Education Minister says death a failure of both the university and company running hostel.

Now, a minister wants answers after body reportedly lay unnoticed for up to eight weeks.

The gene mutation has struck 3 of the 4 Christchurch family members.

Specialist police teams still going through formal ID process.

Patient with vocal issues was asked by physiotherapist Peter Chum to get naked.

$2bn restoration of critical road and rail corridor biggest in NZ history.

A complainant who was 13 said Deon Swiggs gave him hugs and called him "baby".

Battered city's residential red zone and some anchor projects handed over in deal.

In the first of our new podcast series we revisit the March 15 mosque attacks.

Lianne Dalziel has taken action following complaints about inappropriate messages.

Toiletries drives are being held in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland this week.

Mayor Lianne Dalziel breaks silence over claims involving three young people.

"Do you really want a life where there is no dancing?"

Both listings were allowed to stay online when the reported content was removed.

Seven youths aged between 15 and 18 have been arrested.

Mob president Sonny Fatu said the gang had moved on from its past.

Victor Stojanovic was jailed in 2007 after raping a 17-year-old girl.

Mongrel Mob members have paid tribute to fallen mate Koke Dogg while collecting his body.

There were interruptions, wild gestures and even threats of bringing out a whistle.

Debate moderator promises candidates will not be let off the hook.

Four fire engines and a command unit are at the scene.

Ngaoa Kokaua was allegedly stabbed to death at a Christchurch house on Saturday night.

"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.

A man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Christchurch last night.

Six months after Christchurch terror attack, survivor Farid Ahmed speaks about his loss.