New Zealand'No room for complacency': More rain, wind and chilly days forecastHolidaymakers are urged to drive to the conditions this long weekend.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNRLChristchurch hopes for NRL expansion team put on iceHopes crushed after two South Island bids received letters from NRL bosses.25 Oct 08:05 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao murder trial: Victim told friend she was being chased by man she rejectedThe real estate agent was last seen heading to show a house to a prospective client.25 Oct 07:30 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused appears in court; Christchurch victim can now be namedPolice confirmed the pair knew each other.24 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandBody in the boot homicide: Accused will stand trial in 2026Richard Leman was found dead inside parked car at abandoned house.24 Oct 08:28 PM
RacingRacing: Cambridge trainer planning for late dashStephen Marsh: 'I can see my fillies sitting just in behind them and charging late.'24 Oct 04:10 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao's accused killer storms out of courtroom during murder trialVisibly frustrated Tingjun Cao accuses witness of lying.24 Oct 06:38 AM
New Zealand‘Cowboy’ behind Wild West-themed attraction jailed over underground weed bunkerThe drug operation was uncovered by the police after secret surveillance.24 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao case: Open home held at scene of alleged murder, court hearsHome opened to clients four days after murder.24 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandCTV building collapse: Design company owner appeals engineering body’s rulingAlan Reay was fined $750 and ordered to pay $1000 in costs by Engineering New Zealand.23 Oct 07:06 PM
CricketThe greatest innings nobody saw? World record made in front of tiny crowd, YouTube streamBowes breaks the record for the fastest double century in limited overs history.23 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao murder trial: Accused waives right to appear in the courtroomA Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.22 Oct 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumLeagueStrong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in ChristchurchThe return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.22 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelWhy the Christchurch tram makes the perfect hop-on, hop-off food tourA fantastic way for food lovers to explore the best of Ōtautahi’s cuisine.22 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Grave concerns': Partner describes unfolding horror when Yanfei Bao never came homeA Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.22 Oct 01:58 AM
CrimeMan jailed for killing Indian tourist in mistaken abductionJayden Kahi's actions caused 'never-ending harm' to the family, Crown says.22 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao case: Estate agent lured to house and murdered, high-profile trial hearsA Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.21 Oct 03:10 AM
New ZealandWho killed Christchurch estate agent Yanfei Bao? High-profile trial starts todayA Chinese national denies her killing and will face trial in Christchurch.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary HospitalIt took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.19 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Hospital fumes exposure: Affected staff nearly double initial reportsAt least 55 people have come forward reporting toxic fumes exposure.18 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandThird serious workplace incident in as many weeks in ChristchurchOne person has been taken to hospital in serious condition.17 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandFormer boarding school staffer facing historical sex offences involving pupilsInvestigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.17 Oct 08:47 PM
New ZealandMosque terrorist would have struggled to buy guns from criminals, inquest toldThe inquest is examining how terrorist Brenton Tarrant obtained his firearms licence.17 Oct 06:29 AM
New ZealandSix people injured in Christchurch car crash, traffic buildingPolice were notified of a crash on Blenheim Rd, between Tika St and Matipo St, at 7.30am.16 Oct 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNorth v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealedWhich island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.16 Oct 04:15 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpot remains elusive, Wellington player wins $800,000A total of 16 punters have struck it big in 2024 and been crowned multimillionaires.16 Oct 06:56 AM
PoliticsPolice Minister told new gang and public safety units leaving some regions vulnerableMitchell spoke of his 'sleepless nights' thinking about losing another officer.16 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandDognapping: Rampaging youths stop and rob person of dog and cellphoneVape store burgled in the overnight crime spree.15 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandChristchurch sudden death not suspicious, police sayDeath of woman in New Brighton has been referred to the coroner.15 Oct 07:23 PM
EntertainmentIt's official, Bluey is coming to NZThe popular pup will visit Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.15 Oct 05:00 PM
CrimeDeportee behind 17-hour sex attack will clock up at least 20 years in prisonThe high-risk offender didn't even bother attending his latest Parole Board hearing.15 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s chaos': One seriously injured after car crashes into bank in ChristchurchWitness says people are everywhere and 'car is right up on the steps'.15 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandMosque terrorist sister's plea: 'I left him voice message telling him not to do it'The gunman’s sister reveals to the Coroner that ‘he thought he was a sociopath’.15 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandOne person dead following Hornby, Christchurch workplace incidentIt was reported at around 12.40pm.15 Oct 12:36 AM