The daughter of a pilot killed in a helicopter crash near Lake Coleridge credits his flying with saving the life of her husband.

A dozen Dunedin bars want to extend their opening hours over Easter weekend.

The jobs of almost 380 Ballantynes staff appear more secure following the news the Christchurch branch may be able to reopen later this year.

Part of central Christchurch will be open for business again from October ahead of Cup and Show Week, one of the city's busiest times of year, under a plan announced this afternoon.

A group of Christchurch skateboarders have made the most of their city's devastated roads and pavements.

Nick Regos writes on tragedy and the urgent urban planning opportunity it offers.

Hiroko Tamano was in Kobe 15 years ago when a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck, killing 6400 people.

The judges in the Clayton Weatherston appeal have reserved their decision, rejecting his lawyer's claims about media coverage skewing the trial.

Honeymoons aren't always easy for newlyweds, but six natural disasters?

A honeymooning pair claim to have run into not one, but six natural disasters as they followed their itinerary around the globe.

The minimum $190 per week rent for a Government-supplied campervan in earthquake-hit Christchurch is affordable, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says.