New ZealandMurder accused on dating website weeks before alleged killing, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 02:43 AM
WorldThe pilot, the rebels and West Papua’s independence strugglePhillip Merhtens was in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was taken hostage.19 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandBelow the surface: What really happened to scuba diver Goy Thongsi?She sunk out of sight. It was two days before her body was found on the seabed.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman challenged ex-partner over vanished new lover: ‘What have you done with him?’Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.17 Feb 03:17 AM
LifestylePrincess Anne's love of horses on show on NZ visitThe royal has today met with riders and volunteers at the RDA in Porirua near Wellington.16 Feb 02:51 AM
New ZealandVanished man's mother says defendant used to call her 'Mum'Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.16 Feb 12:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch superintendent defends police patrols as shop owners rallyThe city's top cop has rebuffed claims that police are 'letting the city down'.15 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze on bus on Christchurch southern motorwayThe incident was attended by two fire crews as well and a tanker.15 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandVanished builder stashed cash and lived outside society norms, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.15 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandWoman who says army officer sexually violated her accused of 'charade'Trial hears what was supposed to be a consensual encounter, allegedly turned violent.14 Feb 05:44 PM
New ZealandBodiless murder case: Police secretly tracked murder suspectDefence lawyers warns jury of "investigative bias", highlight lack of evidence.14 Feb 04:16 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon: Who killed Mike McGrath? Friend stands trial for murderChristchurch builder disappeared in May 2017 – and has not been seen since.13 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandDownfall: Drug kingpin’s assets, including two Mercedes and $180k cash seizedCourt rules illicit gains to be handed over to police.09 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandMetService Christchurch weather: February 10thMetService Christchurch weather: February 10thWatch09 Feb 07:15 PM
New ZealandSuspicious device brings evacuations, road blocks in ChristchurchPolice have confirmed they are responding to the incident on Ferry Rd.08 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandStaffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attemptOffenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.07 Feb 08:53 PM
New ZealandRolleston youth offenders climb on to roof after breaking out of their unitsAll five were brought down from the roof with police assistance.06 Feb 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Amazing' Kiwi schoolboy ski champ killed in avalancheThree people are said to have died in the disaster.05 Feb 09:36 PM
New Zealand'We just want to know what happened to dad': Man found dead at houseThe man was a 'hard-working, loving, caring' father-of-three, his son says.05 Feb 08:26 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating death, serious injury at Christchurch homePolice trying to establish how the person died after being called to the Bryndwr home.04 Feb 11:43 PM
New ZealandKiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw's body returned in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapThe swap involved dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.04 Feb 07:21 PM
New Zealand‘Every time I close my eyes I see it’ - Top jockey speaks about ‘horrific’ day Megan Taylor died"I can still hear her laugh."04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson found dead at Christchurch house, another seriously hurtPolice say they are trying to establish how the person died.04 Feb 07:35 AM
New ZealandTribesmen MC gang descends on the south: Police on high alertPatching ceremony and Burt Munro Challenge on gang’s itinerary.04 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandChristchurch shark sighting: Swimmers evacuate popular beach in sweltering heatCity swelters under 30C for third straight day.04 Feb 01:25 AM
New ZealandPower restored after 'major outage' at Christchurch HospitalAll systems including power, IT and phones were affected.03 Feb 09:53 AM
New ZealandTeen pleads not guilty to murdering dog walker in Chch parkNigel Wilson died eight days after he was stabbed multiple times.02 Feb 08:38 PM
TravelDiverted Tonga passengers spend two nights in Christchurch chapel"I said to myself ‘this is not looking good." 1500 passengers divert through Christchurch.29 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandDairy farm murder: Convicted man launches appealsTony Waldron was attacked as he slept.26 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandChristchurch to lose post-quake chairs artwork as land put up for saleThe 185 white chairs have stood as a monument to the lives lost in the 2011 quakes.25 Jan 09:16 PM
New Zealand'His death shall not be in vain'; Parents addressing son’s death in Ukraine accuse Russia of genocideBody found of NZ aid worker killed by artillery shell24 Jan 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBuilder insolvency to cost creditors $698,000A slew of problems, some pandemic-related, seem to have struck another builder.24 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in house fire near concert venueMultiple fire crews from Christchurch Central, Wigram and Spreydon were called to fire.24 Jan 06:33 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced for possession of more than 1000 child sexual abuse publicationsThe 59-year-old was arrested at his Merivale home in October 2021.24 Jan 04:10 AM
