Christchurch News

A boy who helped rescue a burning woman in Christchurch yesterday says he found petrol and a small fire when he went looking for the cause of her burns. The 26-year-old woman was in a serious condition in Christchurch Hospital...

Regional towns across New Zealand are feeling the squeeze as mortgagee sales hit another historic high in September, according to the latest figures from Terralink International. The data released today showed 343 registered mortgagee sales -- up on the previous...

We say it's because there is a lack of training programmes available and they are not as accessible as they could be." -------- The farming sector is urging the experts to get things right on monetary policy. The Labour Party...

The latest coroner's inquest into the violent death of a baby in Christchurch presents a good case for abolishing the right to silence for family members suspected of abuse, a families lobby group says. Christchurch Coroner Richard McElrea said at...

01 Hawke's Bay has won a tight Air New Zealand Cup contest over Manawatu in Napier. The Magpies have won 35-30 after leading 18-14 at halftime. Earlier, Canterbury retained the Ranfurly Shield with a 31-21 over Northland in Christchurch. Otago...

Jason Paul Somerville killed his wife and another woman because he was angry at them. He murdered his 35-year old wife Rebecca Chamberlain on 30th august 2009 because she refused to have sex with him – he then fulfilled his...

Manager Carlo Checchinato read out the team to play the All Blacks, stood up, and left. Fifty-odd journalists from Italy and New Zealand scratched their heads and wondered who to ask about a side containing only two changes from the...

Kathmandu's new chairman says it's important for the company to build on its heritage as a Kiwi brand. It was announced yesterday that James Strong has taken over the chairmanship of the Australasian outdoor equipment and clothing retailer.