A new era for government science research begins today with the launch of Earth Sciences New Zealand, a new public research institute formed through the merger of GNS Science and NIWA. The ...

Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a bus on Hills Road in the suburb of Edgeware this evening. St John was notified of the incident at 5:34pm and dispatched two ...

Christchurch-based company Trinity Employment Services remains under investigation after the release of a six-monthly liquidation report revealed ongoing concerns about possible breaches of the ...

One person has died following an incident in Wai-iti, south-east of Wakefield, this morning. Acting Nelson Bays Area Commander Senior Sergeant Martin Tunley said that at around 9.40am, emergency ...

A Christchurch woman has been sentenced to four months home detention for a series of immigration offences involving the exploitation of a Thai national. Ava Young, also known as Marissa James Carr ...

The Government is making it easier for police to punish shoplifters and is introducing stronger penalties for low-level theft, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole ...

Tributes continue to flow for Charlie Agi, a respected and much loved father, educator, and entertainer, who died suddenly from a heart attack on Monday 16th June. Charlie was a well-known figure in ...

The Government has announced new coward punch offences to ensure harsher penalties for attackers who strike unsuspecting victims with a single blow, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said. “A ‘coward ...

Kineta Knight Kineta Knight is a highly experienced journalist based in North Canterbury. She has worked as a reporter for radio, TV, digital and print, as well as an editor of lifestyle magazines in ...

Christchurch City Council has adopted a new set of rules aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm, particularly in vulnerable areas. The Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), approved by the Mayor and councillors ...

Marlon Williams – Te Whare Tīwekaweka Friday 27 June Christchurch Town Hall Reviewed by Sophie Ricketts Braving the rain and the bitter cold, myself and a companion joined over 2000 others tonight to ...

A Christchurch City Council survey has revealed hundreds of residents feel unsafe using two Hornby intersections, with many calling the Amyes and Awatea junctions with Springs Road dangerous and ...