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 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 ...

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 ...

The Bluebridge ferry Connemara has lost all power. The alarm was raised just after 11PM on Thursday. The ferry is currently drifting near the Wellington Heads. A Maritime spokesman confirmed the ...

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 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 St John spokesman said they were notifited of the fire and responsed with an ambulance crew treating one pateint in a minor condition at the scene.

A North Canterbury-based construction firm, Hanmer Building Solutions, has gone into liquidation. The company, which was incorporated on 10 November 2010, ceased trading following its appointment of ...

OPINION: The One Young World Youth Awards have become a platform for the self-promotional elite, rewarding questionable figures while ignoring actual merit. The latest example? The Herald proudly ...

Christchurch City Councillors have strongly criticised the Rata Foundation, accusing the funder of slashing its financial support for the city’s Youth Hub. On Wednesday, councillors approved a $2 ...

The Government will introduce new sentencing reforms to Parliament this week aimed at ensuring criminals face tougher penalties and victims are prioritised, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said today.

Christchurch company Traffic Control Systems, which was contracted by the council to maintain and repair traffic lights, owes over a million dollars to unsecured creditors. Staff were informed of ...