Some skiers slept in their cars in order to ride the new lift in excellent conditions.

Medical staff at Christchurch Hospital say the stretched workforce is at breaking point.

Californian tourist Tyler Nii crash-landed into lake - his body was never found.

Police say the operation in Fendalton, Christchurch, was pre-planned.

They've heard all the excuses, and the message for motorists is blunt: Belt up.

Since being jailed, the 80-year-old has not undergone treatment.

Mangled steel frame, chopped in two by excavating equipment discovered at Lancaster Park.

Chopper pilot saved stranded elderly woman unable to get across the Ashburton Bridge.

Police had prepared for violent clashes.

NZ Police lay 900 charges in wake of major global police op targeting organised crime.

Inquest examines Tina Sharma's 2017 death.

The Mid-Canterbury Farmy Army help clean up flood damage across the rural region.

The pool is showing significant wear and tear with loose and broken tiles a safety issue.

Family of van driver killed in a horror crash at Ashburton shares road safety plea.

The district is ranked sixth-worst nationally for crashes at urban intersections.

Ever wanted to truly get away from it all?

A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.

The driver of the van involved in a crash that killed four is remembered for his smile.

Christchurch mother's tram ride for son's birthday turned into an unsavoury experience.

"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.

South Island's rail network took a battering.

Travellers advised to check with airlines.

Moore followed woman to the toilets and grabbed her by the throat as he forced her inside.

A personal locator beacon sparked the rescue this afternoon.

It's the first time the field has been open for Queens Birthday in its 64-year history.

Sergeant Henry Nicholas was awarded the VC for his heroic exploits in December 1917.

Garth Robinson died in the crash in April 2019.