Latest from Christchurch

Fatal air crash: How was tow plane pilot killed?

Coroner's court hears how the death topped-off a "decade of hell" for his family.

'Senseless' PM disappointed at Ashburton memorial vandalism

Ardern met with Mid Canterbury community and rural leaders in Ashburton this week.

More than 20 students at girls' school say they've been raped

The school commissioned the survey due to concerns around a rise in harassment.

Travel bubble pause: Tourism and hospitality sector facing 'avalanche of cancellations'

Mayor Jim Boult said it felt a bit like "we're all dressed up and no place to go."

Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ

Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.

Authorities move to take down 'atrocious' mosque attack material

A Twitter user flagged the content this morning, but it was still online two hours later.

'None of their business': Mobility card not stopping regular abuse

The army veteran says he is often abused by strangers for using a mobility parking space.

Person in critical condition after crash at raceway

A spokesperson said they were called to the incident at about 11.30am.

Lighting festival to celebrate Matariki kicks off in Christchurch

It will run until July 10, between 6pm to 11pm every night,

First shot: New Zealanders trial new Chinese Covid vaccine

A group of 1000 New Zealanders are being guinea pigs for the new Chinese covid vaccine.

Hook, line and sinker: 'Great white shark' concerns locals

Great whites are a protected species in New Zealand.

Youth hub gets green light after agreement reached with neighbours

The facility will provide onsite, purpose-built accommodation to young people in need.

Canterbury healthcare clinic handing out anti-vaccine material

The clinic has been distributing a newspaper called The Real News.

Wedding helicopter crash: Doctors optimistic photographer will walk again

Her husband said her recovery could last three months.

NZME bolsters South Island commercial team

NZME has signalled growth in the South Island as a key strategic focus for the business.

Abuse in state care led to life in prison, inquiry told

He described at the Auckland hearing how the abuse led to him spending 40 years in prison.

Man sentenced for attacking woman, throwing phone in sea

Corey Thomas Littlejohn, 23, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.

'It's not fair': 6yo battles cancer for the second time

She begins a final round of chemotherapy this week in an effort to beat the odds again.