All four people on board the helicopter were injured - four seriously.

The alarm was raised just after 3pm.

Opinion: To be clear, this is the peak Karen of film announcements.

Muslim association is questioning the timing of the proposed film.

OPINION: 'Our intimate and devastating trauma [is being] packaged and sold.'

Some skiers slept in their cars in order to ride the new lift in excellent conditions.

Medical staff at Christchurch Hospital say the stretched workforce is at breaking point.

Californian tourist Tyler Nii crash-landed into lake - his body was never found.

Police say the operation in Fendalton, Christchurch, was pre-planned.

Mangled steel frame, chopped in two by excavating equipment discovered at Lancaster Park.

Chopper pilot saved stranded elderly woman unable to get across the Ashburton Bridge.

Police had prepared for violent clashes.

At altitude the wild Canterbury weather left a silver lining on the regional ski clubs.

Dave Stewart and his family may have emerged from the floodwaters safe and well.

NZ Police lay 900 charges in wake of major global police op targeting organised crime.

Inquest examines Tina Sharma's 2017 death.

The Mid-Canterbury Farmy Army help clean up flood damage across the rural region.

The pool is showing significant wear and tear with loose and broken tiles a safety issue.

Ever wanted to truly get away from it all?

A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.

The driver of the van involved in a crash that killed four is remembered for his smile.

A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.

Police rue terrible start to Queens Birthday long weekend.

Christchurch mother's tram ride for son's birthday turned into an unsavoury experience.

"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.

South Island's rail network took a battering.

Travellers advised to check with airlines.

Moore followed woman to the toilets and grabbed her by the throat as he forced her inside.