New ZealandTeen disturbs couch-burning intruder"It's a little unusual to say the least." A teen's been left "shaken" after he disturbed an armed intruder trying to set fire to a couch in his Fairlie home.09 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fires threaten homesHundreds of firefighters are battling large scrub blazes as dry weather has created tinderbox conditions across the country, the Fire Service says. Blazes in Canterbury, Marlborough and Manawatu are keeping about 330 firefighters busy.Watch05 Feb 04:39 AM
New ZealandFears for life as fire engulfs suburbMinutes after an inferno ripped across a tinder-dry paddock behind her Christchurch home, Julia Walker thought she was going to die.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMassive fire: Residents return homeSome residents are re-entering their homes in the Christchurch suburb of Hei Hei as firefighters continue to dampen down areas razed by a large fire today.04 Feb 06:35 AM
New ZealandTruck slams into stopped carsFour people have been taken to hospital following a collision between an articulated truck and three cars waiting for roadworks on SH1 near Hinds this morning.03 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandState Highway closed by large fireA large grass fire has forced the closure of State Highway in Canterbury.02 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandNo-shows at Roger Sutton's farewellA number of people chose not to attend Canterbury recovery boss Roger Sutton's farewell bash yesterday.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSutton's bosses won't attend leaving doRoger Sutton’s two major bosses are staying away from his farewell bash this afternoon.29 Jan 01:38 AM
TravelTranzAlpine track: A tale of two countriesThe craggy and wild Main Divide really does split New Zealand into two different landscapes, writes Bronwyn Sell.29 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandArthur's Pass fire started in odd spotsA scrub fire that spread across 330ha of the Southern Alps may have started in separate areas, police said yesterday as firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in Canterbury truck crashTwo men were injured after a truck rolled in Canterbury yesterday.24 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandInjured woman winched off Mt SebastopolA woman was winched off Mt Sebastopol yesterday after becoming stuck on the mountain during a day hike.24 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandFarmers prepare for the big dryAs hot, dry weather threatens to create a drought, farmers are preparing for the worst.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDad: 'I have to get justice for my son'A father whose baby died in suspicious circumstances more than four months ago is furious detectives have still not told him how his son died.14 Jan 07:07 PM
New ZealandFire risk high in South IslandFarmers and rural householders are being warned about starting fires after a "crazy" seven hours by South Island firefighters tackling small rural blazes today.11 Jan 02:04 AM
New ZealandFatal car crash in CanterburyA man has died in a car crash near Fairlie in Canterbury this morning.09 Jan 09:15 PM
OpinionKieran Read: Winning ways - view from the topThere are aspects of playing rugby that are not dissimilar to coaching. I believe in leading people by making sure that I have a connection with everyone I am involved with and giving them the trust and belief to do their job well.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire being treated as suspiciousA plantation fire that blazed through Pines Beach in north Canterbury yesterday is being treated as suspicious.06 Jan 03:16 AM
New ZealandLarge Canterbury plantation fire containedFirefighters have managed to contain a large plantation fire north of Christchurch which at its peak saw the evacuation of 40 nearby homes.05 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandOur hottest spot tops 35CScorching temperatures left holidaymakers sweltering on the last day of the summer break for many, with icecream-melting highs in the mid-30s in Canterbury yesterday.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ fire risk soars with summer heatAs temperatures soar above 30C across parts of the country, so has demand for firefighters as tinder-dry conditions create the perfect environment for forest and scrub fires.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Auckland win again as trio keep runs flowingAuckland are two from two and rolling along nicely in the domestic 50-over competition after cleaning up Canterbury at Eden Park yesterday.30 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesThe Corner Office: Rory GlassSummer Herald The Corner Office: Rory Glass is the managing director of brewer Lion New Zealand.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPassenger electrocuted after crashA passenger who got out of a car after it hit a power pole in Canterbury was electrocuted by fallen power lines, and two others who tried to help were shocked.27 Dec 09:44 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: Coastal walksFingers crossed, you will be blessed with a refreshing sea breeze as you tackle these top walks.27 Dec 04:00 PM
CyclingCycling: Roulston chasing fifth winCanterbury's favourite cycling son, Hayden Roulston, will be chasing history at the elite road national championships in Christchurch next month.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSilence ... then grim realisationIt was the first time in 40 years Andrew Welch had not been home for Christmas, his brother Jeremy recalls.22 Dec 04:00 PM
