View over South Bay from the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway on the South Island.

One dead after boat capsizes off Kaikōura's South Bay

Police were alerted to a boat capsize off the Kaikōura Peninsula just before 1pm on Saturday.

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Fifty-one people were killed and 40 others were injured at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre on March 15, 2019 in New Zealand's deadliest ever mass shooting.

'Rot in jail': Survivors respond to mosque terrorist's failed appeal

Court of Appeal yesterday threw out Brenton Tarrant’s application for an extension of time for an appeal, ruling that it was “utterly devoid of merit”.

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Images from Al Noor mosque in 2019. (File image).

'Utterly devoid of merit': Mosque terrorist's appeal bid denied

The terrorist responsible for New Zealand’s worst mass killing has failed to get his guilty pleas vacated, with the Court of Appeal describing his application to do so as being "utterly devoid of merit".

Thu, Apr 30

Pumps at a petrol station.

Christchurch man charged with 23 petrol drive-offs

A 37-year-old man appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday, facing 43 charges relating to 23 separate petrol drive-offs.

Thu, Apr 30

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The baby was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious unexplained injuries.

'Angry, confused': Mum of seriously injured baby desperate for answers

Five-month-old baby on life support after suffering serious unexplained injuries.

Wed, Apr 29

Crews were called to the blaze in Timaru shortly before 9am on Wednesday.

Person airlifed to hospital as fire crews battle blaze in Timaru

Emergency services were called to the building fire on High St in Parkside just before 9am.

Wed, Apr 29

The three flatmates came home to find their house ransacked.

'Rolled over for us': How three flatmates solved their own robbery

After finding their home ransacked, the Christchurch trio cracked out the old "good cop, bad cop" routine.

Tue, Apr 28

Police car.

Investigation after 'unexplained injuries' to infant in Christchurch

Officers are speaking with family members and carrying out enquiries in the Barbadoes St area following the infant’s hospitalisation.

Tue, Apr 28

Rowena Walker.

Search for missing Christchurch woman Rowena Walker continues

39-year-old Rowena Walker was last seen on August 14 when she was captured on CCTV in Bassett St in Burwood with an associate.

Tue, Apr 28

The ribbon was cut and the new Te Kaha Stadium officially opened with a conversion knocked cleanly through the posts. 

'Bit of a greenhouse': Things get heated under new Chch stadium's roof

The roof at Te Kaha brought a bumper atmosphere inside the stadium during Super Rugby Pacific's "Super Round" - but it also brought the heat.

Mon, Apr 27

Baby Lihona sleeps while she has her hearing checked.

New invention lets newborn babies sleep during hearing checks

The need for the Cosyplate Gel Warmer arose when babies were frequently awakened by the cold gel used during assessments which required they stay asleep.

Sun, Apr 26

The stadium opened Friday night.

Christchurch's new stadium built without major incident — WorkSafe

With about 400 workers on site at peak construction, a WorkSafe inspector said it was "amazing" and a "huge success" that no serious harm was incurred.

Sat, Apr 25

Brett Robinson, World Rugby Chai

World Rugby chair responds to Moana Pasifika struggles

Brett Robinson fiercely defended the organisation's investment in the Pacific but said it was not World Rugby's job to save the team, which is estimated to need over $8 million.

Sat, Apr 25

Many of the cenotaphs are more than a century old and the years are taking its toll.

Volunteers caring for war memorials call on Govt for more support

Many of the cenotaphs are more than a century old and the years are taking its toll.

Fri, Apr 24

One NZ Stadium (Te Kaha) in Christchurch.

Pride, excitement in Christchurch before Te Kaha stadium's first match

The Crusaders will kick off for the first time at their new home tonight when they take on the Waratahs in front of a sold-out crowd.

Fri, Apr 24

Rowena Walker.

Items found in Christchurch red zone search for Rowena Walker

Police seeking clues on missing 39-year-old locate items and continue to search the area with the use of a drone and a dog unit.

Thu, Apr 23

Chch massage business and owner exploited migrants, ordered to pay $210k

Chch massage business and owner exploited migrants, ordered to pay $210k

Mother’s Thai, trading as Diamond Thai, and its owner, Janya Duangjai, deliberately underpaid staff, charged illegal employment premiums, and ignored "basic employment obligations".

Thu, Apr 23

Red zone search continues for missing woman Rowena Walker

Red zone search continues for missing woman Rowena Walker

Walker, 39, was last seen on CCTV in Christchurch in August.

Wed, Apr 22

Mackenzie District Council office in Twizel.

Mackenzie councillor misses meetings, cops investigating alleged assault

A police media team spokesperson said the incident occurred at 10.50am last Thursday (April 16) at the council offices in Fairlie.

Wed, Apr 22

Diamond Harbour Primary pupils ready with questions for the crew of the International Space Station. 

South Island school has Q+A session with astronaut in space

Jack Hathaway fielded questions from excited students ranging from exercise routines and science to the scariest thing to have happened in space.

Wed, Apr 22

Brodie Kostecki driver of the #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Ford Mustang GT during the Christchurch 440, part of the 2026 Supercars Championship at Ruapana Raceway on April 18, 2026

Kostecki hangs on for Supercars win in Christchurch

Young gun Kai Allen was on Kostecki's tail for the majority of Saturday's 37-lap sprint.

Sat, Apr 18

Drenching downpour rain storm water is overflowing off the tile shingle roof.

Wet, windy storm to end school holidays as rain sweeps north

MetService warns a complex trough will bring heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms to parts of the country this weekend, with Saturday shaping as the wettest day.

Fri, Apr 17

Two injured in Canterbury crash involving police car

Two injured in Canterbury crash involving police car

The two-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 1/Main South Road in Burnham.

Fri, Apr 17

Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja.

How Kiwis are recycling wrong – and how many are punished for it

Cities share how many recycling bins have been removed for repeated contamination – and what some common contaminants are.

Fri, Apr 17

Court (file image).

Christchurch religious figure pleads not guilty to sex crimes

The 45-year-old entered not guilty pleas to 14 charges of unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault, strangulation, and rape against four women in the Christchurch District Court.

Wed, Apr 15