Jayden Kahi mistakenly believed the victim was trying to kidnap his son.

Two boys walking home were approached by a couple in a car and told to get in.

Napier City Rovers' hopes of making the National League final are in their own hands.

Harvey Cramer-Roberts, from Auckland, was sentenced to nearly four years' jail.

Brook Wilson is remembered as a great mate who lived his life to the fullest.

The 'horrendously bad driver' later assaulted his partner and bit a police officer.

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Little Akaloa this afternoon.

England players were questioned by police as soon as they landed at Christchurch Airport.

The pair are full-time parents again, after their own two children moved away to uni.

Police act as gang members and associates descend on Christchurch this week.

Students at Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf endured serious sexual abuse.

'He got taken out by a riderless horse, but that’s racing.'

William Feary couldn't stand to see his beloved wife suffer any longer.

Members and associates are descending on Christchurch this week for an anniversary event.

Sir Graham Lowe says the Orcas are determined to be a competitive force in the NRL.

Duncan Webb said the danger was that people would view Gloriavale as "quaint and silly".

With three rounds to go, team remain in the hunt for grand final spot.

Food safety officers have been carrying out inspections.

The man posed as a woman named Rebecca over a six-year period.

Qualifiers in new cities and larger prizes will make for more competition this year.

Ballantynes has charged on while many of its counterparts have faltered in recent years.

Industrial chemicals from painting at the nearby hospital tower was accidentally vented.

Students were asked if they'd changed a nappy in the days leading up to the outbreak.

A resident believed the outbreak was caused by food poisoning.

Seymour called it a 'full stop on the programme'.

Analysis by OneRoof finds which suburb has the most potential to grow.