There were 72 drowning deaths recorded last year - one of the lowest totals on record - but a new report says there are some key areas that could reduce that total even further.

Police have named the 18-year-old who died after a single-vehicle crash in the Mackenzie district on December 19.

The Police Association says it's aware an internal investigation is under way, after police staff were found to be searching the main database for details about Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's death.

An historic Canterbury home is getting a new lease on life as its owners John and Wendy Hillary pour their life savings into ...

Politicians past and present have paid their respects to Dame Tariana Turia - with Labour MP Willie Jackson saying the party should consider a formal apology over her treatment during the Foreshore ...