Majority of responses the bistro received about the restriction had been very positive.

Liam Reid sought an injunction against a TV documentary. He failed, and tonight it airs.

One dead, one still in hospital following Canterbury crash

If you bring a child under 10 with you to The Little Bistro, you will be turned away.

When shortcomings surface in the health system the impacts can be significant.

Watch: The driver travelled more than 150km across Canterbury before he was arrested.

Man arrested after third alleged police chase in a day.

George Warren admits shooting Greymouth woman dead inside home where children were.

The man was arrested after repeatedly evading police in Canterbury region.

Killer and rapist Richard Genge loses yet another appeal.

Helicopter on way to the scene after five people injured in Canterbury crash.

It's too late for Burgundy-Rose Brown, but not other teens, her mum says.

Units set up to house Kaikoura residents whose homes are damaged, but they come at a cost.

Balloonist was New Zealand's first aviation fatality, in 1899

The 27-year-old was remembered as having an amazing smile and wonderful giggle.

Jordan Leslie Simpson told the court that he wants to go to rehab

The person was flown to hospital by helicopter.

Beards must be groomed and no longer than 3cm, school decides after year-long battle.

Man on hunger strike outside Southern Response's offices has lost 6kgs in six days.

Key to Anzac Day rifle-shot tribute is link to police, ex-solder says

Aurora Australis Facebook group now has almost 20,000 members around the world.

Police called to scene where woman was found dead in the early hours of this morning.

"Why didn't they just put him on a plane? I seriously don't get it," says Brent McGrath.

Teen accused of attacking woman in Hagley Park at knifepoint

Sainey Marong admitted killing Renee Duckmanton but claimed he was insane

IRD says businessman showed contempt for the tax system.

A court will decide who will be liable to pay for the many failed repairs on the homes.

In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.

Police defence of CTV decision not to prosecute further angers families

Traffic is being detoured and motorists warned of delays.