Multiple people seriously injured in five-car crash
A five-vehicle crash has left multiple people seriously injured south of Ashburton this afternoon.
'Substantial progress' in Christchurch sudden death investigation
'Substantial progress' in Christchurch sudden death investigation
Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a Christchurch residential home in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Govt should have been alerted to allegations sooner: review
Govt should have been alerted to allegations sooner: review
The review prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has found that the police should have alerted the government earlier under the "no surprises" convention.
Flight lands back at Christchurch Airport after bird strike
Flight lands back at Christchurch Airport after bird strike
Updated 5.36 pm
A Fiji Airways flight that sparked an emergency callout has finally landed after circling in the air for two hours above Canterbury.
Body found off Christchurch coastline
Body found off Christchurch coastline
A police investigation has been launched after a body was found near Scarborough on Thursday. However, police say it is not believed to be missing Christchurch teenager Marley.
Watch: Crumpled caravan dragged around city
Crumpled caravan dragged around Christchurch
A motorist has been caught on camera dragging a badly damaged, crumpled caravan around the streets of Christchurch.
New treatment for endometriosis now available in NZ
New treatment for endometriosis now available in NZ
A new treatment for endometriosis is now available in New Zealand but it will set you back about $250 for a month's supply.
Former UFC fighter gunned down in Sydney
Former UFC fighter gunned down in Sydney
Mixed martial artists are paying tribute to a former UFC fighter shot dead in Sydney in what police are treating as a targeted attack.
Two hurt as car crashes down bank
Two hurt as car crashes down bank
Two people were injured and had to be helped from their vehicle after crashing down a bank in Allanton.
Tom Phillips' parents sorry for 'trouble' caused
Tom Phillips' parents sorry for 'trouble' caused
The parents of Tom Phillips have made a public apology for the "trouble" caused by their son during nearly four years on the run with his three young children.
First phase of Gaza peace deal reached: Trump
First phase of Gaza peace deal reached: Trump
Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the Gaza peace deal, allowing for the release of all Israeli hostages, US President Donald Trump says.
'Do I look sick?': Dolly calms health fears
'Do I look sick?': Dolly calms health fears
Country singer Dolly Parton has reassured fans about her health, after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death.
Dunedin man's head gashed in bottle attack by stranger outside home
Dunedin man's head gashed in bottle attack by stranger outside home
A Dunedin man received a large wound to the head after being bottled by a stranger outside his own home.
King's once-mocked views on nature now mainstream
King's once-mocked views on nature now mainstream
King Charles says he was considered "rather dotty" for voicing concern about damage to the environment in the past.
Macron set to appoint sixth PM for year
Macron set to appoint sixth PM for year
President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new PM before the weekend, his office says, adding most lawmakers don't want a snap parliamentary election amid France's worst crisis in decades.
Brazen intruder sneaks in while householder watching TV
Brazen intruder sneaks in while householder watching TV
A security camera captured the moment a brazen intruder entered a Canterbury home while the occupant was watching TV just metres away.
Bullying claims at Starship unit for abused children
Bullying claims at Starship unit for abused children
A former highly skilled healthcare worker at a Starship Hospital unit caring for abused children says it has become a lesser service, due to "crippling" bullying.
Plumber called in to help in duckling drain drama
Plumber called in to help in duckling drain drama
Whenever ducklings need rescuing, people ask the Stevensons to come and help.
Concern two-tier health system emerging
Concern two-tier health system emerging
Private hospitals are consistently picking up easier cases from the public system, data shows.
Immigration licence revoked for former minister
Immigration licence revoked for former minister
Tuariki Delamere admits he made a "dumb decision many years ago".