A large number of emergency services have been seen in the area.

Tweaking a boy's penis was an acceptable sign of affection in China, the Court heard.

Together forever? Not quite, but A-ha and Rick Astley will join forces for two NZ shows.

The boy killed after a vehicle swept away in a Mid-Canterbury river has been named.

A huge fire took hold of Christchurch's Antonio Hall on Friday night.

'There is a bit of Kiwi on the cup.'

Rodney Day portrayed himself as a licenced builder when he was not.

The country's first event goes smoothly with 169 owners handing in more than 200 guns.

An alleged arsonist has been arrested following a fire at a historic Christchurch mansion.

Nearly 100 gun owners have been to Riccarton Racecourse so far, most happy with process.

Investigations are under way into the fire that has devastated the heritage building.

Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.

Fire and Emergency are asking people to stay away so they can fight the fire.

Hundreds of Cantabrians have already signed up to the firearms buyback scheme.

$950 vet bill after three dogs savaged Jerry the German shepherd.

CCTV camera captured the terrifying moment a masked gunman storms the dairy.

Horowhenua mayor wants mayoral MPs to break through perceived barrier to decision-makers.

Wine swindle affected tens of thousands of bottles exported overseas

Elderly man left bloodied by attack, other shoppers went to his rescue.

Jetstar is pulling out of its longest standing route from the country.

The final coroner's report into the Christchurch earthquake has been released.

Eco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.

Online shoppers warned to be vigilant with deliveries after parcels reported stolen.

A man was allegedly violently assaulted at Calendar Girls club.

"New Zealand's own Fawlty Towers" is a survivor.

The family became trapped while trying to retrieved a stuck jet boat.