Two flights from and to Christchurch have been cancelled due to heavy fog.

Erin Brockovich, the activist played by Julia Roberts in a 2000 film, is currently in NZ.

The trial before Judge Brian Callaghan is expected to take four days.

He will get his trip to Africa and more, after community raises more than $13k for him.

Six-year-old Keira Hubball's body turns protein into acid which burns her from the inside.

Cost of fighting midges at wastewater ponds is high, and doesn't seem to work.

Forget the Jaguar and ponytail, tackle the toughest bike race, writes Michael Brown.

Packages containing 5kg of ecstasy was found in luggage at Christchurch Airport yesterday.

The six-year battle has led to involvement of a lawyer and a traffic engineer.

Steve Askin was killed in a crash in the Port Hills while fighting fires near Sugar Loaf.

Flooding, evacuations and complete chaos - tropical storm Debbie brought it all to NZ.

Rain continues to fall in Christchurch but Canterbury escapes worst of Cyclone Debbie

Comment: For those going through hell, Canterbury is thinking of you, says Chris Lynch

Red Cross teams are warning residents to keep safe overnight.

A teacher who falsely claimed that NCEA results had been verified can keep teaching.

The rain is causing havoc around Kaikoura with a number of roads closed.

Disgruntled residents are desperate for streetside prostitutes to move back into the CBD.

Fire investigators have still not determined if two fires on the Port Hills are arson.

Charge laid after 15-year-old says she was raped.

Police may seek a bylaw change to move on troublesome youth.

A Christchurch woman was forced by two females to withdraw $50 from an ATM tonight.

Residents' association wants to know where the money has gone.

Fears a third land on Waimakiriri River bridge could cause more traffic congestion.

Early morning, late night staff to be escorted after nurse was attacked by masked gunman.

Man shot by police in Christchurch denies pointing imitation firearm at officers

It's a potential solution for Christchurch, as water levels have dropped to record lows.

Youth in eastern suburbs are more likely to have mental health issues than others in NZ.

Heavy rain is expected across NZ this week in the wake of Cyclone Debbie

The two patients have been taken to Christchurch Hospital.

Christchurch Hospital has beefed up security after the incident.