The earthquake-crippled Christ Church Cathedral could be gifted to the Government.

A house fire in Christchurch this morning has left one person dead.

The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the West Coast.

The cafe's owner is defending herself against a flood of one star reviews online

Man "haunted" by tragic river crossing that killed daughter avoids conviction.

Family of 6-year-old girl raped by stoned teenager have 'forgiven' her rapist.

CCTV captures knife-wielding woman stealing cigarettes from terrified dairy manager.

Police raided homes in Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch looking for drugs.

Man who brutally bashed his estranged wife has lost his bid to have his sentence reduced.

Workers have linked up the Kaikoura railway line, nine months after the quake.

Closed court appearance for Christchurch murder accused.

Michael McGrath investigation moves to suburbs of Ellesmere, Lincoln and Halswell.

An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with the murder of Alicia Nathan.

A woman has claimed on social media that she was 'so sorry' for the incident on Saturday.

Tributes flow for 'caring' mum who died after allegedly being stabbed at a party.

Victim was abducted by Mongrel Mob members, raped and murdered in December, 2008.

"It seems like something happened in the driveway, we can see some tarpaulin down there."

"If I have a guardian angel, it is probably taking a well-deserved break now."

Make the most of today because the weather's set to pack in again tomorrow.

Police will next week search new "areas of interest" in the hunt for Christchurch builder.

He brandished his gun in two South Island dairies before fleeing.

The 20-year-old men raped a 15-year-old girl at a party in Christchurch.

Powerhouse Ventures is seeking more information after the firm was left with no directors.

The Court of Appeal found the second offer also unlawful.

Man with prostitute at Christchurch hotel says he was robbed at knifepoint

The man was tall, skinny and olive-skinned, wearing a dark hoody and jacket.

Shand Cotgrove, Jacob Gray and Jesse Hayne died in the fiery Levin crash on Saturday

Stream, native wetlands, and skateboards proposed for new Cathedral Square, Christchurch

What police have tried to do to reduce Maori offending has not worked. So where to now?

Neighbours recall tale of woman who jumped to her death in 1967 after killing her husband.