Latest from Christchurch

Man dies after being hit by car on busy Christchurch street

Police confirmed the person died in hospital.

Frank Film: For the love of a bull breed dog

Chch Bull Breed Rescue gives homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.

'It is better to live': Ex-Shortland Street actor ends 19-day hunger strike

'Better to live for a cause than to die for one', the actor said ending his protest.

'Cynical': Passengers fume at Jetstar's ’low speed‘ claim after tarmac emergency

A counselling service has been set up for passengers on the affected flight.

First XV grudge match: Post-game scuffle mars annual fixture

The college match dates back more than 130 years.

'Digging deep': The woman running for seven days straight on a treadmill

Emma Timmis aims to break the current record of 833km.

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Save on your next trip with these hot deals.

Inmate faces charges after scaling roof at Rolleston Prison

The prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.

Woman electrocuted by etching machine salvaged from dumpster

Christine Rowley was found dead in her Inangahua Junction, West Coast store.

Ex-All Black on retirement: 'You think you’re going to be a rugby player forever'

Crusaders veteran ready for last run in red and black.

Sub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekend

Many regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.

Missing Chinese woman found alive in 'company of somebody she knows'

Ping Lyu had last been seen in Christchurch on Saturday.

Budget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'

Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.

Mama Hooch rapists will not be deported

The two Australian brothers accused of rape will not be deported when they leave jail.

Frank Film: Baby steps – becoming a first-time parent

Parenting educator discusses what matters in that all-important first year of life.

Christchurch Police appealing for information about missing woman

Ping Lyu was last seen on Stewart St in Addington, Christchurch on Saturday May 25.

'A horrendous speed': Teen caught driving at more than double motorway speed limit

The teenager caught yesterday faces serious charges and has had his car confiscated.

Ex-Shortland Street actor loses 10kg in 12 days on hunger strike

Will Alexander is protesting the Government's response to the war in Gaza.