Firefighters were tonight battling a blaze in a Christchurch building that was threatening neighbouring buildings.

The race to elect a new mayor for Auckland and other cities and towns round the country is drawing to a close.

A sports psychologist says Aaron Smith's latest indiscretion is ridiculous schoolyard behaviour that is not tolerated in the larger

A judge has told a Christchurch man, who burned his father's house after abusing methamphetamine, that he was lucky to be alive.

A disability advocate is dismayed that a prominent rugby player would treat disabled toilets with such little respect.

A Geraldine man led police on a 50km chase past schools and busy roads.

Jucy's Christchurch-based pod-style hotel is in demand ahead of its November opening.

A wealthy Christchurch businessman and his mistress-turned-partner should not have kept their name secret, says the Court of Appeal.

A police officer called out to a Christchurch home last night was allegedly assaulted by a man with a screwdriver.

Gabrielle Stuart looked at what five years of belt-tightening for the CDHB could look like for the community.

Community services are worried about the effect five years of district health board shortfalls could have on them.

Official documents have revealed for the first time what contributed to the convention centre deal between the Government and Plenary Conventions NZ.

As consultation opens on an oil and gas drilling plan, some city councillors are now questioning if the Government will listen to what they say.

The sudden death of a "bright, wonderful student" at a University of Canterbury halls of residence has left students and staff in shock.

The woman died at Rochester and Rutherford Hall on Ilam Rd in Christchurch.

This will be a good weekend to check out the museum or cuddle up with a book as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the country.

Could this millionaire toddler be the luckiest kid in Christchurch?

Too much screen use is taking its toll on young people's eyes, with children as young as five having to get treatment, Canterbury optometrists say.

More charges laid after Christchurch rampage.

The Christchurch woman who ploughed into a couple while drink driving has been sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment and will never be able to drive again.

Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson, who led the organisation through the aftermath of Canterbury earthquakes, has quit the role.

Shareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.

A Canterbury man who allegedly assaulted a 3-month old baby has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Almost 700 Christchurch drivers have been given warnings for illegally driving or planning to drive for Uber.

Drug detection dogs patrolling domestic terminals are a step closer to becoming a reality.

An exodus of workers is becoming a problem for major infrastructure projects in Christchurch, with less than 3 months until SCIRT wraps up.

Orana Wildlife Park at McLeans Island turned 40 on Sunday. Bridget Rutherford looks back on the park's history.

Paralympian Sophie Pascoe arrived home to Christchurch to find the words "Welcome home Sophi" sprayed across the road.

A wallet containing $1290 has been returned to it owner.

A joint campaign has come under fire from their opponents claiming it puts their independence in question.