The man found dead on banks of Canterbury river was Rebels gang member Brad Lomax.

People will be able to book and drive the electric cars.

Key election battlegrounds: Kurt Bayer talks to some of the candidates around Canterbury.

Quake Outcasts group wins settlement with Government after long battle.

Homicide investigation under way after body found in river bed.

Canterbury man in court charged with assaulting newborn baby.

"Severe weather" warning: heavy rain in parts of Gisborne and northern Hawke's Bay.

Experts believe Christchurch is sitting on a multi-billion dollar ticking time-bomb.

Christchurch homeowners have lodged legal proceedings over earthquake repairs.

It's an inside day for most across the North Island.

Ashburton crash occurred about 1.30am, Lyttelton smash at 10.25am.

The substance caused vomiting and burning eyes.

But the council insists their staff are safer despite the increase in abuse.

February trial for three murder accused.

An ongoing feud between two neighbours has led one facing a wilful damage charge.

The Christchurch-based incubator wrote off its investment in Hydroworks.

The arrest was made in relation to a spate of burglaries at hostels and backpackers

Residents says the burners operate at such a low frequency even earmuffs can't mute them.

A cop was in the right place at the right time to catch an alleged dairy robber.

North Canterbury police have arrested three males over a home invasion in Kaiapoi in July.

A man went berserk smashing cars, restaurant and bar windows, pot plants and a bus.

Police say the vehicle tried to dodge police before going on a near 70km trip.

They fell in love over a lost cat and their first date was in a cemetery.

A bugging investigation at Christchurch Men's Prison makes 'extremely serious allegations'

Teen accused of Avonhead murder named for first time today as Katrina Epiha.

Customers are being told they've signed for their package, even though they haven't.

Out on the campaign trail English heads to Christchurch while Ardern goes to Otara.

An American and Mexican were sentenced for importing a massive 35kg of cocaine into NZ.

Christopher Corfield accused of leading Christchurch police on 30km pursuit

Immigration officials showed up on Sukhwinder Singh's wedding day.