The wall is part of the new convention centre development.

Seven male prisoners refused to comply with instructions, a Corrections spokesman said.

River Jayden believed there was clearly a racial undertone in the incident.

First buyback and amnesty event in Northland a success.

Dog was stabbed in the neck and died in Christchurch yesterday.

Litisha Cleave, who just turned 30, has just six months to live due to her breast cancer.

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.

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.

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.

Teen remanded in custody and told to stop smoking marijuana.

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.