New ZealandTruck crash driver lucky to be aliveIt was 5.30 in the morning when this truck crashed over a bank and became entangled in vegetation. Rescue workers are surprised the driver is still alive.09 Nov 10:01 PM
TravelKia ora: AshburtonFor rural friendliness and city fun, this gem has it all, finds Elisabeth Easther.06 Nov 08:30 PM
New Zealand98 jobs to go at MSD, 107 to be madeNearly 100 jobs are set to go at Work and Income - but the government says even more new roles will be created.03 Nov 10:33 PM
New ZealandMultiple weapons used in street brawlThree men have been arrested following a Christchurch street brawl in which pot plants, a spade, baseball bat and a metal street sign pole were used as weapons.03 Nov 03:06 AM
New ZealandMan killed in SH1 crashA man is dead and three people have been injured in a two-car crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury.14 Oct 03:56 AM
KahuChch's baffling booby-trapsAbandoned earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch's residential red zone are being booby-trapped in a mystery that has so far baffled police.07 Oct 10:36 PM
New ZealandAshburton to get new Winz office after shootingWork and Income's Ashburton clients will be able to meet with clients face to face again when the Ministry of Social Development establishes a new base in a modular building on the Ashburton Police site on Havelock St.07 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandPolice officers injured in brawlThree police officers have been injured in a brawl in a Christchurch street involving ten people and a shovel.05 Oct 06:56 AM
KahuBuilders disturbed early Maori siteAn archaeologically significant early Maori site dating back hundreds of years was disturbed by builders excavating a quake-damaged site, a court heard today.02 Oct 06:03 AM
New ZealandOverdose contributed to hospice patient's death - coronerA Christchurch hospice has been told to review its practices after a coroner found a patient in its care was administered the wrong dosage of a pain relief drug and died four hours later.30 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandTeen stabbed in neck at partyA teenager who was stabbed in the neck during a fight at a party in Christchurch overnight is recovering well in hospital.28 Sep 01:18 AM
New ZealandUni considers rejecting dairy fundingResearch funding from the dairying and soft drink industries could be declined on ethical grounds under proposals being worked through by the University of Canterbury.26 Sep 05:00 PM
