A parent's plan to keep kids safe violates the district plan, the council claims.

Michael McGrath investigation moves to suburbs of Ellesmere, Lincoln and Halswell.

An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with the murder of Alicia Nathan.

Death of South Canterbury banker Michael Phillips not suspicious, police conclude

A woman has claimed on social media that she was 'so sorry' for the incident on Saturday.

Tributes flow for 'caring' mum who died after allegedly being stabbed at a party.

Victim was abducted by Mongrel Mob members, raped and murdered in December, 2008.

A sick and paralysed grandma starts public appeal to meet 'her darling' Richie McCaw.

Death of popular banker Michael Phillips now "unexplained", police say

He brandished his gun in two South Island dairies before fleeing.

Precious memento of triumphant expedition team's special visit goes under the hammer.

Greenpeace protesters halted work at the irrigation construction site in Canterbury today.

Protesters say big new irrigation schemes mean more cows, and more sick rivers.

Japanese internees were being taken from Auckland to Australia for a prisoner exchange.

Driver makes a destructive getaway bid after police track a stolen truck by GPS.

Man with prostitute at Christchurch hotel says he was robbed at knifepoint

Stream, native wetlands, and skateboards proposed for new Cathedral Square, Christchurch

Neighbours recall tale of woman who jumped to her death in 1967 after killing her husband.

A man has been airlifted to hospital after his car rolled down a bank near Little Akaloa.

Bromfield School in Amberley keeping kids inside at the request of police.

Helicopters are being used to muster Kaikoura seals away from quake-repair zones.

Christchurch car dealer Nigel Thompson avoids conviction in road rage punch-up

Proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme "final nail in the coffin", expert says.

The disease does not infect humans and presents no food safety risk.

Troy Kevin Taylor found guilty of murdering de-facto step-son Ihaka Stokes lodges appeal

A Christchurch photographer had a bit of fun while cooped up during the floods and rain.

Christchurch police are investigating a road rage attack that happened last week.

As if it couldn't get any worse snow is forecast for the flooded south in coming days.

Moves are underway to remove emergency status as a massive clean-up gets underway.

Rangiora woman Melissa Dalgety hasn't been seen since Thursday, sparking concerns.