Man found guilty of possessing mosque attack videos
A government employee has been found guilty of possessing footage of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.
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Fraudsters faked cancer to rip off family
South Island fraudsters faked cancer to rip off $1m from family and friends
A couple living "the high life" in Wānaka allegedly faked cancer to rip off their family and friends for $1 million, which they spent on expensive cars and properties.
Christchurch Hospital nurses set to strike on Friday
Christchurch Hospital nurses set to strike on Friday
Nurses on three wards at Christchurch Hospital will walk off the job for two hours from 2pm on Friday to protest chronic staffing shortages.
Brewery 'stoked' to bring home award
Amberley brewery 'stoked' to bring home coveted award
An Amberley-based brewing company has brought home a coveted International Lager trophy from the recent NZ Beer Awards in Christchurch.
Call for coronial reform after long wait
Poll: Call for coronial reform after long wait for findings
Fyfa Dawson’s family are calling for changes to the Coroner’s Court, saying the findings six years after she died have taken far too long.
Polkinghorne may give evidence at inquest
Polkinghorne may give evidence at inquest into wife's death
The NZ eye surgeon found not guilty of killing his wife after a lengthy murder trial last year may give evidence at her coronial inquest next year.
State-of-the-art supermarket opens its doors
State-of-the-art supermarket opens its doors
Scores of people turned up for the official opening of Paul and Gaylene Thompson's new FreshChoice in Tinwald this week.
Community 'devastated' after police shooting
Pastor says community 'devastated' after police shooting
The pastor of a church attended by a couple shot by police in Christchurch on Wednesday night says the incident is "heartbreaking".
Quick draw for cleaner needles
Quick draw for cleaner needles
A holster worn on the hip which sterilises needles each time a farmer vaccinates cattle is the idea of a University of Canterbury student wanting to launch it after winding up her studies.
Embezzling accountant's old safe cracked
Embezzling accountant's old safe cracked open in hope of finding gold and jewels
An old safe that belonged to a disgraced South Island accountant - who was convicted in the 90s for siphoning funds from his clients’ tax returns - has been opened.
Coalition slams Covid ministers no-show
'They are ashamed': Former Labour ministers slammed for refusing to appear at Covid hearing
Dame Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson have refused to appear at a public Covid-19 hearing.
Sausages recalled as they may contain glass
Sausages sold in Canterbury recalled as they may contain glass
The sausages, which have been recalled after an injury was reported, were sold at shops in Christchurch and Rangiora.
Commissioner wants Gloriavale school closed
'Very troubling situation': Commissioner calls for Gloriavale school to be closed
The Children's Commissioner is calling for the urgent closure of Gloriavale Christian School, saying she has no confidence it can keep students safe.
NZ woman detained in US set to be released
Father of NZ woman in US detention centre claims she will be released this week
The father of a New Zealander being held in a US immigration detention centre cell believes there's a 90% chance she will be released before the end of the week.
SH1 reopens after police raid gang pad
SH1 reopens after police raid gang pad near Christchurch
A section of State Highway 1 was closed on Thursday morning as police reportedly raided a gang pad near Christchurch.
Woman fatally shot by police was 'brandishing' hunting knife
Woman fatally shot by police was 'brandishing' hunting knife
A woman was fatally shot by police after she advanced on police "brandishing" a hunting knife moments after her partner had been shot by police.
Sausages sold at Canterbury stores recalled
Sausages recalled from Canterbury stores may contain glass
A batch of sausages sold at two South Island branches of a butchery has been recalled because they may contain glass.
High school teachers to strike
High school teachers to strike after 1% pay rise offer
Secondary school teachers will strike next Wednesday following what they say is an unsatisfactory pay offer from the government.
Family legacy drives Horan toward success
Family legacy drives Horan toward success
By the time Anthony Horan made his first appearance for Lyttelton as a six-year-old, the club was already a part of him.
Tinā surpasses Whale Rider at box office
'Huge milestone': Tinā surpasses Whale Rider at box office
Tinā follows a choir teacher who is grieving the death of her daughter in the February 22, 2011, Christchurch earthquake.