Bank of New Zealand is moving its Nelson branch to a new home in the Morrison redevelopment.

How a cancelled romantic getaway became a five-star mother-daughter escape in Christchurch's central city.

Police, Hato Hone St John and Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) were called to the scene about 4.15pm at the intersection of Greers Rd and Memorial Ave.

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Timaru Herald visual journalist Aiman Amerul Muner went along to WishCon at the Caroline Bay Hall on Sunday.

Macklan Robertson poised to become the third second generation player in the 2026 Canterbury squad, after being picked to face Manawatū.

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New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out a sweeping political vision yesterday, pledging to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century,” reform the country’s electoral system and reset its relationship with its European neighbours.

Malaysians' efforts to elevate the industry can be found in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, at a centre devoted exclusively to the fruit and the growing variety of products made from it.

Step aside traditional political polls, a fresher, tastier poll is back in Christchurch ready to mix up the election.

The boat, which carried 2000 litres of diesel, is being brought to the surface with support from air bags while water is pumped out.

A suppressed, scoped semi-automatic rifle was among nine firearms seized from a Northcote property following a police investigation into gang-linked cannabis supply.

A Timaru business owner has been left devastated after a “brazen” thief on a bicycle stole more than $6000 worth of their stock on Wednesday morning.

A poll putting the Labour candidate well out in front quickly became part of the argument as Te Tai Tonga’s four candidates faced off in the first Māori electorate debate of the election campaign.

Motorists travelling through the Mackenzie District now face stricter speed enforcement with the average-speed safety cameras now activated.

After a one-year hiatus, Minister of Education Erica Stanford spoke to over 200 secondary teacher union delegates at their annual conference in Christchurch on Tuesday.

A psychologist who used to work for the Department of Children has been accused of historic sexual offences against a growing number of young complainants.

The National leader’s campaign trail stop at Christchurch’s John Jones Steel was all business until a cheeky plaque caught his eye.

Almost $3 million in drinking water charges may not have been billed over an 18-month period in Selwyn, with about 2700 properties potentially affected.

One of New Zealand’s best-known prisoners, “jailhouse lawyer” Arthur Taylor, has been recalled to prison and is facing a charge alleging he failed to comply with and complete a residential drug treatment programme in Blenheim.

Rockets could one day launch into orbit from Canterbury, after a study found Kaitorete suitable for a spaceport that could give European launch companies a Southern Hemisphere base.

Land at the centre of an agri-business development in Mid-Canterbury which collapsed owing more than $10m has been put up for receivership sale.

Dave Rennie believes New Zealand’s provincial rugby championship remains a key plank in the developement system that ultimately fuels the All Blacks.

Dwight Grieve showed age is just a number with his Dunedin Marathon victory last weekend.

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the deaths of two people on the West Coast, but are not seeking anyone else.

A $60,000 plus addition to Amberley Village Green's new playground will transform the reserve into a space “for all ages”.

Marlowe started out with a different name, but you know what they say about the best-laid plans.

The row over whether NZ’s climate policies breach its EU free-trade deal comes as Labour says it would make a decision on the need to buy offshore carbon offsets only after the election.

The upgrade aims to increase the power station’s generation capacity to power an extra 7000 homes.

Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man seen on the summit track in the Mt Dewar area near Queenstown on September 18.

City now faces severe sanctions that could include a huge points deduction or even being booted from the league, leaving the immediate future of its many stars in limbo.

A Gloriavale teacher has been censured after hitting a student with a vacuum cleaner pipe for making “an obnoxious remark”.

The latest report from the college of emergency department doctors shows unprecedented demand and increasing case complexity are taking a toll.

The NZX-listed casino business is actively restructuring itself, and has rejected bids for the company that have been too low in the past. But it seems a sale of the whole group is now a real possibility for the country’s biggest casino play.

The owner of The Warehouse red sheds, Warehouse Stationery and electronics retailer Noel Leeming has reported a profit after tax of $11.2 million, turning around a $2.8m million loss last year.

Officers were called to Purchas St, between Elderwood Land and Packe St, in St Albans just before 6am on Wednesday.

Winston Peters says he is campaigning for the party vote at this election - but has stopped short of directly calling for his supporters to give their candidate vote to National.

His whānau described Rurawhe as a pillar of their family and acknowledged his deep connection to the Rātana faith and its legacy.

Phoenix Crossland will miss the NRL grand final and three Kiwis World Cup pool matches after the hip drop tackle that broke Nathan Cleary’s leg.

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A 70-year-old man who ran an underground cannabis operation in a concrete bunker at a West Coast tourism operation has been found to have an extremely low risk of reoffending, by the parole board.

Lynne Te Aika says she left school having learned “absolutely nothing” about her hapū, iwi heritage or language.

Ahead of the general election, The Long Drive campaign puts a human face to aged care bed shortages

With just 61% of under 25s enrolled to vote, one expert says this would result in about 45% of 18-24-year-olds casting a vote in this year’s election.

Two women driving north from Invercargill in separate cars faced the “incredibly scary’’ sight of a vehicle coming at them on the wrong side of the road.

Dog attacks on people, stock and pets in Tasman have more than doubled in two years, while the number of dogs classified as menacing has also increased sharply.

The liquidator of the company behind a South Canterbury-based construction and concrete business says it traded while insolvent.