New ZealandInquiry into hot air balloon crash after pilot thrown from basket, draggedWitnesses of the crash in Ashburton are being sought after one person was injured.01 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandNew Year's Day hot air balloon incident - person rushed to hospitalThe incident happened just after 9am this morning in Ashburton.31 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandSweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecastTemperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.31 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandNew Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.30 Dec 06:41 PM
New ZealandLisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knightsMore than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Angry and heartbroken': DJs caught up in NZ's Omicron storm; replacement festival acts namedFat Freddy's Drop steps up as replacement act.29 Dec 10:07 PM
Opinion'Pretence they were MDMA': Drug testing law in effect from New Year'sFestival organisers are no longer at risk of prosecution under section 12 for drug use.29 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandRestaurant penalised for multiple Covid-19 rule breachesWorkSafe has been looking into the business since September.29 Dec 02:55 AM
New ZealandJingle cells: Christmas holidays in courtStolen stone lions, gangsters, 'speeding' Harley Davidsons, and a whole lot more.29 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandBody recovered from Waimakariri River, likely that of missing 18 yr oldThe 18-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday.27 Dec 08:46 PM
New ZealandEighteen kakī chicks hatch over three daysThe critically endangered chicks hatched between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.27 Dec 04:32 AM
New Zealand'They've stolen Christmas': Mum gutted after thief steals her car packed with gifts "If they needed help, they could have asked, rather than steal Christmas."26 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandFestive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop saysSeventeen people have died in the past 10 days.26 Dec 09:55 PM
TravelBeat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spotsCool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.26 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandOn the hunt for Christmas presents at Orana Wildlife Park"It's a really cool, fun day to celebrate Christmas."24 Dec 05:19 PM
AirlinesKiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people todayNew Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.24 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandSuspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hoursOne investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.23 Dec 01:30 AM
New Zealand'My idea of bringing some love': Wizard wants to run for local mayorThe Wizard says he will run for Christchurch mayor in next year's local body elections.22 Dec 10:14 PM
New ZealandTwo emergency water incidents in one day: Search resumes for missing swimmerIt was the second emergency water incident in the area yesterday.22 Dec 06:27 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in collision with freight train in CanterburyThe incident happened about 5.30pm near Otaio.22 Dec 05:14 AM
New ZealandGuilty: Man admits bashing police dog, denies he used hammerOffender says he was afraid of the police dog and that's why he lashed out.22 Dec 03:48 AM
New ZealandTragic cocktail: Motorcyclist dies hours after Limp Bizkit gigReenen De Bruin had MDMA, cannabis and alcohol in his system.21 Dec 09:02 PM
Business$80m rip-off: Fraudster jailed eight years after rich-listers left out of pocketKelly Tonkin's confession to staff: 'There are no innocent explanations.'21 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandCrewman admits leaving vessel's bridge before collisionCrewman left bridge to make some food and wake skipper.21 Dec 02:15 AM
New ZealandBystanders foil cash snatchThe deportee offender from Australia will be sentenced in February.20 Dec 10:26 PM
New Zealand'Constant roaring': Family's terrifying night as hillsides collapse around home'It sounded like a major earthquake every time the slips went.'20 Dec 06:49 AM
New ZealandSerious crash in Christchurch: Main road closed as emergency services work at sceneSerious crash in Christchurch, at least one person injured20 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt after loaded gun thrown from 'suspicious' vanThe van failed to stop for police in Timaru last night.20 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandDarfield go top of Canterbury Country premier cricket over Christmas breakZak Foulkes rips through Ohoka XI to snare five wickets.19 Dec 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Jacinda Ardern' ecstasy pills for sale on underground drug marketPolice unaware of illicit pills with 'Jacinda Ardern' imprint.19 Dec 08:59 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank rejects multiple claims over fake bank notesAn urban myth in Christchurch has seen genuine bank notes being refused and damaged.18 Dec 05:09 AM
New ZealandMid Canterbury GP challenges health officials Covid guidanceDr Sophie Febery left her job at the Methven Medical Centre in October.17 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice at Wellington Airport after verbal confrontation over masksPolice spoke with those involved and determined the 10 unmasked people all had exemptions.16 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandBig clean-up for Le Bons Bay residents after floodingUp to six people from three households were evacuated during the flooding.16 Dec 08:55 PM
