Part of the street was blocked off and the Armed Offenders Squad attended the incident.

'Offenders see these vehicles as an easy target,' police say

He was only 25 but cyclist Ruaraidh McLeod had accomplished plenty.

The weather is looking calmer at last as New Zealanders head back to work after Easter

Interactive: Statistics for 2016 show winners and losers by decile.

The New Zealand Navy's property portfolio has tipped over the half-billion-dollar mark.

Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.

It came, it was wild, and then it was over. Cyclone Cook has now passed New Zealand.

Insurers are counting the cost after February's devastating blazes.

An injunction prevents her selling homes across a 25-kilometre radius of Christchurch.

Convicted sex offender Brent John Carpenter living at controversial Gloriavale commune.

Ashburton farmer who bashed heavily-pregnant ex-partner jailed for eight years.

Trio to stand trial for murder after badly bashed man found at Sumner car park dies.

Find out which occupations command the highest salaries in NZ cities this month.

The trial before Judge Brian Callaghan is expected to take four days.

Enjoy the sun while you can, rain is back from Wednesday

Flooding, evacuations and complete chaos - tropical storm Debbie brought it all to NZ.

The quake struck at 9.45pm at a depth of 11km.

A teacher who falsely claimed that NCEA results had been verified can keep teaching.

Not pursued in restoration plans because of the "considerable" social disruption.

Fire investigators have still not determined if two fires on the Port Hills are arson.

Elijah Coker remanded in custody after charged with raping girl in Christchurch.

Two jailed for 2014 manslaughter of Ashburton man Aaron 'AJ' Gairns

Police may seek a bylaw change to move on troublesome youth.

Early morning, late night staff to be escorted after nurse was attacked by masked gunman.

Man shot by police in Christchurch denies pointing imitation firearm at officers

The two patients have been taken to Christchurch Hospital.

Christchurch Hospital has beefed up security after the incident.

Auckland Airport collected $52 million from parking fees last year.

Police are seeking an armed masked man who approached a woman in Christchurch.