It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but Tangiwai is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.

The father of a sailor killed in an "unnecessary and preventable" Navy accident is considering further action following the release of a coroner's report. Byron Solomon, was the first Navy sailor to die on active service in 37 years.

Geraldine Brooks very nearly missed the inspiration for her latest novel, this month's feature book Caleb's Crossing.

A young man was stabbed in Christchurch today during a fight involving more than eight people.

Demolition work is being carried out on around 100 buildings in quake-stricken Christchurch's central business district red zone, but there is much to do and safety is top priority, says CERA.

The Ellerslie Flower Show is returning to Christchurch, despite the February 22 quake.

Christchurch City Council's holding company has had its credit rating downgraded. Standard and Poor's has dropped the rating from AA+ to...

Gerry Brownlee has slammed a newspaper report a decision about orange zoned land in Kaiapoi is due next week...