Matthews described her time as bishop as "an extraordinary privilege".

Government to repeal the law that prevented prosecutions over the CTV building's collapse.

Friends and family of two 16-year-olds killed in crash have spoken out about their grief.

Quake claimant guilty of spraying acid over EQC cars

Find out how prices for new rentals changed in your suburb.

Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.

All four injured people were trapped following the crash.

Some 70% of schools are measuring children's progress, but not against national standards.

Parcel sent to "a farm up a long drive with cows, opposite pub" makes it to destination.

Teen radicalised online told police he'd "done it for Allah"

NZ hip-hop artist Scribe stands trial today

The airport says passengers in the domestic departure area had to be evacuated.

More than a dozen people, including a 15-year-old, admitted to Christchurch Hospital.

New owner will expand into training for ICT, teachers and trades in Northland and regions.

The world's first self-piloted electric air taxi is being tested in Christchurch.

Two students have been suspended for posting a video of a teacher to a porn site.

There's no reason to put off a holiday break in Christchurch, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Details emerge of how Christchurch woman threatened elderly women who lived on their own.

Joanne Smith pretended to be scared when masked robber threatened colleague with knife.

An off-duty firefighter riding his motorbike came across the crash and helped the man.

Locals have knickers in a twist over freedom campers' 'disgusting' behaviour.

Seeing people change, get well and live the life they want to is the most rewarding part.

Reports suggest Southern Response employed private investigators to spy on claimants.

Three pensioners say their human rights are being breached by pension deductions.

Is showering naked at public outdoor facilities appropriate or should it be frowned upon?

Sainey Marong admitted strangling sex worker Renee Duckmanton to death.

The Anglican church in Christchurch wants its parent body to bless same-sex marriages.

Vigils protest prison suicides after teen dies in cell.

Court ordered son to repay $50k to mum but he's disappeared.

Canterbury DHB has issued a warning after a 51-year-old man ate toxic berries.