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.

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

Naturists will be hitting the beaches tonight for a yearly naked swim under the full moon.

Transport agency keeping SH60 to Golden Bay closed as work continues to clear debris.

Determined teen had "amazing recovery" in spite of the first 48 hours not going to plan.

The panoramic open carriages of the TranzAlpine crosses New Zealand's Southern Alps at a leisurely pace. Your eyes will wish it went slower.

Drug couriers caught smuggling MDMA blame each other.

Polytech and vocational training leaders meet in Manukau tomorrow to map a survival plan.

COMMENT: Divert some defence money to fighting stink bugs, argues Brian Rudman.

Killer's disturbing web history gives insight to his state of mind.

Fire and Emergency have controlled a large tyre fire on Racecourse Rd in North Canterbury.

Man in white van allegedly throws paint stripper over EQC cars

Man wrongfully chased for debt threatens to "exterminate" call centre staff

Reghardt Roux tried smuggling liquid ecstasy into NZ while on bail

Nine people are in hospital after taking what is thought to be a faulty batch of ecstasy.

A murdered teen's mum says Little has her support - but murderers must stay in prison.

Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?

A motorcyclist has died in hospital after a serious crash last night in Christchurch.

Jury finds Sainey Marong guilty of murdering Renee Duckmanton

No one shrugs their shoulders or says "I dunno" in Katie Pennicott's class.

A Christchurch security guard was viciously assaulted while sitting in his car.