Despite earlier denial, Corrections admit man shouldn't have been in prison kitchen when he slashed open disgraced real estate agent Aaron Drever's face with grille hook.

Rain wrecks New Zealand's charge for victory in Christchurch, but Black Caps still take the ODI series.

The Pioneer Women's Rugby team have stripped to their underwear in the hope of being able to cover up in a new changing shed.

REVIEW: With an epic journey set in motion and a rollicking tone established in the opening episode, this teen Game of Thrones might just be a summer hit.

The world No.1 may call it a day after the Paris Olympics in 2024 - or even earlier, her most recent coach suggests.

City businesses say “menacing” and “brutal” crimes including a gang fight at a city concert are leaving some locals too frightened to go out in the city.

If you want children, it’s important to understand the biology of fertility. This can help with the deicision of when to start trying for a baby.

It's the second time children at Huapai District School have gone into lockdown in a fortnight.

The banks at Christchurch's Hagley Oval were bursting with 7500 fans supporting the Blackcaps and India for the sold-out ODI series decider.

Opinion: You say potato, and I say tomato. And that - in a nutshell - is how you get to know the people in your neighbourhood, writes Elise Vollweiler.

REVIEW: Despite engaging leads, TV movie production values, ponderous pacing and a faith-based agenda all add up to something of a slog for viewers.

ANALYSIS: The Finnish PM is in New Zealand for the first time but despite global turmoil, she and Ardern faced down inane questions about their age, and gender.

Playing his first ODI series for Black Caps in five years, luckless quick captures three wickets to puts hosts on top in series finale.

The days are being made available to help teachers get across the new NCEA system.

The new sequestration strategy that will also allow methane reducing technology to be used by sheep farmers.

The North Canterbury council failed to protect its employee when she was bullied and undermined by two other staff, the ERA says.

A nearby businessman said it smelt like something could have been cooking.

Ollie Newton proved more than a handful for Ross Taylor and his fellow Stags on a day ball dominated bat in the Ford Trophy.

Free parking, and right outside the store - it's just a shame the shop owner beat you to it.

All Naomi Gedye had was words. He had a gun and she tried to stop him. Today she's one of seven recognised for bravery.