A Pest Control Research worker came into contact with a poisonous substance.

Metservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.

Emergency services were called to the fire on Levels Valley Rd at about 12.30pm.

Metservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.

Canterbury District Health Board clinicians have documented their experiences in MIQ.

Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.

This year has seen the second-biggest black-billed gull colony on the river in 20 years.

The spider, Philoponella congregabilis, is known to crush its prey.

Blazes covered a total area of 5x5m.

Research confirms less than five have been reported worldwide this century.

Argos Froyanes Ltd (AFL) operates two vessels that are docked at the Port of Lyttelton.

The incident happened off the Kaikoura peninsula