A new poll showed his party would struggle to form a Government after the election.

Teased about crash test dummy's fate, English quipped "I imagined it was a journalist."

HIV-positive Johnny Lumsden had unprotected sex with men without disclosing his status.

Man in court after Kiwi woman died in Bermuda boat accident during America's Cup.

Toilets in Canterbury have been nominated as the country's nicest loos.

Canterbury farmer Matthew Woods charged with string of rural thefts and burglaries

A retired judge has died suddenly on holiday in Hawaii.

Kiwi rapper Scribe has again failed to show up for court.

The man found dead on banks of Canterbury river was Rebels gang member Brad Lomax.

Quake Outcasts group wins settlement with Government after long battle.

Homicide investigation under way after body found in river bed.

Canterbury man in court charged with assaulting newborn baby.

"Severe weather" warning: heavy rain in parts of Gisborne and northern Hawke's Bay.

Experts believe Christchurch is sitting on a multi-billion dollar ticking time-bomb.

Christchurch homeowners have lodged legal proceedings over earthquake repairs.

EDITORIAL: Christchurch householders deserve insurance payouts for substandard repairs.

Garage pushed into house and power pole toppled as women escape slip unharmed.

It's an inside day for most across the North Island.

But the council insists their staff are safer despite the increase in abuse.

February trial for three murder accused.

An ongoing feud between two neighbours has led one facing a wilful damage charge.

The Christchurch-based incubator wrote off its investment in Hydroworks.

The arrest was made in relation to a spate of burglaries at hostels and backpackers

Residents says the burners operate at such a low frequency even earmuffs can't mute them.

Those caught stealing at mall will be banned from every business.

Herald journalists talk to voters about their hopes, fears and dreams.

A cop was in the right place at the right time to catch an alleged dairy robber.

North Canterbury police have arrested three males over a home invasion in Kaiapoi in July.

A man went berserk smashing cars, restaurant and bar windows, pot plants and a bus.

Police say the vehicle tried to dodge police before going on a near 70km trip.