A burglary, two stolen cars and a vehicle set alight are being investigated as police look into whether a string of incidents across several suburbs are linked.
Crime and Justice
5:40pm
MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley says temperatures dropped as low as-12.5C overnight, with frost reaching as far north as Auckland.
New Zealand
1:04pm
1:27
More than a decade after the earthquakes flattened much of Christchurch's central city, the CBD skyline is filling with new apartments and townhouses.
Fri, Jul 10
2:18
Road closures, bridges damaged, rural residents cut off and flood damage in the town – the coastal community is bracing for another long recovery.
A tortoiseshell cat missing from Cambridge for a year has turned up on a North Canterbury farm, after apparently crossing Cook Strait alone.
Thu, Jul 9
4:50
The lucky person bought their ticket at New World Ilam.
Business
MetService has downgraded its red heavy rain warning for parts of Marlborough and Canterbury to a yellow heavy rain watch.
Wed, Jul 8
Three rivers cross Adam McManaway's farm and he says all of them breached their banks in Tuesday's torrential rain, including one in three places.
A state of emergency has been declared in Kaikōura as torrential rain causes widespread flooding and evacuations, with severe weather continuing to batter parts of Canterbury and Marlborough.
Tue, Jul 7
Seventy-three-year-old Michael Turner, who has cerebral palsy, is giving back to Burwood Hospital after staff helped him recover from a serious fall.
Mon, Jul 6
MetService warned the severe weather could bring dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips, with roads potentially becoming impassable.
Sun, Jul 5
Police say the early morning break-ins may be linked.
Sat, Jul 4
Emergency services were called to Swannanoa just before 7pm yesterday.
The scenes reflected a city eager for the return of international rugby.
Sport
Fri, Jul 3
Police said officers were "thrilled" to get the bike back to its 12-year-old Christchurch owner who reported it missing two days after police seized it.
The Christchurch Men's Prison inmate faces three charges of corruptly giving a bribe to a guard between December 2023 and January 2024.
Thu, Jul 2
New Zealand Transport Agency said hoar frosts and black ice may persist in parts of the South Island until about midday tomorrow.
Powerball was not struck on Saturday and has rolled over to tonight’s draw at 8.20pm.
Wed, Jul 1
The restaurants have been recognised for their culinary excellence – but how much do they cost to experience?
One Auckland restaurant made Michelin history by receiving the first-ever star for Samoan food.
Tue, Jun 30
The Selwyn District Council adopted a new Upper Selwyn Huts 30-year Deed of Licence on Tuesday, bringing relief to the residents.
Three companies are under investigation for allegedly exporting prohibited assets, with a Christchurch home seized as inquiries continue.
Mon, Jun 29
Some staff receive regular grading on eleven measures, including the number of people in their region who receive emergency housing grants.
Politics
Sun, Jun 28
About a hundred people watched on as two large cranes lifted the 37-metre structure into position above State Highway 76/Brougham St overnight.
Sat, Jun 27
Five children and two adults suffered chemical burns and blisters at Kindercare Woolston when an industrial sanitiser was poured on a slide.
Fri, Jun 26
