Intrigued discussion hummed through New Zealand's oldest cell block as Cantabrians explored some of Christchurch's most interesting buildings.

Police responded to a single vehicle crash on State Highway 7 in the Lewis Pass just before 5.30pm on Sunday.

Controvery over the sale of iwi land to a developer grew into a long-running and divisive protest. The site is now clear, but the fight continues.

Following Simon Bridge's resignation, 38-year-old Sam Uffindell has been selected as National's candidate in the upcoming Tauranga by-election.

A recent arrival in NZ tested positive for BA.4 the Ministry of Health said, as it announced 5656 new Covid community cases and six deaths.

Travellers are bringing vibrancy, but they're also bringing high rates of Covid infections, epidemiologist says.

In its first pre-budget reveal, the Government has committed $88 million to help schools reduce absenteeism and get students back into learning.

The prison population is at its lowest in 14 years, but the rate at which Māori are overrepresented has continued to increase.

Four people - three adults and a baby - are dead after a crash on Tāneatua Road.

A social media-advertised party at hall in Newtown got fully out of control, with those involved described as “young, drunk and on testosterone”.

The Toyota Hi Ace has done the "hard yards", Tony Gillan says, after travelling one million kilometres in 10 years.

Police are involved after neighbours allegedly witnessed an older man kneeling on family pet.

Polish settlers who arrived in New Zealand 150 years ago were remembered at the rededication of a statue their grandchildren gave to the Catholic church in New Plymouth.

Police are seeking Mana Lawson, who they believe is armed, over a gang shooting that left two people in hospital with serious injuries.

The winner of best decorated bike at the Dutch Week Orange Bike Ride in New Plymouth on Saturday was not actually from Holland at all.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls of a house fire on Elsie St, Gore on Sunday from 4.48pm onwards.

A police speed camera operator has been injured in an assault in Invercargill on Friday night.

Weber Rd near Dannevirke is closed as emergency services attend a serious crash.

Some public sectors, like health and education, have a fair pay model already, but the new bill will affect the private sector.

Police are examining the scene of a stabbing at the Gleniti Golf Club on Saturday evening.