Latest from Christchurch

Bully Hayes backdown: Restaurant agrees to dump slave trader name

'We've now had a chance to reflect and we think that the time is right for a change.'

Huge fire near Christchurch causes a stir

Fire and Emergency say the clouds of smoke are coming from a controlled burn.

Teen jewel thieves nabbed

They stole thousands of dollars' worth of diamond rings, pendants and gold chains.

Watch: Swimmer tries to tow boat to shore in chilly Sumner sea

Swimming in freezing water in his underwear, boatie tries to tow vessel back to shore.

A new covered NZ sports stadium: Who gets a slice of the $473m?

The work on the 25,000-seat stadium starts next year.

One dead in overnight crash

The road is expected to reopen this morning.

'Avoid travel': Black ice warnings as snow, severe frosts hit South

Parts of the South Island are "in the freezer".

Brrrr...! Heavy snow closes roads as wintry blast moves up country

There is snow down to 400m in places of the South Island, what's in store for the north?

Man denies murdering Christchurch woman on New Year's Eve

Bella Te Pania, 33, was found in car near Christchurch Airport on New Year's Eve.

Covid-19 latest: Testing centres closing, no new cases as elimination looms

Kiwis are out and about, with only one remaining active case in the country.

NZ's own Tiger King: The weird and wonderful suburban backyard zoo

"It was a mix of the horrifying and enchanting".

Fish product pulled from shelves after five customers poisoned

The store has apologised after five people fell sick.

Cost of police Eagle helicopters rises as use increases

The Eagle helicopter use is costing taxpayers $2313 per hour.

Busy roads, heavy rain and flood warnings: Warning for holidaymakers

Northland and Coromandel set for the heaviest falls; motorists urged to take care.

$60m boost to help protect 170 librarian jobs, provide free internet at libraries

The major funding package, part of Budget 2020, was announced today

Chch mosque gunman's sentencing delayed due to Covid restrictions

Victims and survivors currently overseas want the chance to see justice served.

Port Hills double-tragedy: Teen driver in court

Name suppression granted to 19-year-old facing charges after two sisters died.

Cowboy roofer avoids jail after $100k scam to fund gambling

Macaulay Marchant left trail of misery when he used clients' money to live the high life.