At least two of the four men had baseball bats and had their faces covered.

The risky rock was posing a danger to motorists. There was only one way to get rid of it.

Mother and daughter in hospital after a night of violence in Canterbury.

Part of the street was blocked off and the Armed Offenders Squad attended the incident.

'Offenders see these vehicles as an easy target,' police say

He was only 25 but cyclist Ruaraidh McLeod had accomplished plenty.

The weather is looking calmer at last as New Zealanders head back to work after Easter

Interactive: Statistics for 2016 show winners and losers by decile.

The New Zealand Navy's property portfolio has tipped over the half-billion-dollar mark.

Insurers are counting the cost after February's devastating blazes.

A woman crashed into two trucks in Christchurch yesterday.

Here are the latest weather updates, region by region as Cyclone Cook bears down.

An injunction prevents her selling homes across a 25-kilometre radius of Christchurch.

Convicted sex offender Brent John Carpenter living at controversial Gloriavale commune.

Ashburton farmer who bashed heavily-pregnant ex-partner jailed for eight years.

Trio to stand trial for murder after badly bashed man found at Sumner car park dies.

Find out which occupations command the highest salaries in NZ cities this month.

The trial before Judge Brian Callaghan is expected to take four days.

The quake struck at 9.45pm at a depth of 11km.

Rain continues to fall in Christchurch but Canterbury escapes worst of Cyclone Debbie

Red Cross teams are warning residents to keep safe overnight.

A teacher who falsely claimed that NCEA results had been verified can keep teaching.

Not pursued in restoration plans because of the "considerable" social disruption.

Fire investigators have still not determined if two fires on the Port Hills are arson.

Elijah Coker remanded in custody after charged with raping girl in Christchurch.

Two jailed for 2014 manslaughter of Ashburton man Aaron 'AJ' Gairns

Police may seek a bylaw change to move on troublesome youth.

Early morning, late night staff to be escorted after nurse was attacked by masked gunman.

Man shot by police in Christchurch denies pointing imitation firearm at officers

The two patients have been taken to Christchurch Hospital.