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
New ZealandCommunity in 'dark hole' after crashThe deaths of Sally Summerfield, her daughter Ella and Ella's friend Abi Hone have left a "big, dark hole" in the tight-knit Sumner community, friends say.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPupils mourn girls killed in crashMemorials for two 12-year-old girls killed in a crash at Rakaia at the weekend have been inundated with well-wishes and messages of love and support.03 Jun 11:17 PM
New ZealandCommunity mourns girls killed in crashMemorials have been set up at schools attended by two 12-year-olds killed in a horrific road crash, with school friends leaving flowers and messages for the girls.03 Jun 07:35 AM
New ZealandTourist in court over crashA Dutch tourist has been remanded on bail after an appearance in Christchurch District Court this morning over the deaths of three people in a car smash at the weekend.02 Jun 10:42 PM
New ZealandWoman, 24, accused of misusing EQC vehiclesA 24-year-old Christchurch woman is facing criminal charges in relation to the misuse of vehicles belonging to the Earthquake Commission.02 Jun 12:45 AM
New ZealandTriple fatal crash in CanterburyThree people have been killed in a crash near Rakaia. Details of the crash were still sketchy but Ashburton Police senior sergeant Scott Banfield confirmed three people had been killed and two injured. The crash occurred at the intersection of Thompsons Track and Somerton Road shortly before 4pm Saturday.Watch31 May 09:45 AM
New ZealandThree killed in CanterburyThree people have been killed in a crash near Rakaia.31 May 06:00 AM
ConstructionWebsite to dob in building rortsThe Commerce Commission is so concerned about construction industry cartels, price-fixing and bid-rigging that it has launched a website calling for whistleblowers.29 May 05:00 PM
TravelSouth Canterbury: What Butler sawFar from the beaten track is a land where the wind is master, writes Fergus Blakiston.28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWintry weekend, especially in southSevere rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.22 May 06:06 AM
