It's understood the man jumped several metres, leaving his passenger inside the car.

Nearby properties were evacuated.

The Bluebridge ferry has cancelled all its sailings, and rebooking vehicles is impossible.

Justin McGoldrick was sentenced to six years' jail for shooting and wounding his victim.

Delays are still expected, given the reopening coincides with peak-hour traffic.

Police said previously they had concluded their search.

One person was hospitalised with serious injuries.

The person is in a moderate condition.

On an average weekday, more than 1000 buses fail to turn up.

The 21yo raped a woman and returned the next night to watch her and two flatmates sleep.

The first Britain's Got Talent winner ever will be touring New Zealand.

The increase will take effect this Saturday, although it may need to be back-dated.

The capital is being slammed by wind and waves.

Owners of one apartment block are facing paying $180,000 each for remediation work.

The fire happened after two vehicles crashed.

The football team honoured victims with black armbands and on-field showings.

The crash happened after the car had been signalled to stop by police.

Police are now awaiting pathology results.

However, other passengers in early April have had their trips cancelled.

The earthquake struck at 1.42pm and was magnitude 4.9.

The memorial is thought to have been targeted within the past week.

Live Nation has announced the show will not be rescheduled.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact them immediately.

Hundreds demonstrate in Christchurch today in support of transgender rights.

The car crashed into a building, killing two people and injuring others.

There is almost no available space on other sailings for passengers with cars.

It was found by a member of the public this morning.

Police are looking for witnesses.