Convicted killer sentenced for jail rampage

A man shot by police officers in Christchurch last month can today be named for the first time. Murray James Allan, 24, suffered

More sex charges laid against Christchurch businessman.

He went to university at 14 to study music and now 17-year-old Matthias Balzat has won the grand prize at the National Concerto Competition

A fine gold bracelet with a heart-shaped locket was lost during the assault.

A man is accused of trying to get $40,000 from his alleged victim.

Primary school students challenge Michael Woodhouse to grant China's grieving shidu parents lifelong visas to visit their children's graves.

The death of a 3-year-old girl, accidentally hit by a golf club swung by her older brother, has been ruled by a coroner as a "tragic, unpreventable accident".

Authorities this afternoon lifted access restrictions on roads around the Port Hills area. Dyers Pass Rd is now open all day and

Judge blocks Cheyenne Biddle's bid to dig up dead partner and cremate him.

Partner of November earthquake victim releases video of log cabin damage.

Police have released CCTV footage of a robbery at a store in Christchurch - the seventh time it has been hit in the last seven months.

New owner finds stash of memorabilia left behind in Richie McCaw's old Christchurch home.

More "wave clouds" have been spotted, this time in Christchurch.

One trapped after car crashes right behind fire station.

Christchurch bashing victim smiles for family.

The CDHB will not renew its contract with Compass Group, the supplier which sparked street protests in Dunedin.

Police claim group threatened to cut power to elderly victims if payment wasn't made.

After travel plans were made, the wife found out her husband was planning to leave her.

Thousands have reported feeling the two big quakes in Canterbury.

Witnesses said the Givealittle recipient came close to hitting several children playing on the footpath.

Travel is safer now, so fewer of us are dying in large-scale disasters, but climate change could reverse the trend.

Multiple firearms were recovered by police, along with quantities of methamphetamine and cannabis.

No parole for man who kidnapped and stabbed pie delivery driver Marteine Robin in March 2012.

A St Albans business made just $40 a day while cycleway upgrades removed parking from the shop.

A dognapped pooch sold within hours of going missing is back with her family.

Cathay Pacific is planning direct flights between Christchurch and Hong Kong.

A Christchurch couple have been the victims of a brutal attack after a music festival.

A fire service spokesman said the injured person suffered burns to their arm.

A Christchurch family is pleading for the safe return of their son's ashes after burglars stole them.