Heavy snow forced the closure of two key alpine passes in the central South Island today. State Highway 7, including Lewis Pass, was closed at 4.15pm between Springs Junction and the Hanmer Springs ...

A $13.9 million upgrade of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Christchurch Women’s Hospital will increase capacity across Canterbury and the wider South Island. Health Minister Simeon Brown said the ...

A Christchurch Lotto player has won a share of First Division in tonight’s live draw. The lucky ticket, purchased on MyLotto, was one of three winners who each took home $333,333. The other winning ...

Halswell is set to get a new primary school, with confirmation from Education Minister Erica Stanford that Milns Road School will open in 2027. Banks Peninsula MP Vanessa Weenink shared the update on ...

A new staged plan has been unveiled to reopen Christ Church Cathedral, with hopes the landmark could welcome the public again by the end of 2030. Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Ltd (CCRL) ...

At their favourite spot, Black and White Coffee Cartel in Avonhead, Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and his wife Chrissy settle in with coffees and delicious slices. “You come in and ask for a stuffed ...

With Benjamin Doyle forced to step down, there was never going to be a way back after his online behaviour. The vacancy has now been filled by former Papanui councillor Mike Davidson, who has ...

Rock clearing work from tomorrow on State Highway 73 between Arthur’s Pass and Otira means that road users can expect short delays to their travel. The work by contractors for New Zealand Transport ...

A woman has been arrested after barricading herself inside a house in Sockburn this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Epsom Road just after 3pm following initial reports of a house fire.

The fate of one of New Zealand’s most recognisable retailers remains uncertain after administrators confirmed Smiths City is entering ‘liquidation sale’ proceedings while they continue talks with ...

Christchurch runner Morgan Bartrum has spent the week tackling a gruelling endurance challenge in Hagley Park to raise awareness of mental health. The fundraiser, called the 617 Run for Hope, began on ...

Christchurch police are investigating a suspicious fire in St Albans. Fire and Emergency crews were called to Malvern Park about 9.30pm on Friday after a fire broke out in a building attached to the ...