Dominique McShain’s life was like that of any other young woman. At 21, she was a third-year psychology student at university, chasing a dream of becoming a clinical psychologist. She had plans—finish ...

A person has died following a crash in Christchurch early this morning. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash on Summit Road at 1.25am on Tuesday. One person died and one person ...

Popular former Westland Mayor Bruce Smith has passed away at the age of 72 after a long battle with illness. Smith, affectionately known as “Brucey,” died peacefully on September 22, 2024. Bruce Smith ...

A jury has found Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of the murder of his wife, Pauline Hanna, who was found dead in their Remuera home in April 2021. Polkinghorne remained expressionless as the not guilty ...

Two climbers were rescued this morning after spending several days stranded in a remote hut on Mount Cook. A break in the weather finally allowed the Aoraki/Mount Cook Alpine Rescue Team to reach the ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, who had been taken hostage in Papua, Indonesia, is now safe. Mehrtens was kidnapped on 7 February 2023 by an armed ...

This Sunday, families in Christchurch can enjoy a day of fun and learning at the World Rivers Day event, taking place along the North Frame, near the Margaret Mahy Playground. With free activities for ...

Renowned New Zealand singer Eddie Low, known as “the voice in a million,” has passed away at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer. He died peacefully at 7:45am on Saturday, 21 September 2024, ...

A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing outside a Blenheim Road carwash in Riccarton. Detective Sergeant James Haigh said police launched an investigation after the victim was brought to ...

A paraglider has been injured in a crash in Sumner. A St John spokesman said they were notified of the incident in Sumner at 10:45 today. One ambulance, one rapid response unit, and one helicopter ...

A man has been critically injured after being stabbed in Riccarton last night. The incident occurred at around 5:40pm at the intersection of Clarence Street and Blenheim Road outside a carwash ...

A Maritime spokesman confirmed the incident. “Strait NZ Bluebridge ferry MV Connemara lost power in Cook Strait 3.7km south of Sinclair Head. “Weather and sea conditions are moderate and the vessel ...