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 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 ...

A proposed SpaceX Starlink earth station in Hornby has been described as a major vote of confidence for the suburb’s business future. Consent documents reveal the site will host up to 40 dish antennas ...

Emergency services responded to a chlorine incident at the Tegel factory on Carmen Road in Hornby this afternoon. St John said they were notified of the incident at 3.14pm and sent two rapid response ...

Woolworths has completed the conversion of its New Brighton supermarket, marking it as the 150th store to transition from the former Countdown brand. The refurbishment included upgraded store livery ...

Emergency services have been called to Lakewood Drive. St John and Fire and Emergency crews responded to the incident, along with police just after 4PM. A police spokeswoman said officers were ...

Christchurch mayoral candidate Sara Templeton has apologised after providing incorrect information on road renewals during a student podcast. Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee, Sam ...

A Christchurch theatre has been crowned New Zealand’s Venue of the Year for hosting a sports event on their stage. The Isaac Theatre Royal (ITR) on Gloucester Street won the gong at the New Zealand ...

All of Kaikōura is experiencing an unplanned power cut. A MainPower spokeswoman told chrislynchmedia.com “we have two helicopters patrolling the lines. A fault has been identified on the 66kV line ...

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 ...

A new Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll has delivered mixed news for National, which gained support, but with coalition numbers falling short of forming a government. The poll, conducted between 31 August ...

Christchurch’s new multi-use One NZ stadium is set to open on strong financial footing, with Venues Ōtautahi confirming it will operate at a surplus without requiring ongoing operational support from ...