Christchurch car dealer Nigel Thompson avoids conviction in road rage punch-up

Proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme "final nail in the coffin", expert says.

The disease does not infect humans and presents no food safety risk.

Troy Kevin Taylor found guilty of murdering de-facto step-son Ihaka Stokes lodges appeal

A Christchurch photographer had a bit of fun while cooped up during the floods and rain.

Christchurch police are investigating a road rage attack that happened last week.

As if it couldn't get any worse snow is forecast for the flooded south in coming days.

Moves are underway to remove emergency status as a massive clean-up gets underway.

Rangiora woman Melissa Dalgety hasn't been seen since Thursday, sparking concerns.

Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.

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Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

The child's mother was reportedly nine months pregnant when the crash happened on Monday.

Flooding on Thompson Track in Canterbury has been "up to the windows" of cars.

Fonterra is to up its game in cream cheese with two new plants at Darfield

Police are confident the man wanted for a Timaru car theft is not the rugby star.

Victim's eye socket so badly damaged by 'knuckle duster' that he'll need a steel plate.

Police say the man told a community patrol he planned to sell it and buy food.

Safety barriers will be installed in Sumner by next year following two serious crashes.

A former Nasa engineer is drawn to NZ by its great qualities.

Park at your peril: The defiant owner's adamant you'll be towed if you're not a customer.

A wife jailed for stabbing her husband to death has been denied parole for a third time.

Port Hills fire investigation turns criminal, with Marley's Hill fire origin suspicious.

A Christchurch bar was not happy after a party of 40 booked - but only half showed up.

No more overseas visitors than usual came to Auckland for the Blues vs Lions game.

Fieldays' rural bachelor Matthew McAtamney is still single a month after the event.

Daycare centre co-owned by All Black Israel Dagg and wife Daisy opens in Christchurch.