Full video: Authorities give weather update from Christchurch

Rare rabbit among several stolen from Canterbury wildlife reserve

The distinctive animal bred in isolation for more than 100 years on New Zealand's Enderby Island.

Man's bizarre 'stolen' car story ends in weapons, drugs haul

Police say the Christchurch man’s elaborate tale of being carjacked fell apart when officers found firearms, meth and weapons inside the vehicle.

Multiple large fires in Kaikōura, schools and homes evacuated

Police say multiple roads are closed and evacuation centres have been set up at a high school and golf club.

Man killed by falling branch, roads closed as wild weather hits

Wild weather is lashing central New Zealand, with power outages, road warnings and more severe conditions forecast later this week.