PoliticsAll South Island, several regions were considered for 'green' light settingTwo concerns stopped chunks of the country entering in green.09 Dec 03:17 AM
New ZealandBanned councillor quoted 'misrepresented' vaccine adviceHealth advice revised after being misrepresented by anti-vaccination groups.08 Dec 05:34 PM
New ZealandGrieving dad who went on rampage let down by system - judgeMark Cummings headed into town in a rage after receiving news about his daughter's death.08 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandName suppression to stay for Christchurch businessman guilty of child sex abuseName suppression to continue for Chch businessman who repeatedly raped a child.07 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandPub-goer with no vaccine pass remanded in custodyMan, 46, allegedly locked himself in a toilet after being told to leave The Bog.07 Dec 05:45 PM
New ZealandHospital close to 'Code Black' full capacityRare Code Black would mean patients being discharged to open up more beds.07 Dec 05:19 PM
TravelShark attack penguin flown from West Cost to save rare birdThe penguin was flown 500km to Christchurch after a lucky escape from a shark.07 Dec 05:05 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Wizard's new gig: spiritual adviser to bakeryDuties include "pastoral care, coffee tasting ... and upsetting fanatics of all kinds".07 Dec 07:13 AM
New ZealandMidwife shortage at Invercargill Hospital an 'extreme risk' - DHBInvercargill Hospital has just 17 per cent of the midwives it needs.06 Dec 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionQueenstown's billion-dollar 'Alpine Britomart' fast-track bidResidential, hospitality, and retail precinct planned for CBD. 06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor slams anti-vax abuse after bakery is forced to call policeCustomer 'started yelling and smashing the table' after staff asked to see vaccine pass.06 Dec 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGarden City teen homicides: Violence fears after three killed in just four months'Senseless acts of violence' appear on the rise in Christchurch.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandQueenstown developer's lockdown breach 'simply an oversight'Min Yang, 42, admitted breaching lockdown rules in court this morning.06 Dec 02:05 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Alps set to rock New Year's in orange lightPunters will need to integrate their vaccine certificates with their tickets online.05 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandNurse shortage: ICU beds unusedStaffing levels at 50 per cent for intensive care and high-dependency unit.05 Dec 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRobots join NZ's Covid fightRobots replace humans who were at risk from RSI while processing Covid samples.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch covered stadium: New design plans releasedThe long-awaited stadium is due to be finished by mid-2025.03 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandOne new Covid case in Nelson: outbreak grows to 15People in Nelson are being urged to get a Covid test as a number of cases have been found.03 Dec 12:08 AM
New ZealandBystanders try to stop drunk man from driving after he was kicked out of barThe 20-year-old was nearly five times the legal limit.02 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandCouncillor locked out by ban on unvaccinatedOfficial barred as vaccine pass requirement for public facilities comes into force.02 Dec 05:42 PM
New ZealandMother of baby who chewed meth bag told by judge: 'You are lucky nothing happened to the wee one'Baby ended up distressed and barely sleeping or eating.01 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandCoroner investigating man's death 12 days after vaccineRory James Nairn, 26, died at the home he shared with his fiancee.01 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandCovid case visited Nelson's 'best brothel', sports barRegion now has three confirmed Covid cases.30 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandA helping hand: Psychologists on site at Christchurch vaccination sites to support needle-fearing KiwisA team of Chch psychologists are helping those who fear needles to get vaccinated.30 Nov 08:04 PM
New ZealandDouble-killer Scott Watson's promise fails to sway Parole BoardOlivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.30 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandRacist Tiktok rant: Man abused in 'despicable' video comes forwardHe has sent seven minutes of video footage to police.29 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandTraffic lights call: South Island reacts to orangeWest Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.29 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandSex worker killer: Claims religious rights breached over prison access to Koran on CDGambian butcher Sainey Marong launches legal action from behind bars.28 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandChild tests positive in Christchurch home quarantine, flew Air NZ from AucklandThe child tested positive on day 9 while isolating at home.28 Nov 02:08 AM
New ZealandCSI Dunedin: DNA key in mysterious case of fatal seal stabbingNo one has been held responsible for rare sea lion found stabbed to death.27 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandTiny Arrowtown cottage goes for $1.85 millionThe historic one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage was purchased about 70 years ago for £350.26 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandTeen killing: Grieving family in court; not guilty pleas enteredConnor Whitehead was shot dead outside a party earlier this month.25 Nov 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Not my intention': Jacqui Dean surprised by Judith Collins' actionsConversation with now former party leader Judith Collins occurred "some weeks ago".25 Nov 05:52 PM
New Zealand'Extensive' Christchurch offender back behind bars after new raft of offendingMan's pages-long criminal history lists hundreds of convictions.24 Nov 09:58 PM
