Multi-agency operation rescues two from water at Canterbury beach
Two people have been “successfully recovered” from the water after being reported missing at Canterbury’s Waikuku Beach this…
Christchurch bakery beats the neigh-sayers as horse pies sell out
A Christchurch bakery has sold out of its horsemeat pies on the first day of their release, proving…
New Zealand’s most expensive coffee – at $100 a cup
The average price for a café-brewed coffee in New Zealand is $5.20, but one Christchurch café is selling…
WINZ proposing security cuts 12 years after fatal Ashburton attack
Twenty-two security guards at Work and Income offices around the country will find out this week whether they…
Gemma McCaw left ex-All Black Richie ‘on seen’ after first meeting
Former Black Stick Gemma McCaw has opened up about her early interactions with now husband, and former All…
‘Tenacity’ pays off in community’s battle against gravel trucks
A North Canterbury community says “common sense prevailed” after a new consent agreement will ban gravel trucks from…
Search underway for hiker swept down Canterbury alpine river
A search is underway after a man was swept down the Cass River while hiking in rugged alpine…
Winter storm shuts South Island highways, avalanche risk climbs
A winter storm continues to batter the South Island today, closing state highways, triggering rockfalls and raising avalanche…
‘Forced labour’: Former Gloriavale members file $40m employment claim
Sixty-one former members of Gloriavale are seeking millions of dollars in compensation, alleging they were subjected to forced…
West Coast in the firing line as winter storm parks over the South
Heavy rain warnings have extended up the West Coast as a “significant winter storm” grinds to a halt…
South Island storm warnings issued as up to 500mm of rain forecast
Warnings have been issued as a “significant winter storm” approaches the South Island, with up to 500mm of…
Watch: Car hits speeds of 110km/h going wrong way on motorway
Footage has emerged of a vehicle speeding down the wrong side of a Canterbury motorway. Police said officers…