PoliticsThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
RugbyWatch: Fans storm field during Meads Cup final, allegedly punch opposition playersAround 50 fans, including South Canterbury’s mascot, invaded the pitch.14 Oct 07:56 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Gusts top 200km/h, lift roofs, down power lines and trees in CanterburyGusts have topped 200km/h in Canterbury today.14 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandMan found dead with knife in his chest after falling from ladderBut CIB didn't visit Kevin O'Grady's home for 10 days, despite concerns being raised.13 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandElection day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rainMetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.13 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandDeadly love triangle: The woman at the centre of fatal dispute between two best friendsA former prison guard's been found guilty of murdering his estranged partner’s new lover.12 Oct 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig read: No body, no gun - the murder of Mike McGrathThe full story of the former prison guard who killed his old mate.12 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandDavid Benbow found guilty of murdering childhood friendMichael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.12 Oct 12:04 AM
New ZealandRural school students less likely to get University Entrance, study findsBut University Entrance is not the only measure of success, one principal says.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNotorious gang pad property still for saleOld bikers sold the clubhouse land to council for more than $1m.10 Oct 09:44 PM
New ZealandMurder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrialDavid Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.09 Oct 01:34 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with manslaughter following fatal crashAn 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.05 Oct 07:12 PM
New ZealandPolice to trial controversial DNA tool for two of NZ's most high-profile cold casesPolice hope genealogy sites can help find Alicia O'Reilly and Mellory Manning's killers.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We are absolutely heartbroken': Simon Barnett’s beloved wife Jodi dies'We are completely broken ... words cannot adequately convey how deeply loved she was'02 Oct 05:38 PM
New ZealandShell Bay, Banks Peninsula oil spill: Plan to remove boat in the worksEquipment for a refloat of this vessel is not available in New Zealand.02 Oct 06:39 AM
LiveNew ZealandWild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to QueenstownThe wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.02 Oct 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCorrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail braceletsCorrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.01 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandParts of NZ brace for fresh round of severe weather - who's in for a direct hit?The brief reprieve in weather is short-lived as more nastiness arrives tomorrow.01 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandA new foul weather system is looming - here's where rain and wind will hitBrief reprieve in weather before new round of nastiness arrives tomorrow.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSimon Barnett's heartbreak for beloved wife - 'things are grim'Doctors have told the radio star his 'perfect' soulmate and 'hero' has just weeks to live.29 Sep 05:02 PM
New ZealandFather pleads not guilty to dangerous driving causing death of two of his childrenTwo of his children were killed, a third was critically injured.28 Sep 08:59 PM
Formula 1NZ-based team's bid to join F1 rejectedAn application by Rodin Cars to enter Formula One has been rejected.28 Sep 04:54 PM
New ZealandBody cameras for police? Police Association says it’s a matter of ‘when, not if’Concerns about body cameras focus on the cost involved and who can access the footage.28 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandMama Hooch survivor forced to cancel wedding due to trial launches fundraiser for victims'This is my way of giving back to them.'27 Sep 03:13 AM
New Zealand‘It can be so overwhelming’: Child mental health professionals speak outA major public appeal has been launched to raise $1 million for a new outpatient facility.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOil spill reported off coast of Banks PeninsulaCanterbury Regional Council is responding to an oil spill from a fishing vessel.25 Sep 08:04 AM
New ZealandFarm accident: Worker trapped in feed-out machine for more than an hour flown to hospitalEmergency services rushed to rural property just before midday.25 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandManhunt underway after weapon-wielding thief on bicycle robs service stationThe man demanded cash and cigarettes, and escaped by bike.23 Sep 01:27 AM
New ZealandRoads around Parliament to close, police warn of protestsGroundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.22 Sep 05:07 AM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandChristchurch man appears in court charged with manslaughterPaul Laxon is charged with manslaughter after a crash in North Canterbury.21 Sep 09:29 PM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainChief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.21 Sep 05:54 AM
New ZealandMan rescued from cave in Lake Pearson, CanterburyThe man suffered a possible broken ankle, police say.21 Sep 03:51 AM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainFire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.21 Sep 02:08 AM
