Early risers were met with frost, fog and icy windscreens this morning.

Ridge brings frost and cold temperatures to most parts of the country, including Auckland.

A man has been airlifted to hospital after his car rolled down a bank near Little Akaloa.

Gerry Brownlee's challenger in Ilam says it would kickstart the city's regeneration.

Selling your vehicle in Christchurch on the side of the road could soon be illegal.

Woman insists $1.5 million pledge to sick teen is not bogus.

Being drunk no excuse for 'horrendous' attack, rep player told.

Christchurch car dealer Nigel Thompson avoids conviction in road rage punch-up

The day was going well until she found a decomposing lizard at the bottom of her beer.

Dozens of homes may be uninhabitable, but assessments were still taking place.

A Christchurch photographer had a bit of fun while cooped up during the floods and rain.

Christchurch police are investigating a road rage attack that happened last week.

Has the city of Christchurch's vibrancy returned following the deadly earthquake?

Men teaching preschoolers have almost quadrupled in nine years, but lobbyists want more.

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.

Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

The child's mother was reportedly nine months pregnant when the crash happened on Monday.

Woman watched in disbelief as a slip brought a tree down across the road in front of her.

The wait list for a state house has risen by 40 per cent in just a year.

Family of teen with kidney failure shattered after life-saving pledge seems to be bogus.

Victim's eye socket so badly damaged by 'knuckle duster' that he'll need a steel plate.

Flood risk today a is "real concern", says Niwa.

Michael McGrath's family believe something sinister has happened to him.

Safety barriers will be installed in Sumner by next year following two serious crashes.

Nippy weather could not deter Christchurch students from stripping off for charity today.

A former Nasa engineer is drawn to NZ by its great qualities.

Design flaws blamed for leaks in the 6-year-old $4 million Burnside High School building.