A New Zealand mum-of-two has approached the Ministry of Education asking it to consider altering the school holiday schedule.

A university student who died after a car crash is being remembered as a "force to be reckoned with".

Voyeurism has been in the news frequently over the last few weeks. While it is unclear how often people are recorded without their consent in intimate situations and settings, advances in digital cameras are likely making it more common.

Worry and speculation about the future use of New Zealand's largest livestock station are rising following the sudden resignation of its long-term manager.

Good food, country living and hard work are the secrets behind reaching 100, says Canterbury centenarian Valmai Wilson.

Linwood are taking a novel build-up into the preliminary finals of the Metro premier competition on Saturday.

Rugby teams around the country will sport bright yellow shoelaces this weekend to remember a Christchurch boy who died from cancer five years ago.

Scott Robertson's team has a heavy Chiefs influence for the game against France in Hamilton on Saturday, with Damian McKenzie starting in place of an injured Beauden Barrett.

All Black and Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams is opening up about his anxiety after his partner’s difficult pregnancy and the premature birth of his now 15-month-old daughter.

New Zealand’s next country music sensation may have been unearthed in Christchurch.