Christchurch driver dead after crashing into tree in early-morning crash
9:04 AM The driver, believed to be the sole occupant, was found dead in the crash on the Bridle Path Rd in Ferrymead just before 2am on Saturday.
Canterbury nab controversial win as Waikato miss late conversion
Mooloos first-five Fletcher Smith was aggrieved he didn't get another conversion attempt after the hooter after Canterbury appeared to charge him early.
Living with loss: Remembering Christine Hindson
The killer was sentenced to life for her murder 16 years ago but still shows no remorse. The scars of family violence linger for those who loved her.
New supermarket subdivision to feed demand in city's biggest suburb
The new subdivision is estimated to be worth over $250 million once built, and will serve the city's fast-growing suburb.
Former nanny 'torn apart' over alleged murder of three girls
The former nanny of three children found dead a week after moving to Timaru is shocked by their deaths: "I'm just asking myself, is this really happening?”
We're talking about nothing short of a National Party revolution
OPINION: It’s failing members with a chronically weak governance structure that gives the power to those at the top, at the expense of the grassroots.
Redemption songs: Mark Tawha's life 'in the hard lane'
Mourners painted the streets with exhaust fums as a tribute to a man who was a gangster to some, but an angel to others.
Opposition's leaders accused of reprising classic movie roles
“The parallels are breathtakingly audacious,” a studio spokeswoman said.
A promising new life in New Zealand ends tragically on a Timaru street
They seemed a devoted couple with a lovely family. It went terribly wrong in Timaru.
The wisdom of Solomon: Tā Mark's post-Ngāi Tahu journey
Shocking family violence and sexual abuse revelations set the Ngāi Tahu leader on a new course.
Mother of three sisters found dead in Timaru charged with their murders
A woman allegedly killed her three young daughters at their home in Timaru - just weeks after the family moved to NZ from South Africa.
Tougher rules around Covid-19 paper contact tracing data considered
Businesses are already legally required to keep the information from paper contact tracing safe.
Weekend weather: Sub-zero and frosty, but fine
Parts of the South Island are forecast to drop below freezing on Saturday with frost and below-average temperatures also on the cards for areas in the North Island.
'Light' earthquake felt across Christchurch
About 2500 people reported feeling the magnitude 3.6 quake at 6.05pm on Friday.
'We miss each other': Mum and toddler separated in lockdown
Megan Dalbeth’s 4-year-old daughter went to visit her father in Auckland for a week. Five weeks later she has still not been able to return home due to lockdown restrictions.
Controversial new Dunedin landfill to be publicly notified
Dunedin needs a new landfill, and residents will now get to have their say on the proposed site.
Gran and great aunt take on 100km walk for girl with 'devastating' disorder
Jasmine, 8, has a condition that will slowly take her mobility, speech and cognitive function. Her gran is now fundraising to help her complete a bucket list.
Aukus deal should make us reconsider parts of nuclear-free stance
OPINION: Being left out of the defence deal isn't a big disaster for New Zealand right now, but it does pose a long-term strategic challenge.
Songs can keep one of our languages alive
Singers from Lorde to Alien Weaponry to Stan Walker are reviving te reo. Will it help?
We're talking about nothing short of a National Party revolution
OPINION: It’s failing members with a chronically weak governance structure that gives the power to those at the top, at the expense of the grassroots.
Open up kids' world with a 'culture pass'
OPINION: In this pandemic world, kids are missing out on vital learning experiences that balance out the serious side of becoming an adult.
Opposition's leaders accused of reprising classic movie roles
“The parallels are breathtakingly audacious,” a studio spokeswoman said.
New supermarket subdivision to feed demand in city's biggest suburb
The new subdivision is estimated to be worth over $250 million once built, and will serve the city's fast-growing suburb.
Demand for Christchurch homes soars amongst first-home buyers
A shortage of houses and a fear of missing out is driving up interest in Christchurch homes.
Consent delays are 'stopping us from building houses'
An 11-week wait for building consent applications to be even looked at in Christchurch highlights an extreme problem affecting councils throughout the country.
New owners rejected inventory offer and ended up with $100,000 of out-of-date stock
After buying an Indian supermarket, a couple were shocked to find $100,000 worth of out-of-date food, but the seller says they turned down a stock-take offer.
Hotel plans for central city land sold by John Britten estate
A new hotel looks likely to be built on a site sold by the estate of late designer, property developer, inventor and motorcycle designer John Britten.
Canterbury nab controversial win as Waikato miss late conversion
Mooloos first-five Fletcher Smith was aggrieved he didn't get another conversion attempt after the hooter after Canterbury appeared to charge him early.
Live NPC: Waikato v Canterbury
It's top versus bottom in the premiership as the Mooloos take on the red and blacks in Hamilton.
Golf club course committee resigns over tree-felling debacle
Disagreement over the felling of hundreds of trees at an exclusive golf club has led to the resignation of all but one of its course committee members.
The simple recipe behind Billy Harmon's rise
Billy Harmon hails career changing move to the Highlanders ahead of his return for Canterbury in Hamilton on Friday night.
Covid-19 sinks SailGP's multimillion-dollar NZ yachting event
The SailGP high-speed summer yacht racing event, expected to bring millions of dollars to New Zealand, has been cancelled.
Thousands of paintings feared lost after artist's death found in lockup
The artist may have been dead for up to a month before his body was discovered in his home last week.
Rare 'red lightning' weather phenomenon captured by Christchurch photographer
It is only the third time on record that a New Zealander has captured the rare red lightning bolts that can occur 100km above the Earth's surface.
Christchurch restaurants keep calm and creatively carry on
Level 2 has not come a moment too soon for restaurants at Riverside Market, though the restrictions are challenging.
Artist may have been dead for a month before his body was found at his home
Loved ones are trying to find a storage lock-up where inventive artist Eion Stevens may have kept thousands of paintings.
