State Highway 1 near Cheviot in North Canterbury has reopened following a truck crash that closed the road for several hours this morning. Emergency services were called to Domett Road about 8.10am ...

More than 36,000 Health New Zealand nurses, midwives, and healthcare assistants will walk off the job tomorrow in a nationwide 24-hour strike. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) said ...

The Women’s Rights Party has submitted multiple complaints to the Human Rights Commission over what it says is misinformation in a public statement about transgender inclusion in sport. Last week, the ...

Christchurch City Council has confirmed it is working with the Tactix to organise a public celebration following the team’s historic ANZ Premiership victory. The Tactix made history on Sunday night by ...

Sir Michael Hill, the founder of Michael Hill Jewellers and one of New Zealand’s most recognisable business figures, has died at the age of 86. Michael Hill International Limited confirmed his passing ...

Woolworths Hornby will host its second annual “Chaos for Kairos” trolley dash on Wednesday morning, raising awareness and support for Christchurch-based food rescue organisation Kairos. The event runs ...

A nationwide 24-hour strike by more than 36,000 nurses, midwives, and healthcare assistants will go ahead on Wednesday morning, after Health New Zealand failed to meet union demands over safe staffing ...

Police and Fire and Emergency are still investigating a spate of suspicious fires which occurred on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Crews were first alerted to the fire at the Waimakariri riverbed, ...

The Government has quietly approved a significant increase in the fees paid to board members of Crown entities, with some roles seeing rises of up to 80 percent. The changes, detailed in a Cabinet ...

A Christchurch woman who turned personal tragedy into a life of service has been recognised with a special community award. Lynette Whitt was honoured on Friday evening for her voluntary work with ...

The Government has announced it will ban retail surcharges, which are costing New Zealanders up to $150 million a year. However, it will still cost merchants, who will need to absorb the cost or pass ...

A man has died after falling from a cliff in Banks Peninsula during a seafood gathering trip with friends. Police said the man had been part of a group of four who were snorkelling and collecting ...