Excellence in training celebrated with awards for care and support industry.

Go Bus admitted an error in judgment, but deny bus incidents were related.

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.

The death of a woman following a reported house party is being treated as a homicide.

A sick and paralysed grandma starts public appeal to meet 'her darling' Richie McCaw.

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

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.

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.