An investigation into the alleged assault on staff at Hillmorton Hospital is now underway.

Real estate agent accused of negligence after falling masonry kills tenant.

Couple accused of stealing $1.3m from widow

A nurse was beaten senseless, another's finger was bitten to the bone.

Father whipped preacher for alleged indecency on his daughter aged 12.

Matthews described her time as bishop as "an extraordinary privilege".

Government to repeal the law that prevented prosecutions over the CTV building's collapse.

Friends and family of two 16-year-olds killed in crash have spoken out about their grief.

Quake claimant guilty of spraying acid over EQC cars

All four injured people were trapped following the crash.

Some 70% of schools are measuring children's progress, but not against national standards.

Parcel sent to "a farm up a long drive with cows, opposite pub" makes it to destination.

Chart-topping hip-hop artist has five other charges dismissed.

Malo Ioane Luafutu has had five other charges dismissed.

Teen radicalised online told police he'd "done it for Allah"

NZ hip-hop artist Scribe stands trial today

The airport says passengers in the domestic departure area had to be evacuated.

More than a dozen people, including a 15-year-old, admitted to Christchurch Hospital.

Two students have been suspended for posting a video of a teacher to a porn site.

There's no reason to put off a holiday break in Christchurch, writes Alexia Santamaria.

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.

Is showering naked at public outdoor facilities appropriate or should it be frowned upon?