Speaking out for the first time since he was evacuated from Antarctica, the former astronaut admits he didn't want to give up his goal of reaching the South Pole.

Buzz Aldrin has left the country after spending more than a week recovering in Christchurch Hospital from fluid on the lung.

Buzz Aldrin has tweeted from his hospital bed in Christchurch today after he had to be evacuated from the South Pole with fluid in the lungs.

China Southern Airlines is to ramp up its flights between Guangzhou and Christchurch over the summer.

Santa Claus is coming to town - in Christchurch - after initial fears the 7.8 magnitude quake may have cancelled this year's Christmas in the Park concert.

No significant damage has been reported in Christchurch and residents are continuing with their day-to-day lives.

Christchurch residents have escaped the worst of the quake.

More than one fault may be responsible for this morning's earthquakes.

The injured man has been taken to Christchurch Hospital

A road is closed in Christchurch after a pedestrian was struck by a car early this morning.

Police said they had received reports a man had made threats towards school staff.

A young mum of two is dead after a collision between a car and truck in Christchurch.

Demonstrations calling for the release of convicted murderer Scott Watson were held in Christchurch and Blenheim today by people protesting his innocence.

Three elderly people were needlessly injured in a police pursuit that should have been abandoned earlier, the Independent Police Conduct

Emergency services are attending a suspicious house fire in Christchurch. Fire broke out at an unoccupied house in is the suburb

An investigation starts at first light into the cause of a massive blaze in a derelict Christchurch building.

Fire crews are attending a large fire in central Christchurch early this evening.

Police have concerns for the safety of a 12-year-old Christchurch girl who hasn't been seen since midday today.

A police spokeswoman said a person called police at 4.30am to say they had heard a group of people "talking about a bomb".

Christchurch City Council has today approved a new policy governing the flying of drones over its public spaces.

Christchurch residents are being urged to call the Fire Service or Environment Canterbury if they smell gas.

A four-car collision near Christchurch Airport has caused a lane of traffic on SH1 to close.

Days after Labour and the Greens signed an agreement to work together, Little became the first Labour leader to speak at a Green Party conference.

Auckland first home buyers are being encouraged to learn some lessons from post-quake Christchurch.

The rebuild of Canterbury's schools has been allocated more than $276 million over four years as part of Budget 2016.

A woman who went missing in the Lake Coleridge area of Canterbury as temperatures dropped below zero was found late last night.

A woman has gone missing in Canterbury after she wandered off following an argument with a friend on the side of the road in the Lake Coleridge area.

Costs to repair luxury Christchurch home is under dispute.