Acting New Zealand Prime Minister David Seymour has described the death of American conservative commentator Charlie Kirk as a “tragic reminder of the importance of free speech.” Kirk was shot dead ...

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 ...

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 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 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 ...

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 ...

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 City Councillor Aaron Keown has launched a new website designed to give residents a clear picture of how councillors have voted on key issues. Keown, who was re-elected unopposed in ...

Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle has announced a resignation from Parliament, citing personal wellbeing and the safety of family after months of harassment and threats. In a written statement released ...

Emergency services have been called to Northwood this morning after a car crashed into a power pole. The crash happened around 8.30am near the Groynes Drive northbound offramp on State Highway 1, ...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described the closure of Smiths City stores as “a real shame,” after the Christchurch-founded retailer was placed into Voluntary Administration. As first reported ...