Christchurch teenager arrested following series of robberies in last 24 hours

Whangārei fire that broke out while five slept inside deemed suspicious

Emergency services were called to Raumanga Valley Road in Raumanga at around 6.20am.

Police seek dirtbikers accused of endangering public, scaring livestock

Porirua police are looking for the group of five who regularly ride dirt bikes from Waitangirua or Cannons Creek, across iwi land, into Belmont Park and then Belmont Farm.

Councils tackle 'slum-like' beach camp

A Christchurch resident says the behaviour of some campers and whitebaiters at the beach, near Kaiapoi, is concerning.

Ashburton kite maker in race against time to set Guinness World Record

Peter Lynn, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, is determined to set the record for the world’s largest kite.