Police have put up a drone and are searching the area for clues after a body was found in Burwood on Friday evening.

EB Games is considering shutting all 38 stores as revenue plunges and analysts say the retailer has failed to adapt to the shift toward online gaming.

Getting deliveries to remote homes in the Marlborough Sounds is something of a family legacy for the Watsons.

Auckland dancer Grace Stevens is at the top of her game. Here's what it really takes: training in heels, handling rejection, and staying versatile.

Travellers are struggling to find accommodation in South Island this Lunar New Year — with Lake Tekapō almost completely off-limits.

Nearly 10,000 residents call central Christchurch home — more than before the earthquakes — and that number is set to grow.

Spending a year at the tourist haven is roughly as dangerous as climbing Mt Everest. This is the chilling reason why.

Proponents of a Muslim charter school left the meeting shaken and in tears after a board member allegedly questioned how students educated in ‘non-Christian ideology’ could meaningfully contribute to society.

New Zealand’s biggest regional council has spent more than half a million dollars on life and income insurance for employees in the last two years.

But the highs breaking 30C have a disclaimer - there will be strong nor’westerlies.

The stink from Christchurch’s wastewater treatment plant has spiked again this summer, angering residents and driving them inside.

The new leader of the national principals’ body has requested a sit-down with Erica Stanford to clear the air.

From rebel runner to a Christchurch storyteller with a guitar, Jonathon Harper has built a touring life of global instruments and performances inspiring the next generation.

Just over half of affected patients have so far been contacted and Manage My Health chief executive Vino Ramayah remains optimistic the full group will be informed over the next couple of days.

Opinion: There’s nothing like publishing a book to flush out the true facts, writes Gerard Hindmarsh.

The home side produced one of the worst quarters in the competition’s history on their way to a 41-point drubbing in Auckland.

Biosecurity experts say any of the marsupials spotted “dead or alive” should be reported immediately.

Week to forget continues for hard hitting Black Caps opener, who registers another golden duck in Firebirds’ Super Smash loss.

Shoppers have turned out in droves to support a new Christchurch supermarket trying to disrupt the sector, leaving owner Ethan Vickery needing more staff - and a little sleep. So how do prices with the major supermarkets compare?

Under-fire England coach will tolerate some ‘tweaks’ but has ruled out widespread change to his methods.

A number of people have been stuck while on the city’s beaches this week, and lifeguards are urging beachgoers to avoid picking up the organisms.

Teens are deliberately tanning at peak UV hours - and in New Zealand, with the world's highest melanoma rates, it's especially deadly.

Just 20, Alexandra Eala has already beaten two top-10 WTA stars and is now into the final four in Auckland.

“The more training people do to understand the rules and regulations, the better and safer it is for everyone out on the water.”

The hospital’s use of the portal to send discharge summaries, referrals and clinical correspondence left sensitive data vulnerable.

“Oh God, thousands,” said Lucy McKnight when asked how many sunflowers had shot up in her Ure Valley paddock.

The Oamaru Penguin colony is expecting to finish the breeding season with up to 700 chicks, beating the 2020 record of 570.

Tenancy Bond Services apologises as some tenants wait months to get rental bonds, often worth thousands, back.

Sammie Maxwell wants a break “to recharge” after intense 2025 World Series win, but is still eyeing 1928 Olympics.

After claiming the pairs victory on Monday, the Elmwood Park star nabbed her first singles crown and her 10th national title.

He died and people are laughing.

Timaru and Washdyke firefighters walked off the job on Friday in protest as negotiations between their union and Fire and Emergency New Zealand continue.

We asked people on the streets of Invercargill for their memories of former mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, who died this week. Here’s what they said.

With 26 marathons under her belt, personal trainer Rachel Grunwell has made every running mistake - so you don't have to.

Christchurch woman Lisa Jansen values her free life, and after a few years living at a campground, is ready to hit the road again - at least on weekends.

Police have named the man who was located deceased in a crashed car on Seadown Rd, north of Timaru, on December 22.

Marlborough may have missed out on the sunshine crown but the year was certainly a warm one.

Desperate to get cash for a drugs fix, Kiwi Farrell - who has almost 90 convictions - tricked a couple waiting for a tow company into handing over the keys to their car.

The tenants wanted to put in a doorknob with a latch to keep the front door closed in a light breeze.

High temperatures and strong winds are forecast for South Canterbury over the weekend.

Christchurch won the prize for hottest place in the country by 11am Friday, hitting 30C with forecasters predicting it could get up to 32C. ⁠ ⁠ Not surprisingly, Sumner was heaving both on and off the beach, with a rush at Utopia Ice as soon as the doors opened. ⁠ ⁠ But has the city temperature…

The scanner created by a group of Kiwi researchers could change the healthcare landscape in New Zealand and overseas.

“We are sincerely sorry”, starts the apology email from Manage My Health. “We recognise that you trust us with sensitive health information, and we regret that this has been impacted.”

The 8.30pm Connemara sailing from Wellington to Picton had to return to Wellington shortly after departure following the discovery of a fault with the ramp.

Police are entering a limited search phase for missing tramper Graham Garnett and will consolidate the information they have gathered over the last few days.

Harry Brook was fined $70,000 after he clashed with a nightclub bouncer in the capital, the night before captaining England to a loss to the Black Caps in the third ODI.

Volunteers were due out at first light after the whales stranded off Farewell Spit at the top of the South Island.

In Queenstown, a hotel with rooms priced up to $50,000 a night is attracting visitors willing to book not just a suite, but sometimes the whole hotel.

After stepping down from the captaincy to prioritise family and wellbeing, star netballer Ameliaranne Ekenasio is settled, recharged - and hinting at a Silver Ferns return.

The city has ranked well, but sits well short of how European cities cater to cyclists.