Boy, 14, admits lighting fire at derelict, historic Christchurch mansion
More than 50 firefighters fought the blaze at the heritage-listed building.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromChristchurch
Fisherman hooked over nets in dolphin zone
MPI says it has a zero tolerance policy to illegal fishing
Room check: Sudima Christchurch City, Christchurch
Eleanor Barker falls in love with Christchurch newest 5-star boutique hotel.
'I'll put you in an ambulance': 'Cheeky' soldier bashed
Corporal paraded bashed soldier: "This goes for any one of you mother.....s".
Why Christchurch terror survivor shook hands with Trump
Farid Ahmed: Why Chch terror survivor shook hands with Trump, and his wife's legacy.
PM Jacinda Ardern sends message after US rocked by two mass shootings
Dozens of people have been killed in the United States following two separate shootings.
Blues come back from dead to make cup semifinal
The plot had a lot of twists and turns but Napier City Rovers prevail in Chatham Cup clash
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
She was attacked in a park, the judge says jailing him will achieve 'absolutely zip'
Judge say he expects a public backlash - but won't jail recidivist attacker again.
Drunk, stoned driver killed her daughter - now he's finally said sorry
Mother of woman killed in crash accepts apology - but can't forgive the driver.
Coroner's warning: Check your LPG gas heater after 90yo's death
Pensioner Albert Wylie, 90, died from accidental inhalation of LPG heater fumes
Christchurch gas blast: Two victims remain in hospital
One survivor remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Grindr shame: Man convicted for sexually grooming underage boy
The man, 53, was sentenced to 3 months' community detention.
Creche sex case: Terminally-ill Peter Ellis wins court bid
He was freed from prison in 2000 but has always maintained his innocence.
Synthetics drug ring leader: 'In our time, nobody has died'
Dairy owner Fei He claims she pleaded guilty under duress.
Christchurch mosque shooting: Fisherman admits possessing video and manifesto
Five appear in court today charged over March 15 mosque shooting video
'All Muslims are terrorists': Man in Trump T-shirt sentenced for rant outside mosque
Daniel Tuapawa yelled "All Muslims are terrorists" and "they need to f*** off".
Dog stabbing allegations: Man back in court
The dog died in Christchurch on July 16.
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel seeks third term: 'There is much we need to do'
Former Labour MP Lianne Dalziel is seeking a third term as Christchurch Mayor.
Tight squeeze: Man charged with stealing 50 Lime scooters worth $37,000
Man charged with e-scooter thefts gets interim name suppression.
Mosque shooting: Families have visa questions
More than 200 emergency visitor visas issued to family members since March 15
Hokitika baby death: Boy's father denies murder
C.J. Bodhi Brian White-Sinclair died on July 9.
Babysitter death case: Jail time reduced on appeal
Shayal Sami said the 1-year-old girl fell off a couch during an "unwitnessed accident".
Final Christchurch post-quake deal on table: Who gets what?
Global Settlement proposal follows a $4.8 billion cost-sharing deal signed in 2013.
What winter? Weather gods smile on New Zealand again
The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.
Mosque baby tragedy: Girl to grow up without her daddy
Omar Faruk, who was shot dead on March 15, will never see his wee girl.
Sir John Key to Simon Bridges: Don't get disheartened
Sir John Key says voters care more about the big issues rather than who is party leader.
Gun amnesty events continue in Northland
First four gun buyback events in Northland positive, police say.
'Our bottom line is you': Simon Bridges' pitch to middle NZ
Simon Bridges has opened the National Party's annual conference in Christchurch.
Christchurch gas explosion: 'Distraught' contractor sends condolences
Three remain in hospital one week after massive gas blast.
'Madness' at Auckland Airport with chaotic scenes and 'snaking' queues
Fog in Christchurch today has disrupted numerous Air NZ services at Auckland Airport.
Death crash driver sobs as he's jailed: 'It hurts me every day'
Darrin Stewart was driving drunk and high when he crashed in Christchurch last November