New ZealandStress and anxiety in post-quake ChchIncreased alcohol consumption and higher levels of depression, stress and anxiety have been linked to residents living in some areas of quake-hit Christchurch.22 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandMilford boulders set for blastsEngineers will today pack explosives into huge boulders that have closed Milford Rd in Fiordland, as residents face their fifth day cut off.15 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandMetService too slow: rivalAn independent weatherman has hit out at the MetService, claiming it was too slow to issue a severe weather warning for Auckland at the weekend.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDozens of drunk students arrestedPolice have arrested 37 people in Christchurch today during an annual end of year "Tea Party'' drinking event for university students.12 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandBoyracer: 'Next time I'll smoke you'A boyracer caught after a 14-minute high-speed pursuit involving 10 police cars was unrepentant afterwards, telling officers: "Next time I'll smoke you."10 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandKiller's name could remain hiddenA 29-year-old farmhand has today pleaded guilty to murdering a woman in July - but the man and his victim's identities remain suppressed.10 Oct 06:10 AM
New ZealandWave defeats whitebaiter's rescuersThe parents of a man washed out to sea while whitebaiting on Sunday are urging people to wear lifejackets, even if they are on shore.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhitebaiter swept out to sea namedThe whitebaiter swept out to sea at the Rakaia River mouth last night has been named by police.08 Oct 03:37 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing whitebaiter resumesA whitebaiter in Canterbury was spotted by a rescue helicopter, then moments later swept out to sea.07 Oct 06:32 PM
New ZealandToddler seriously ill after feeding lambA three-year old Canterbury girl is recovering in hospital after contracting a life-threatening disease while feeding a baby lamb.05 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandChch quake response 'effective' - reviewEmergency services responded rapidly and worked well together during the February 22 earthquake in Christchurch last year, an independent review has concluded.05 Oct 02:04 AM
