Details emerge of how Christchurch woman threatened elderly women who lived on their own.

Confusion and frustration about insurance policy has prompted the Government review.

"The Phantom" who stole $3.2m has been granted parole and will be deported to Australia.

Joanne Smith pretended to be scared when masked robber threatened colleague with knife.

An off-duty firefighter riding his motorbike came across the crash and helped the man.

Locals have knickers in a twist over freedom campers' 'disgusting' behaviour.

Seeing people change, get well and live the life they want to is the most rewarding part.

Reports suggest Southern Response employed private investigators to spy on claimants.

Three pensioners say their human rights are being breached by pension deductions.

The Anglican church in Christchurch wants its parent body to bless same-sex marriages.

Vigils protest prison suicides after teen dies in cell.

Court ordered son to repay $50k to mum but he's disappeared.

Canterbury DHB has issued a warning after a 51-year-old man ate toxic berries.

Naturists will be hitting the beaches tonight for a yearly naked swim under the full moon.

Transport agency keeping SH60 to Golden Bay closed as work continues to clear debris.

Determined teen had "amazing recovery" in spite of the first 48 hours not going to plan.

The panoramic open carriages of the TranzAlpine crosses New Zealand's Southern Alps at a leisurely pace. Your eyes will wish it went slower.

Drug couriers caught smuggling MDMA blame each other.

Killer's disturbing web history gives insight to his state of mind.

New footage shows calm killer and victim's last movements.

Father missed the entrance to the Women's Hospital where the midwife was waiting.

Fire and Emergency have controlled a large tyre fire on Racecourse Rd in North Canterbury.

Man in white van allegedly throws paint stripper over EQC cars

Man wrongfully chased for debt threatens to "exterminate" call centre staff

Reghardt Roux tried smuggling liquid ecstasy into NZ while on bail

Nine people are in hospital after taking what is thought to be a faulty batch of ecstasy.

A murdered teen's mum says Little has her support - but murderers must stay in prison.

Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?

A motorcyclist has died in hospital after a serious crash last night in Christchurch.