Street artist Wongi "Freak" Wilson's latest mural boosts his long-established role of lifting spirits in Christchurch.

A boy who fell from school playground equipment has escaped serious injury.

The man accused of murdering Christchurch woman Renee Duckmanton can be named.

Man sought over car theft.

If you're flying later this month, you may need to factor in more time to clear airport security.

Christchurch taxi drivers have hit the streets today in protest of global ride-share giant Uber.

A Christchurch woman with power of attorney over an intellectually disabled woman has admitted stealing from her to fund her pokies gambling habit.

Award-winning film-maker's stunning short film toasts New Zealand's last 20 years in Antarctica.

A new family violence pilot in Christchurch will handle police referrals, and focus on all family members.

New Google feature to collate local seismic information and display it after a quick search, avoiding trawling through websites

Crown-owned organisation Otakaro Limited will now anchor controversial convention centre.

Christchurch photographer Katherine Williams has been named 2016 Photographer of the Year.

A sinkhole in Christchurch is causing traffic delays.

A Christchurch teenager missing overnight has been found safe and well.

Sue Chapman regularly takes photos of her children and uploads them to her 6000-plus social media followers.

Ratepayers have put $70,000 toward an American conference in Christchurch this year, which charges up to $3495 for tickets.

Watching her sports mad son grow up Angela Dixon often wondered whether it was the right path for her son Elliot

A child murderer has again been denied his freedom, 20 years after he was first eligible for parole.

Money and cigarettes were demanded by the gun-toting offender.

Investigators seek cause of overnight blazes.

The hierarchical nature and brutal inner workings of a tough New Zealand jail block, including yard fights and sparring have been revealed at a trial today.

Blood was streaming from a Christchurch dairy employee's head after he sustained a bad cut to the nose.

Three prisoners accused of murder after inmate dies in hospital.

Canterbury police have confirmed two 12-year-old boys missing since yesterday morning have been found.

A man has admitted stealing a car from a Christchurch drugs rehab centre.

A wanted man has cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet and is believed to be on the run in Christchurch.

Accused denies murder of man whose body was found by a Canterbury lake.

Girls at a Christchurch high school have been told to wear longer skirts because they are distracting for male teachers and students.

Crown-company Otakaro spent $108,000 headhunting internationally for its chief executive, only to choose a locally based man.

Government agencies are being accused of playing "fast and loose" with taxpayer money.