Latest from Christchurch

Give yourself a proper break at these gorgeous NZ retreats

Now the hectic summer holidays are over, you deserve a retreat... or 24.

Baxtor's legacy: One of quake's youngest victim remembered

Christchurch pauses to remember the 185 dead of the February 22 quake in 2011.

Cricket bat killing: Sister thought slain brother was on 'bender'

John Kenneth Collins is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin accused of the murder.

Murder in the city: Man killed in Christchurch was 'joyful and warm' person

Man allegedly murdered in Christchurch remembered by friend as 'joyful and warm'.

Nine dead, dozens of whales stranded at Farewell Spit

A spokesperson said nine of the 49 whales have died.

The Queen's message to Christchurch quake survivors 10 years on

'You displayed great fortitude in the face of sudden, overwhelming loss.'

Free Ferg burgers on offer in Queenstown

The giveaway is to celebrate the institution's 20th birthday.

Ailing Sir Bob Parker's message to Christchurch

Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker is attending the national memorial service.

Former Chch mayor Sir Bob Parker attending quake memorial service after stroke

Sir Bob suffered a heart attack and a stroke late last year.

'Saturated in blood': Person killed, hammer-wielding man arrested

Cordons were in place and people were being asked to avoid the area.

No Covid case news overnight, Auckland's move to level 1 all but confirmed

Aucklanders will find out today if they can join the rest of the country at alert level 1.

Quake anniversary: Why is Christchurch still broken?

Ten years on from the February 22, 2011 the city's rebuild is ongoing.

The day the quake hit: Journalist's return to where tragedy unfolded

Hamish Clark on the day the Christchurch earthquake struck.

Lost in the quake: The baby boys who never saw their first birthday

Two mums who lost little baby boys in the 2011 Christchurch quake speak about their grief.

Killer quake scientists 10 years on: Unknown fault was pointing straight at Christchurch

Scientists reveal ruptured fault was "like a snowplough piling up snow".

Powerball draw tonight: $18 million up for grabs

Last year saw a record number of overnight millionaires.

Doctor recalls amputation with pocket knife in Canterbury quake

Dr Lydia Johns Putra reflects on her experience of saving the life of Brian Coker.

Six more Bachelor contestants revealed

Will one of these ladies win the heart of Bachelor Moses Mackay?