Broadcaster Chris Lynch is an award winning journalist who also produces Christchurch news and video content for domestic and international companies ...

1pm: Several key South Island highways have now reopened following heavy snowfall, but road crews remain active in the region. An NZTA spokesperson said State Highway 73 from Otira to Springfield, ...

The search for 79-year-old Elisabeth, who went missing from Riccarton last week, has resumed today with police urging residents to continue checking their properties. Search efforts were paused ...

Southern Police are asking motorists to drive to the conditions and take extreme care today with black ice forming on Southland roads and snow forcecast throughout Otago. A police spokesman said ...

Spending by international visitors in New Zealand rose by more than nine per cent over the past year, according to new government data. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston said the increase ...

Emergency services responded to a serious crash involving a car and a truck on the Christchurch Northern Motorway this evening. A police spokeswoman said they were notified of the collision at around ...

Taxpayer money has been spent on a research project that used methods such as whale song and whale-oil potions to treat Kauri dieback. The project, funded through the National Science Challenges ...

A large police presence was seen in Hornby this morning as officers carried out a search warrant at a residential property. Police were called to an address on Amyes Road, near Shands Road, prompting ...

The Government has announced a major crackdown on boy racers, fleeing drivers, and anti-social road users, with new legislation due mid-2025. Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark ...

Hornby Mall Lotto has continued its winning run, with a Second Division prize-winning ticket sold at the Christchurch store in Wednesday night’s draw. Thirteen players across the country each won ...

Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. If you have a news tip or are ...

Environment Canterbury is warning residents and workers to take extra care around alpine riverbeds today following heavy rain in the region’s high country. An alert issued at 6.11am said significant ...