LifestyleDesign gems up for accoladesA number of architectural gems, including a bus exchange, garden room and wellness retreat, are on track to win an industry accolade this year.19 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCoroner rules on Kirsty Bentley's deathA coroner has ruled Ashburton teenager Kirsty Bentley died from a massive blow to her head on the day she went missing.15 Jul 07:44 PM
New ZealandBuilding ablaze in central ChristchurchFire crews are attending a large fire in central Christchurch early this evening.14 Jul 05:26 AM
New ZealandSofia: Taking to the skies to unlock mysteries of universeReporter Kurt Bayer takes to the skies to witness science in action, even if it makes his head hurt a little.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMasturbating man sentencedA man caught masturbating at a teenage girls' softball game has been sentenced to 12-months intensive supervision.12 Jul 04:34 AM
ConstructionBullied office worker awarded $18kAn office administrator bullied, abused and sexually harassed by her boss has been awarded $18,000 in compensation.08 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandRedcliffs School to stay openChristchurch's Redcliffs School will stay open, it has been announced.06 Jul 11:50 PM
New ZealandMan feared dead in house fireFirefighters fear a person may be trapped inside a rural North Canterbury home that is engulfed by fire.05 Jul 08:08 PM
New ZealandDuckmanton murder accused namedThe man accused of murdering Christchurch woman Renee Duckmanton can be named.04 Jul 11:46 PM
Freight and logisticsTaxi drivers protest against UberChristchurch taxi drivers have hit the streets today in protest of global ride-share giant Uber.04 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandOne dead after two-car crashA man has died in a crash in Selwyn, Canterbury after two cars collided on West Coast Rd in Kirwee shortly after 5pm.01 Jul 05:33 AM
New ZealandKiwi as: Famous men in black singletsNothing says Kiwi bloke more than a black singlet. We look at those characters in our culture that have helped ingrain that image30 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandGoogle feature to bring local quake dataNew Google feature to collate local seismic information and display it after a quick search, avoiding trawling through websites30 Jun 08:28 PM
All BlacksAll Black Elliot Dixon's mum: 'It is nerve-racking'Watching her sports mad son grow up Angela Dixon often wondered whether it was the right path for her son Elliot29 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandTwo homes destroyed, one damaged in overnight firesInvestigators seek cause of overnight blazes.28 Jun 06:16 PM
New ZealandInmate died days after assaultThree prisoners accused of murder after inmate dies in hospital.27 Jun 11:12 PM
New ZealandRoad rage driver chased woman for 17kmA road rage driver who chased a "frightened" woman for 17km after she flashed her lights at him for driving on high beam has pleaded guilty to intimidation today.23 Jun 10:46 PM
New ZealandNot guilty pleas in burned body caseAccused denies murder of man whose body was found by a Canterbury lake.23 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandSchool girls told short skirts 'distracting'Girls at a Christchurch high school have been told to wear longer skirts because they are distracting for male teachers and students.22 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand$23m fit outs for government officesGovernment agencies are being accused of playing "fast and loose" with taxpayer money.22 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhooping cough outbreak avoidedFast-acting parents are thought to have curbed the spread of whooping cough from a Christchurch primary school.22 Jun 02:45 AM
CyclingKiwi pro cyclist faces tough recoveryKeagan Girdlestone came close to death after slamming into the back of a suddenly-braking race vehicle.21 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after crash in South CanterburyTwo cars collided on State Highway One.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFormer principal facing sex charges namedA former principal of a Canterbury school facing child sex charges from the 1990s lost name suppression today.15 Jun 12:44 AM
New Zealand$276m for Canterbury schools rebuildThe rebuild of Canterbury's schools has been allocated more than $276 million over four years as part of Budget 2016.30 May 03:33 AM
BusinessMcCaw gets dirty, buys into quarryIn his latest venture, the down-to-earth Kiwi is taking a 10 per cent stake in Canterbury's SOL Quarries.29 May 08:23 PM
New ZealandArrest of Kiwi helps catch US sex offenderThe arrest of a Kiwi online predator helped authorities in the US nab a child sex offender.27 May 08:55 PM
AirlinesWatch: The robots helping Air NZAir New Zealand has partnered with Christchurch-based company Invert Robotics to trial robotic inspections of its planes.27 May 08:06 AM
TravelFive things to do in Hanmer SpringsWhether it's adventure or relaxation you're after, there's heaps to do in Hanmer.27 May 12:00 AM
TravelHanmer Springs: Sink, soak and sootheAn autumnal visit to relaxing Hanmer Springs is just what the doctor ordered.26 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandDog rescued after days on cliff faceBeau the dog was heard barking by neighbours for days until the Fire Service arrived at the property on Esk Valley Road this afternoon.24 May 03:31 AM