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
New ZealandTruck driver charged over cyclist deathA 75-year-old truck driver has been charged over the death of nurse Sharla Haerewa, 22, in Christchurch.20 May 04:18 AM
New ZealandNo police coercion on confession: IPCAPolice did not coerce Joyce Conwell to confess to the shotgun murder of Alec Rodgers in Christchurch in 1999, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled.20 May 12:26 AM
TravelCanterbury ski club trail talesPut off by chairlift queues? Join the club, says Ben Taylor.14 May 02:00 AM
TravelSouth Island: Taking a trip on the slow trainPatrice Gaffaney enjoys the pleasures of a day-long TranzAlpine rail trip through the scenic wonders of the Southern Alps.11 May 03:00 AM
TravelMap: Canterbury skifieldsFrom heliskiing at Mt Hutt to the fun, family atmosphere of the intimate club fields, Canterbury's skifields offer much within an easy drive from Christchurch.30 Apr 01:00 PM
TravelTop five reasons to visit ChristchurchThe Garden City's slow but steady rebirth is welcomed by Megan Singleton.23 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandSwept away tourist 'got churned around'A French tourist swept away after slipping into a raging Woolshed Creek late on Wednesday was washed over a terrifying two waterfalls before clambering out.17 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandMiracle escape for touristSearchers couldn't believe their eyes when a woman who had been swept away in Woolshed Creek late yesterday afternoon walked out alive last night.16 Apr 10:58 PM
TravelSouth Island: The road from ruin to beautyWine, whales and a warm coastal Canterbury welcome capture Megan Singleton's affection.20 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandManning trial: Jury sent home for nightJurors in the Ngatai 'Mellory' Manning murder trial have been sent home for the night, and will resume their deliberations tomorrow.10 Mar 05:05 AM
New ZealandNew mum's faith in humanity restoredShannon Weir has been inundated with support and generosity after having her car stolen while going through a traumatic birth.07 Mar 04:29 AM
New ZealandKids significantly affected by quakesThe ongoing impacts of the Canterbury earthquakes are disproportionately impacting children from low-income families, with health problems and family violence on the rise, a new report says.07 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandJail for lengthy, brutal attack on pigsA lifestyle block farmer who bashed two pigs with a heavy steel bar in a "prolonged and violent attack" in front of an upset teenage boy has been jailed today.07 Mar 12:53 AM
New ZealandAviation fuel spills into Lyttelton HarbourAbout 1500 litres of aviation fuel leaked into Lyttelton Harbour after a storage tank was damaged by a landslip during the storm that hit the area earlier this week.06 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandMurdered in 20 minutesIt took less than 20 minutes for the Mongrel Mob to pluck sex worker Ngatai 'Mellory' Manning off the street before raping, bashing, and murdering her, the Crown alleges.06 Mar 04:31 AM
