A lucky punter in Christchurch will be popping champagne tonight.

State Highway 6 has reopened, but some still remain without power on the West Coast.

Langer's wife, Karen, said she felt the board whip past her as she jumped off.

Wild weather across New Zealand: A play by play

Five appliances are at the scene near Governor's Bay, and a helicopter is on the way.

Evergreen Landcare staff took water from hydrants because that's what they 'normally did'.

Those not fully vaccinated urged to contact GP after measles-carrier enters hospital ED.

FENZ has reviewed its processes in the wake of the release of personal information.

Scribe spends three days in jail after allegedly breaching bail.

A risky driving trick caught on camera in Christchurch and is going viral.

Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.

Public told of escape three days after leopard went missing.

You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.

Another day, another weather record bites the dust.

Water will be temporarily chlorinated to prevent the risk of it becoming contaminated.

Monarch butterflies in dire straits as their favourite food is in short supply

But there's one place in New Zealand where no properties were sold for a loss.

Whanganui cricket import Akash Gill makes history at U19 World Cup in Christchurch

Mother says she has lost faith in doctors and hospitals following her son's death.

Man suffered a fractured skull, shattered left eye socket, broken cheekbone and more.

Some of the city's wells are vulnerable to contamination, particularly in heavy rain.

Kidney transplant patient Maddie Collins is exceeding expectations after her operation.

Woman appeared in court today after a man was critically injured at his house yesterday.

A man has been critically injured after being stabbed at a property in Christchurch.

Police are investigating a serious assault in Linwood, Christchurch last night.

The witness said the woman clutched her leg as blood dripped over the pavement.

Father Graeme Blackburn, 33, is being farewelled this morning.

Adults and older kids getting hurt more at trampoline parks, study finds.

Christchurch teen Maddie Collins received a kidney this week but there were complications.

Whanganui cricketer Matthew Hocquard named Hawkes Bay Cricket Camp tournament MVP