New ZealandWarning after stolen bikes sold onlineArrests made, more inquiries ongoing.28 Jan 03:42 AM
New ZealandSouth Canterbury battered by thunder and lightning, heading for ChristchurchMetservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.28 Jan 01:58 AM
New Zealand30 new social housing units open in Christchurch, 60 more to comeThe site at 356-402 Brougham St was previously a large social housing complex28 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandLockdown finger-licker fined for 'astonishing lapse of judgment'The man licked his fingers and wiped them down the reception window of his workplace.28 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandLightning strikes logs causing fire in South CanterburyEmergency services were called to the fire on Levels Valley Rd at about 12.30pm.28 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandSingapore teenager caught planning to imitate Christchurch mosque attacksThe youth was planning to use a machete against Muslims at two Singapore mosques.27 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandClimate activists block tracks in protest of coal transportationClimate activist: "We're here to tell KiwiRail to stop hauling coal."27 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandSinkhole on West Coast a 'wake-up call'A man at the Brunner Workingmen's Club exposed an underground cavern on the weekend.27 Jan 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Greedsters': Climate activists disrupt council meeting in protest against airport plansThe group is protesting the council's plans to build a new airport at Tarras.27 Jan 08:53 PM
New Zealand$34,000 on foam: The real cost of fighting Lake Pukaki fire revealedThe 12-day blaze swept through almost 3500ha near Twizel.27 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandEmotions high as drink-driver who killed parents of four pleads guiltyAnnika Ludlow pleaded guilty to two charges of driving with an excess blood-alcohol level.27 Jan 08:06 PM
New ZealandWhat not to do on your holidays - Tourism NZBefore Covid, Roys Peak was one of the most Instagrammed spots in New Zealand.27 Jan 07:48 PM
KahuPutting the 'h' in Wakatipu: Council likely to change spellingThe correct spelling, "Whakatipu", is pronounced in English with a "ph" at the start.27 Jan 06:11 PM
Lifestyle'Shocked': Mum asked to move while breastfeeding at public pool"God forbid a splash of my breast milk gets into the pool," the mother said.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: Parts of South Island up to 36CBlenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.27 Jan 04:32 AM
EntertainmentLotto scraps Six60 scratchies after uproarLotto NZ will remove its Six60 scratchies from sale after public backlash.27 Jan 03:40 AM
New ZealandGasfitter to pay $190k over shower blunder that killed boyJesse Samuel's death has "ripped me apart", mum says.27 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandVentilation device installed 2000m up Pike River driftThe device, VCD2, was installed on Tuesday.27 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandMan accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansionOwners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.27 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor responds to criticism of cycleway planThe owners of the Copenhagen Bakery are unhappy with the loss of car parks.27 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: World stunned after Kiwi skater's spine-tingling ride through Milford Sound'That is some incredible footage! You guys have big brass ones.'27 Jan 12:32 AM
New Zealand10th Christchurch quake anniversary to be shown across the worldThe national memorial service will be held from 12.30pm on February 22.26 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandAbandoned house fire: Property often visited by young trespassers having partiesEmergency services were alerted to the blaze in Fendalton at about 2.15am.26 Jan 09:53 PM
EntertainmentSam Neill shares laughs and vino with comedian palSam Neill shares a glass of pinot noir with funny man Russell Howard, at his vineyard,.26 Jan 09:47 PM
New Zealand'You killed my son': Mother's agony over gasfitter's fatal shower blunderJustine Walker says no sentence will be enough for the death of her son.26 Jan 09:32 PM
New ZealandPolice called after group seen 'harassing' sea lionA member of the public called DOC as they were concerned about the sea lion's welfare.26 Jan 08:48 PM
New ZealandDunedin economy bouncing back, national retailers moving into George StBargain Chemist is making its first foray into Otago.26 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandMeet NZ's first female navy helicopter pilotThe 27-year-old has just graduated as New Zealand's first female navy helicopter pilot26 Jan 06:42 PM
New Zealand'Stupidly hot': Parts of South Island creeping up to 40CMetservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.26 Jan 04:13 AM
New Zealand19-year-old woman named as person found dead in Christchurch poolPolice were called to an Avonhead property around 11.30am on Sunday.26 Jan 03:14 AM
New Zealand'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsiteUK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.26 Jan 03:10 AM
New ZealandPinched: Trike thieves strikePolice alert after specialised tricycle stolen from charity.26 Jan 01:26 AM
New Zealand31-hectare Christchurch fire 60 per cent extinguished, crews to stay on siteEighteen fire crews and three helicopters battled to contain the scrub fire.26 Jan 12:41 AM
New ZealandMan banned from Air NZ flights, Invercargill Airport after bomb 'joke'The airport had to be evacuated after the "joke".26 Jan 12:14 AM