Latest from Christchurch

Child sex offender persistently asked teen to undress for cash

He continued to show her notes he wrote on his phone asking for indecent acts.

Amy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of it

Turning old lecture notes into comedy gold.

'Disappointed': Number of new cops who skipped swim test higher than first thought

Three wings or 349 police recruits missed swim exam. They're being sent back to the pool.

Inside the battle for Labour’s wealth tax

A new generation of party activists is ready to fill David Parker's shoes after his exit.

Riccarton mud bath avoided as racing bosses get flexible

Riccarton meeting could have been run on a very heavy track but common sense prevailed.

Selwyn state of emergency lifted as flood recovery begins

Kiwis are counting the cost after wild weather tore across the country yesterday.

Slip drama: Front of new property collapses in heavy rain, residents flee

The slip blocked Cressy Terrace, making it impassable for vehicles.

Jamie Beaton’s Crimson buys Being AI’s school in Takapuna, reveals more bricks-and-mortar plans

The troubled Being AI slims down.

Severe wind, rain forecast to ease for Canterbury and Wellington after gales and flooding

Fire and Emergency NZ said it responded to more than 30 callouts overnight, mainly in the Wellington area.

Legaltech firm VXT raises $2.5m at $45m value with Silicon Valley backing

Firm says it's fast growing in the US and tracking to a $100m revenue within two years.

Richie McCaw stand? Debate over who will be honoured at new stadium

Naming rights for stands at the new Christchurch covered stadium are still available.

'Fortunate to be safe': Woman and children rescued from car 'engulfed' by flooding

Firefighters rescued a woman and two kids trapped in floodwaters in Canterbury.

'It's game on': Wild storm brings first big snow dump of the season

Porters Lodge reported 20cm of snow, with snow play likely this weekend.

Watch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strike

Thousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.

Not done yet! How the Blues can make the quarter-finals

The defending champions sit third to last but they can't be ruled out just yet.

Concerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol car

Police are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.

'Never seen it this bad': Town's flood fears as residents sandbag homes

Nick Reid’s property is under immediate threat from the floodwaters.

Family with disabled daughter booted from $700 front-row Hot Wheels show seats

About 500 tickets have been reallocated because of a safety issue.