Inquiries are ongoing, and the death will be referred to the Coroner.

Another child has been killed after becoming caught in their bedroom blind cords.

Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.

A 21-year-old from Upper Hutt and a 39-year-old from Christchurch were arrested.

Police have given more information about a sudden death in Christchurch.

Police crackdown on gang, alleging Auckland-Christchurch drugs supply link.

A couple want to lay claim to $232k cash they found tucked away in their home.

The mayor's dream of bidding for the 2030 event has hit a hurdle.

The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a two-day gig and huge headliners.

He took loans out, pawned precious items – and his family had no idea.

'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'

The 46-year-old woman faces more than 80 charges.

All outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.

They abandoned the Christchurch property 14 years ago.

Conditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire.

Jury sees explicit images, videos on accused's phone in Christchurch sexual assault trial.

The blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.

'The fire has jumped the containment line.'

The vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.

The former president was photographed at official events wearing medals he had not earned.

Athletes and coaches travelling in convoy after training when tragedy struck.

Ten years on from the Ashburton Winz murders, those involved reflect on tragedy.

The man reversed his vehicle into the police car twice.

The world's best minds in the sector are set to descend upon Christchurch.

Torture ringleader Dylan Hemana says he had a 'Once Were Warriors' upbringing.