Judith Collins wrote a message on X “I am so sorry to hear this. Far too young and far too early. RIP Nikki.” Former National Party Leader Todd Muller wrote “A beautiful soul with a deeply caring ...

A paraglider has been seriously injured in an incident in Sumner. Emergency services were alerted just before 9pm to reports of a person falling from height while paragliding near Summit Road, a ...

The Government has announced funding to hire 50 senior doctors, along with additional specialist nurses and allied health professionals, as part of a push to improve healthcare across New Zealand.

A 78-year-old man who was reported missing in Hanmer Springs has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. The man’s disappearance prompted a coordinated search effort, including Land Search ...

Senior members of New Zealand’s legal community have voiced “grave concerns” over the coalition government’s proposed Treaty Principles Bill, urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Attorney ...

A search is underway in Hanmer Springs for 78-year-old Sydney, who failed to return from a mountain bike ride in the Conical Hill area yesterday. Sydney’s family and police are concerned for his ...

Christchurch’s central city was filled with energy and excitement today as the Philippines Festival brought a lively celebration of music, dance, and culture to city. A highlight of the event was a ...

Avonhead Shopping Centre, built 55 years ago by the late Maurice Carter, has been sold by his family to local investor Jack Lourie of Jaxx. The transaction, managed off-market by Colliers investment ...

A Christchurch man has shared his terrifying experience of being attacked and robbed during a Grindr meetup, only to have one of his attackers later attempt to break into his home. He shared his story ...

A plaque commemorating a respected historical figure credited with planting Canterbury’s iconic weeping willows, has been vandalised and ripped off a rock in Victoria Square, Christchurch. The plaque, ...

A social media post of RNZ host Mihingarangi Forbes at a hīkoi has been removed after it failed to meet editorial standards. ACT Public Service spokesman Todd Stephenson criticised Forbes, co-host of ...

People on floats at this year’s Christchurch Christmas Parade must wear a seatbelt. Mayor Phil Mauger mentioned the requirement, as a side comment, during a council meeting on Wednesday. “Everyone ...