David Copperfield did extra stunts to distract his audience after the shooting nearby.

Accused used a steering wheel lock to hit Marcus Tucker in an effort to "calm" him down.

Police are investigating a street fight where a shot was fired this morning.

Residents' six-year battle to move sex workers from plying trade outside their homes.

Christchurch International Airport is underwriting a game-changing South Island project.

Van full of tourists escape 8-metre plunge into a riverbed on the Inland Kaikoura Rd.

Miriyana Godsell-Slade's wrong choice has put her in hospital indefinitely.

Pair deny murdering Rebels gang member

Patches of showers and rain will reach all parts of the country this weekend.

Two people have been flown to Christchurch Hospital after a car smash near Akaroa

Little girl was brought back to life after car crash that killed her father.

More than 3700 people have signed a petition calling for a National-Green coalition.

A new mum is 'livid' after being told her sleeping 4-month-old had to leave.

The Prostitutes Collective says policing their members won't work.

Brutal murder of Marcus Tucker a case of mistaken identity, trial hears.

Man alleged to have killed Marcus Tucker, whose body was found in Canterbury lake.

Firefighters are being injured when hospitals and rest homes request they lift patients.

An investigation is underway to make a Christchurch woman's home more 'liveable'.

Alleged gunman in custody after Christchurch car-jacking and police pursuit.

One person was trapped in the wreckage and had to be freed by firefighters.

Bruce Imrie's wife died when the car he was driving left the road.

Officers were told to avoid targeting drivers in east Christchurch.

Christchurch funeral firm investigated over claims.

Chocolate Santa's spied on supermarket shelves already

Sacha French's $41k student loan has become $80k; now her workmates have paid it off.

As soon as women had won the right to vote they exceeded men in voting turnout.

Judge rejects claim of bias in ruling discharging bankruptcy but with restrictions.

A Christchurch business school for international students has been closed by NZQA.

Dad who lost son in 2011 quake fears black mould in HNZ house harming kids.

Air travel out of Auckland looks set to be disrupted for days after fuel supply was cut.