Latest from Canterbury

Teen crash victim's family warn public not to give to fake fundraiser
Fraudulent page for Tayla Alexander, 17, is causing further heartache.

Former CEO was investigated for bullying, report kept secret
High-powered lawyer Maria Dew QC was brought in by the board to investigate.

Teen killed in fiery crash, knife used to rescue trapped people
A teenager has been identified as the person killed in a crash in Christchurch this week.

Parents' heartbreak over 4yo's forklift death: 'We held each other'
Jackson White was struck and killed by a forklift operated by his father Ian.

Members of the public tried to free victims in Christchurch car crash
The crash followed a number of other serious incidents around the country last night.

Welcome to New Zealand's own Alcatraz
Public welcomed back to explore remarkable history of island fortress.

Red-light runner who killed two, gets community detention
Young Ezekiel and his uncle died in the crash on their way home from a family celebration.

Killer fights for right to spar behind bars
Richard Genge was jailed for brutal 1994 murder of Anne Maree Ellens in Christchurch.

Electric vehicle charging station explodes
Fire and Emergency services were called to the charging station.

Pilot dies in plane crash at Lake Ellesmere
The pilot was a member of Canterbury Aero Club and no one else was on board the plane.

Only film of Peter Snell's mile aired
The Whanganui Sports Heritage Trust owns the only film of Snell's record-breaking mile.

Suicide by cop? Desperate man claims he goaded officers into shooting him
Accused had been "in the full expectation the police would shoot back ... and kill him".

New electorate proposed for South Auckland
Changes are also being proposed to 35 of the country's 71 current electorates.

Christchurch terror plotter back in custody
Arrested after 2017 terror plot, teen said he'd "done it for Allah".

Whanganui's teen rowing star Niamh Monk heads Stateside
The old head on young shoulders has thought of career and sporting achievements in tandem.

Watch: Axe-wielding man robs Canterbury store day of owner's wife's funeral
A 28-year-old man will appear in court charged with burglary after robbing a store.

Police fired 35 shots before taking down alleged gunman, court hears
Dramatic footage of Christchurch shooting incident played to jury.

'Turn your life around': Grieving father says killer reminds him of slain son
"It will be a double loss if he doesn't make something of himself now" - victim's dad.

Cricket Wanganui's game plan
An announcement on Cricket Wanganui's future direction expected by Christmas.

Peter Ellis Supreme Court application heard today
The children's claims included being hung in cages and having their genitals cut off.

Earthquake Commission's official apology for quake claims botch-ups
Commission has offered a formal apology for its handling of quake claims in Canterbury.

Kiwi Liam Kearns named as victim of Surfers Paradise high-rise fall
The 22-year-old is understood to have recently moved to Australia.

CD Stags in the hunt - Ben Smith plays his part
The CD Stags are stalking the Firebirds for Plunket Shield glory.

Cup day 2019: 'Look at the state of them ... what are they even thinking?'
Fashion, booze and betting at the biggest day on Canterbury's social calendar.

Married couple killed in double fatal crash named
Seven other people were also injured the multiple-vehicle incident.

Auckland conversion: Beauden Barrett's $4.8m Remuera home
Beauden and Hannah Barrett choose new Auckland home - one that is very familiar to them.

Suicide, self-harm attempts in police custody nearly quadruple
Police say the increase is due to a rise in mental health problems and improved reporting.

Cup Day at Addington: Big crowd expected for biggest day on Canterbury's social calendar
Fashion, betting and excitement at Addington's big day out.

Ex-press secretary gets nod in safe National seat
Nicola Grigg says working for Simon Bridges and Bill English was a career highlight.