A woman who admitted trying to snatch a baby from a Christchurch hospital is now four months pregnant, a court was told today.

Even novices can get amongst excitement of harness racing, says Joanna Davies.

Christchurch man Philip Ellis says he was "a bit upset" to hear a judge has ruled his 2006 wedding was conducted unlawfully and two men involved were convicted of offences under the Marriage Act.

The Statutory Managers for Hubbard's say investors could receive only 60 per cent of what was on their March 2010 statements.

New Zealand's inaugural Anzac of the Year died of cancer at his Christchurch home yesterday morning.

Air New Zealand is trying to trace a passenger seen talking on his cellphone during a domestic flight, who allegedly claimed he had been given permission.

New Zealand sleep services are poorly resourced to deal with the current burden of sleep apnoea, a sleep specialist says.