No charges over Christchurch dog attack that killed young boy
No charges will be laid over the dog attack that killed a one-year-old Christchurch boy earlier this month,…
Fire crews, three helicopters battle vegetation fire in Hurunui
Three helicopters are helping fire crews tackle a vegetation fire spanning more than 100 hectares in Hurunui this…
‘Only in New Zealand’: Runaway cow dodges cop, halts traffic on SH1
A runaway cow led a lone police officer on a zigzagging dance across a South Canterbury state highway…
Kiwi dancer wins UK pro Latin championships, eyes world title
A New Zealand Latin dancer has won the UK closed professional Latin dance championships in Blackpool. Brian Dibnah,…
Three critically injured in two-vehicle crash at Lindis Pass
Three people have been critically injured after a two-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass which closed a section…
New and upgraded weather warnings as fronts bring wind and rain
Several new and upgraded weather warnings have been issued for the South and lower North islands as a…
Lawyer convicted of assault on son, 12, that put him in hospital
A lawyer has been convicted and granted name suppression following a serious assault on his son that required…
MBIE backs ruling that Christchurch Airbnb owners need to get consent or stop
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has ruled that Christchurch unit owners have to ask for…
‘A taster of spring’: Fronts bring heavy rain, gales
Weather forecasters are warning of a burst of wild, spring-like weather this weekend, with heavy rain set to…
Mayor welcomes rejection of fast-track referral for Pegasus development
The Government has declined property developer Wolfbrook’s application for a fast-track referral for a major development on the…
Crew couldn’t work pump on grounded Akaroa tour boat with 41 aboard
Crew aboard a tourist boat that sank in the Akaroa Harbour earlier this year could not work the…
Multiple memorial plaques stolen from central Christchurch
Several brass memorial plaques have stolen from central Christchurch – with police issuing a photograph of someone who…