On the road to recovery, food tourism may be just what Kaikōura needs.

Teachers hope their first strike in 23 years will spark a new offer from Government.

Thousands of families face disruptions nationwide today as teachers strike.

Virginia Beerens plunged the blade into her victim's chest in a jealous rage.

Countdown apologises to shoppers after Ferrymead customers slam "heavy-handed" tactics.

Driver's drunken doughnuts forced Hornby Panthers to play their games elsewhere.

Primary teachers say their third strike in 135 years is sparked by a "crisis" in teaching.

"Such an attack on elderly, vulnerable members of our community will not be tolerated."

Youthtown will close most of its after-school services on Wednesday for lack of demand.

Lucky escape for a child at notorious Christchurch 'blind spot' roundabout.

Chilean expat Felipe Rebolledo talks about how his multi-faceted tourism business.

Coroner: "There is still so much that is not clear in this case."

Mum of boy who died from massive head injuries gives teary evidence at inquest.

Leon Jayet-Cole suffered 44 injuries, inquest hears.

A University of Canterbury spokeswoman confirmed the person was a male student.

Prosecutor cleared over deceit allegations

Exporter admits fraud in one of the first of its kind in NZ.

Stepfather claims hearing a "bang" the day boy, 5, suffered massive head injuries.

Eleven people taken to hospital after a chemical spill in Christchurch this morning.

Corey Challis had tens of thousands of child porn photos and videos on his work computer.

Coroner reopens diver's inquest after "reliability of evidence" concerns.

Eleven people have been taken to hospital after a chemical spill in Christchurch.

The SPCA is calling for better education to "break the cycle of cruelty in our country".

Burt Munro's great nephew to attempt 200mph at legendary Utah Salt Flats.

Father first on crash scene: "He didn't know if Isaak was dead or alive"

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel fainted at A-bomb anniversary event

Adult and 40 pup seals are believed to have died from natural causes.

All Black Aaron Smith's system devised by Leonardo di Caprio's trainer.

Police were called to the scene around 9.20pm.

New Zealand fur seals were protected but not endangered.