Kaitangata in the South Island is making world headlines with its ambitious push to entice city dwellers to relocate to the tiny South Otago town.

INTERACTIVE: Explore map of assaults, sexual assaults and robberies to see how your neighbourhood compares with the rest of the country.

Alarm after tuberculosis-positive cow discovered at his farm.

Environment Canterbury is standing by its decision not to fine or prosecute Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and her businessman husband Hugh Fletcher after photos emerged of their cattle drinking out of a North Canterbury lake.