Land opened up to build shared housing for older residents
A social housing initiative — described as ”like flatting for older people” — is a step closer to…
Warning of ‘serious injury or death’ amid powerline tampering
Police say there is a “very high chance” of serious injury or death amid incidents of powerline tampering…
Christchurch man killed mother with sword
A reclusive Christchurch man who was his mother’s sole caregiver killed her in bed with a sword, a…
Senior Labour MP won’t contest electorate, will stand on list in 2026
Senior Labour MP Megan Woods has announced she will not seek re-election in the Christchurch electorate of Wigram,…
Young person assaulted and robbed in Christchurch
The owner of a vehicle is being sought by police after a young person was assaulted and robbed…
Kaikōura cruise visits expected to halve this summer
Economic uncertainty and rising costs have been cited as reasons for fewer cruise ships planning to visit Kaikōura…
Gloriavale leader accused of touching girls as young as nine
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been accused of touching girls as young as nine on their legs, backs,…
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple goes on trial accused of sexual offending
The leader of Gloriavale will spend three weeks in the Greymouth District Court defending allegations of sexual offending.…
Three helicopters fight vegetation blaze in Sheffield, Canterbury
Three helicopters are being brought in to fight a vegetation fire near the small Canterbury town of Sheffield.…
Injured kiwi catches ‘Uber’ to the vet after roadside rescue
A late-night wildlife rescue unfolded in Arthur’s Pass on Thursday evening when an injured great spotted kiwi was…
Missing Canterbury woman found after emergency alert issued
A woman missing in Canterbury was found last night by a member of the public after an emergency…
Police hunting SUV driver after hit-and-run on cyclist
Police are appealing to the public for information after a cyclist was hit by a car in Christchurch…