The average home value in Queenstown Lakes now sits at $1.7 million.

A skiing holiday went horribly wrong for a tourist who broke a leg and contracted sepsis.

Witness came across the victim lying at the entrance of the reserve.

Craig 'Ferg' Ferguson's 30 years behind the microphone.

Opinion: They have well and truly earned the right to be known as the Women’s All Blacks.

An inquest for a murdered life coach and the dad of her killer's first victim has begun.

The comment was made during the Kaikōura Cup carnival.

A bus and car have been involved in an accident.

Numbers exceeded expectations despite the cooler temperatures.

Emergency services were called to a water rescue near Jacks Bay Rd about 1pm today.

Officials ruled the track was unsafe for racing.

It's the only time Christchurch crowds can witness their team during the tournament.

William Taranaki Taingahue Rangi was found guilty after a two-hour deliberation.

Discover the best of New Zealand's gardens with a helpful new book.

Council says identifying offenders is challenging - but it had spoken with 60 people.

There are set to be almost 42,000 electric vehicles set to take to the roads this summer.

Friday will attract the show's biggest numbers as Canterbury Anniversary Weekend arrives

OPINION: Upgrade of streets around the new Christchurch Stadium to go ahead.

Prominent sports broadcaster and commentator elected to top role.

As the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.

Four of the five most common cars not recovered after being stolen are Toyota brands.

26,000 passed through the gates by midday as full-strength crowds returned.

Woman forced to change life after 'unwanted advances from strange men'.

The feasibility of reinstating a groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin will be investigated.

A New Year's Eve celebration party will also feature at North Hagley Park, Christchurch.

The feasibility of reinstating a groyne at St Clair Beach in Dunedin will be investigated by the city council. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Craig Baxter / ODT

26-year-old qualifies as one of Christchurch hospital’s most difficult patients.

Burned-out car believed to be connected to man's disappearance.

Broadcasting veteran reveals wife’s brain cancer had returned after three years.

"She doesn’t want to see you go to prison, but she wants you to get the help you need."