who has been accused of importing heroin with a street value of $1.2 million has had a hospital bedside court hearing.26 Jun 10:25 PM
TravelKia ora: CheviotElisabeth Easther explores an outdoor oasis nestled in North Canterbury.26 Jun 09:30 PM
New Zealand$1 house sells for $10,500A Christchurch couple's red zoned house will be auctioned tonight with a $1 reserve, but buyers have so far shown little interest.26 Jun 08:07 AM
New ZealandPoppy Day poppies no longer made in OzThe return of a contract to New Zealand to make Poppy Day poppies is being celebrated by veterans.25 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandOne person dies in crash in CanterburyOne person has died in a crash in Canterbury this morning. The crash occurred on Bealey Rd, near Darfield, around 8.20am, police said.23 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with assaulting 10-year-old girlA woman who is subject to "the most extensive list of trespass notices in Christchurch", including schools, has been charged with assaulting a 10-year-old girl.23 Jun 08:01 AM
New ZealandDriver didn't see cyclist before crashAn elderly truck driver today admitted he did not see a cyclist that he ran over and killed nearly three months ago.23 Jun 04:18 AM
New ZealandCrashed 'plane' a Google wifi balloonA 'plane' reported to have crashed into the sea in North Canterbury this morning was actually a Google wifi balloon.19 Jun 11:56 PM
TravelCanterbury: The humble hidden gemGlenn Cullen skis down steep slopes and dreams of what Porters could become with a bit of work.19 Jun 12:00 AM
BusinessQuake cover 10% cheaperThe Earthquake Commission has been able to increase its reinsurance cover after securing better terms in its latest annual round of negotiations.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Agribusiness$1.4b quarterly surplus a recordNew Zealand recorded a $1.4 billion current account surplus in the March quarter, the largest ever.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand$1.1m family firm thief loses appealAn office worker who stole $1.1 million from a Canterbury family firm to fund a spiralling gambling addiction has lost an appeal against her jail sentence.12 Jun 05:48 AM
New ZealandMum, daughter farewelledA mother and daughter killed when a Dutch driver allegedly ran a stop sign have been laid to rest today.12 Jun 04:41 AM
New ZealandStorm: Hundreds of insurance claims lodgedMore than 100 insurance claims have already been lodged with AA Insurance today for damages to roofs, windows and fences from the overnight storm.11 Jun 07:08 AM
New ZealandHome detention prostitute loses appealOne of New Zealand's most notorious female fraudsters has lost an appeal against her jail term for working as a prostitute while on home detention.11 Jun 12:08 AM
New ZealandFive dead after strep A outbreakAll residents of a Christchurch rest home have been given antibiotics to curb an outbreak of strep A after the deaths of five elderly women.10 Jun 10:38 PM
New ZealandElderly patients evacuated from rest homeElderly dementia patients have been evacuated from their Canterbury rest home after it was flooded overnight in a torrential rainstorm.09 Jun 10:46 PM
New ZealandTouching tribute to lost girlA touching musical tribute today farewelled a "fun-loving, extroverted 12-year-old girl who enjoyed life" before she was killed in a horrific crash last weekend.09 Jun 06:16 AM
TravelSki touring the South IslandFergus Blakiston embarks on a 10-day odyssey of the South's skiing high points.07 Jun 04:15 PM
