Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson acknowledged that "stigma can stick" at the opening of New Zealand's first national monument for conscientious objectors.

A sudden deluge caused damage to the Clubs of Marlborough, "sounding like a waterfall" coming off the roof.

The deal includes historical redress, cultural redress, Crown acknowledgments and apology for historical breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi and an agreed historical account.

A family has lost everything in a house fire, including their dad's rugby boots ahead of his Heartland Championship rugby representative match on Saturday.

Sweeping changes to disability services have been embraced by the community who believe it will bring about more independence and inclusion.

Six people have been remanded in custody charged with participating in an organised criminal group, arson and having methamphetamine for supply.

Children's Commissioner says law change needed to avoid "deeply unfair" situations like the one Kyle Harris and daughter Paige find themselves in.

The former All Black's memorabilia went missing after the lockup it was contained in was sold for $660.

Kelly Warahi, aged in her 40s, was found dead by her partner at a house on Newbery St in Opawa on Wednesday evening.

The child was taken to Starship Children's Hospital with serious injuries.

Two inmates have had time added to their sentences for their role in a fight that left another prisoner dead.

The case “likely indicates more Covid-19 spread in the Christchurch community than is being currently reflected" by case numbers, an immunologist says.

Heavy rain that "sounded like a waterfall" smashed through the ceiling of the Clubs of Marlborough after a fast moving storm hit the region on Friday night.

A complaint against Sue Grey to the Law Society says the lawyer's views on the Covid-19 vaccine are dangerous and unethical.

An eye-popping Cannes winner, a doco about an anarchic musician, a Zoom rom-com and a Chinese love letter to cinema are among this year's highlights.

C&R retains its clean sweep of the trust which owns lines company Vector, but turnout hits single figures

Five people were taken to Whanganui Hospital after four cars collided between Marybank and Holmwood roads at 4.45pm on Friday.

Across the city, select libraries will reopen for contactless click and collect next week.

Daniel White thought he'd be able to go straight home after spending more than three weeks at sea. Instead he's still stuck in MIQ.

FreshChoice supermarket in Barrington, Christchurch, was visited by a Covid case on October 26, between 11.46am and 1pm.