The boss of the design firm boss behind the CTV Building, which collapsed in Christchurch's February 2011 earthquake killing 115 people

Jonty Payne, who suffers from a birth defect, had about 40 guests to play with at his party yesterday in Christchurch.

Former national wrestler Devon Charles Bond's past caught up with him in 2014 when his DNA was taken following a drunken brawl.

A Kathmandu store in Christchurch was ram-raided last night.

WorkSafe inspectors will start visiting trampoline parks across New Zealand from today to ensure they are meeting health and safety rules.

At least 30 4WD vehicles, two boats and a jet ski came to the rescue on Sunday after a Nissan Safari got stuck in a Canterbury river.

New information shows Gerry Brownlee bought chewing gum and softdrink after barging through security at Christchurch Airport in 2014.

A Christchurch shop has been hit a third time in just over a month. The Night'n Day store in Ferry Rd, in Woolston, once again became

A Kiwi academic who jokingly wrote a research paper written by Apple's iOS autocomplete has been accepted to present his findings at a nuclear physics conference.

Long weekenders rejoice - the sun is set to continue for the majority of the country over Labour Weekend.

Congestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.

In a video, the teacher is seen standing over the boy, who is lying on the ground crying.

After years of trying, and three heart-wrenching rounds of vitro fertilisation, 36-year-old Libby McKenzie hugs the beautiful baby boy she always dreamed of.

Danil Kive Albert charged with one count of obtaining $537,000 by deception today pleaded guilty to the charge at Christchurch District Court.

Christchurch Police are investigating after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Hagley Park last night.

Armed teenagers dressed in Halloween horror masks - including a creepy clown - robbed a service station in Christchurch.

An online predator posing as a teenage girl lured boys as young as at least 13 into sending nude selfies online.

A dog attacked his hens so this man used the closest thing to hand when he took his anger out on the dog owner.

"As Prime Minister of New Zealand, I'm at my best when something comes along like what's happened in a disability toilet at Christchurch airport."

A truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed a Christchurch father of three today pleaded not guilty.

A Dunedin man who streaked at an All Black game and "mounted a goal post" is hoping to dodge a conviction for his nude dash.

Brodie Soster was visiting family in New Zealand when she was forced to deliver her baby at 25 weeks to save both of their lives.

Two people have received burns in a house fire in Christchurch this evening.

A terminally ill Hamilton mother has thanked NewsTalkZB listeners for donating to help grant her dying wish. Heather Smith has just weeks to live and thanks to the kindness of strangers she's been able to see her daughter. Made with funding from NZ on Air

A man who witnessed All Black Aaron Smith slipping into a disabled toilet with a mystery woman says he fears for his safety, and that of his family.

The West Coast rugby player who underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing straight after a Heartland Championship match against

Woman whose brother died after being hit by truck in 2005 says she is still waiting for an apology from truck driver who today avoided jail for killing a second cyclist.

All Black Aaron Smith faces a tough road to shake the shame of his sex scandal.

Dramatic details have been revealed of an incident which left a teenage boy seriously injured at a Christchurch trampoline park.

Christchurch's rich-lister Stewart family has built up a substantial stake in SeaDragon, exercising more than half the rights issued to prop up the fish oil manufacturer.