The family of a young teacher who died after falling from a raft have spoken.

Protestors say they will continue to fight for justice over the deaths of 115 people.

Emergency services were called to Kairaki Beach at about 1.20pm.

To be continued ... summer.

Complaints about late check-ins, loud sex and babies crying have seen an Airbnb shut down.

The mercury touched 35C in Hanmer today, but cooler weather is on the way next week

Baby Chrissa is now at home and has made good progress but the future remains unclear.

Swimmers were caught in a rip, prompting emergency response.

He was hired to fill ATM machines with cash. Instead, he robbed one.

Briefings: Disparity in the funding for some amputees made known to the Government.

Four people received minor injuries, all were treated at the scene.

After surviving two major life events, cancer gave Densem final push to release album.

Treating one city's entire water supply would cost up to $100 million.

Fernside woman Emma Beattie, 20, has been missing for five days in North Canterbury.

The CTV Families are protesting on Sunday against the police decision not to prosecute.

AC Army students are packing lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

AC Army students are packing school lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Long grass in the Selwyn district is causing concern for firefighters as temperatures soar

Government watchdog disappointed conditions fail to improve in NZ prisons.

A resident's association has put the Christchurch City Council on notice.

One of the two men charged over South Island's biggest P bust has pleaded not guilty.

Parents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children

The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.

Police have concerns for Emma Beattie's wellbeing.

Meant to be up and running in March next year, it has now been pushed on until May.

Man's body found in a hedge in Christchurch carpark, death not suspicious, police say.

Toxic solvent linked to Parkinson's "strong enough to bowl you over".

Black smoke can be seen in Papanui as emergency services deal with a fire in a building.

Funeral home worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissal.

Comment: It is hard to hear, but police but have done the only thing they could.