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 $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 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.

Police have arrested a 44 year old man in connection with the theft of a major bronze sculpture from the Mt Pleasant Community Centre. The man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 16 ...

The smash-hit musical ‘Blood Brothers’ is being brought to life in Christchurch for the first time in over a decade. Produced by Showbiz Christchurch, Willy Russell’s ‘Blood Brothers’ is a gripping ...

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) ...

Timaru Boys’ High School has closed its doors for the day following a “threat of harm to take place on Friday”. In a message on the school’s “authorised” Facebook page, school rector Dave Thorp said, ...

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 ...

The Smiths City liquidation sale will finish on Sunday with all remaining stock sold at 70 percent off the lowest in-store ticketed prices. The sale at stores in Auckland, Christchurch, Oamaru, ...

A small airline is introducing a new service between Christchurch and Blenheim ensuring Marlborough does not lose direct connectivity to the South Island’s largest city. Originair’s CEO Rob Inglis ...

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 ...