A Christchurch man was spotted masturbating by members of the public.

A woman is alleged to have stolen $360 worth of Manuka Honey from Ballantynes.

Two teenage boys arrested over armed robbery in Christchurch.

Officials are scrambling to gather seeds of 33 native plant species in Myrtle Rust's path.

Tribunal finds exceptional circumstances made it unduly harsh to deport 62-year-old.

Twenty Christchurch properties previously acquired by the Crown could become the councils.

Steve Askin was killed as he helped put out February's Port Hills fires.

GP appointments for mental health issues will be free under a Labour Government.

Corporate jet-setters get free electric car hire from NZ's three main airports

Driver, 14, admits horror Boxing Day triple fatality on Canterbury road.

Fog in Christchurch and Dunedin is affecting flights this morning.

The expert headhunted to oversee the $2b rebuild is leaving the role months into the job.

Warehouse staff praised for intervening while young girl was allegedly assaulted.

Man jailed for 14 years after smuggling $2.4m of cocaine while on home detention.

Cancer sufferer's moving video caught the eye of an admirer from across the world.

Christchurch students travel the distance of a trip to the moon to get to top schools.

Sparkle for Hope ball in Christchurch raises $108,000 for children with cancer

Driver who took police on 700km car chase sentenced at Christchurch District Court

Police seeking blood-soaked man in Christchurch

The partner of Kaikoura quake victim Jo-Anne Mackinnon wants people to know the truth.

NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.

For the second week in a row, netball games have had to be postponed in Christchurch.

Son of 'Black Widow' Helen Milner jailed for crash that killed friend.

Playgrounds repaired thanks to $1.5 million quake donation.

'It's just unrealistic for us to stay here', says Kiwi family of five in Australia.

Tensions between street prostitutes and communities will be explored in a new study.

New Zealand's oldest driver Bill Mitchell renews his licence at 104.

Living in Australia is 'an absolute minefield' for Kiwis, one family says.

The next few days may be a little wet, but weather may clear for the end of the week.

Five state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.