A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash this afternoon at Birdling Flat. Emergency services were called to the scene on the Christchurch-Akaroa Road, near Baileys Road, shortly after 5pm, ...

New legislation aimed at delivering tougher consequences for crime and placing greater focus on victims has passed its final reading in Parliament, with the government saying it marks a turning point ...

The Government has unveiled a new $100 million plan to accelerate housing development on the fringes of New Zealand’s cities, in a bid to ease the housing crisis and unlock thousands of new homes.

Smaller mental health organisations will now have greater access to government support following a change to the Mental Health Innovation Fund, announced by Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey.

Two Waitaha geckos living on a predator-free island off the North Canterbury coast are now believed to be the oldest geckos ever recorded — aged approximately 60 and 64 years. The extraordinary find ...

The driver involved in an alleged hit-and-run on Bower Avenue has been summoned to appear in court. A 14-year-old schoolgirl sustained minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle shortly after 3pm ...

Police have arrested a man in connection with the homicide of Tyrone Munns in Christchurch earlier this month. Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said the 29-year-old man was taken into custody at ...

Residents living between West Melton and Yaldhurst are raising concerns about poor mobile phone coverage, with many reporting worsening reception in recent months. The issues appear to affect areas ...

A 14-year-old schoolgirl was injured in an alleged hit-and-run incident on Bower Avenue this afternoon. Police received a report of the crash involving a car and a cyclist at approximately 3:12 pm.

Some of the country’s fittest and most skilled firefighters will be put to the test in Christchurch this weekend as they compete in the annual United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) South Island ...

Police investigating the death of Tyrone Munns in Christchurch are appealing for sightings of a vehicle of interest as they continue their homicide investigation. Munns died on Sunday, 9 March, after ...

New Zealand film Tinā is smashing box office records and leaving audiences in tears — and its lead actress, Anapela Polataivao, says the response has been far beyond anything she could have imagined.