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Chris Allen died, aged 62, in a tragic accident on his Ashburton Forks farm on Monday.

The $64 million project would see the coal boilers converted to wood pellets.

The IPCA found police should not have pursued the motorcyclist once he failed to stop for them.

Parts of the country are "staring down barrel" of 30-degree temps, while others face the prospect of surface flooding and slips.

Paul Hoglund says he's been offered less than his property is worth and he isn't going anywhere. "I've got nothing to lose".

Former Wallabies first-five James O'Connor is loving being back in New Zealand and he believes criticism of the country's depth at first-five is "harsh".

A long-time greyhound trainer says the government's ban on racing is a disaster, and its rehoming timeframe impossible. Audio

RNZ understands the well-known farming advocate died after being electrocuted while fixing a garage door on his property in Ashburton.

Another person has been treated by paramedics as a result of the blaze in Hornby.

The crucial transport link south of Kaitāia was destroyed by dozens of slips during a storm in August 2022.

The Christchurch City Council will today decide if it will make changes to the roads outside the Christchurch Hospital, which could slow access for emergency services but increase available parking.

The Bridge Hill fire is now under control, with drone teams up overnight checking for hotspots. Audio

Chris Allen, 62, was a well-known and respected Canterbury farmer.

The ASB's third quarter regional economic scoreboard gives top marks to Otago, followed by Canterbury and Southland.

Healthcare workers walk off the job again today as the nurses union's dispute with Health NZ over pay and resourcing continues.

The fires have been contained but firefighters will remain at the scenes to keep track of any flare-ups.

Papanui High School students were among those evacuated from the fire area but the school hasn't been approached.

The village has a permanent population of around 700 people, plus holiday homes, but it can swell up to 10,000 people during busy weekends.

It means parks could close if the danger gets too high.