A backyard half-pipe took shape in double-quick time once Covid restrictions allowed.

'Concerning' rate of sexual assaults and rape among uni students in New Zealand.

The proposed store is opposite a bus stop used by schoolchildren, concerned local says.

Blow out of budget for Christchurch City Council project.

A decision made only minutes before accident saved a six-year-old boy from being crushed.

Hebe the border collie needed to go out around 3am. Her owners will be forever grateful.

COMMENT: Media analysis finds NZ has become less safe for Muslims in wake of attacks.

Former members want an immediate investigation into the religious sect.

Winds of up to 160km/h blew through the fire area this morning.

46 homes were destroyed, with thousands of hectares surrounding the village scorched.

Stunned locals describe 'cars that look like a Molotov cocktail exploded inside them'.

The blaze has chewed through an area of around 1608ha Fire and Emergency NZ says.

'It was pretty dramatic,' says family who had camped about 5km across the lake.

The group of ocean dippers meets every week, togs and towels ready to go.

Clint Hoeben died in the horror crash during the coronavirus national lockdown.

Two people were injured after the police officer 'explicitly overrode' superior's order.

The young Christchurch mum was brutally killed 25 years ago.

Some residents say their land is "worth nothing" because of problems with the road.

South Island's legendary big cat allegedly spotted at a Christchurch quarry.

Talks not over, but families and survivors suggest they want him in NZ.

Search for missing woman Melissa Ewings scaled back after phone found.

Son-in-law and daughter were trusted with bank accounts.

Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.

Phone tracked to within 100m of Melissa Ewings' house - but no sign of her.

'On-solds' have proven to be a nightmare for hundreds of Christchurch homeowners.

Nine houses were damaged when the sudden blast ripped through in Northwood last year.

Melissa Ewings, 31, hasn't been seen for eight days despite an extensive police search.

'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'

Flights to Queenstown and Invercargill have now been cancelled.

A local said it would have been better to have no cycle lane at all.