Investigations underway into mid-air collision near Masterton that killed two pilots

Relief for neighbours as demolition begins on mouldy, abandoned Wgtn home

The 1980s era large mouldy, abandoned home on Kabul Street in Khandallah had been decaying for years, bringing a strong smell to the area.

Graphic latex bodysuit inspired by ancient Japan wins top WOW award

Judges said it was the "off-the-scale" intricacy and beauty of Tsukumogami that won American design pair Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould the 2025 Supreme WOW Award.

Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of 'dangerous' winds

Civil Defense warned of destructive 150km/h gusts as severe weather threatens to batter much of the South Island and lower North.

Council rethinks controversial coastline access ban

The council’s initial proposal, which was heavily opposed, was to temporarily restrict all access to a paper road in Cape Palliser for three years to allow the land to regenerate.