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Heath Ling planted out a barren strip at an intersection in Woolston, but Christchurch City Council banned him from tending it - saying it is a distraction to drivers. Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for his first Pacific Islands Forum in the top job.

It will have about 300,000 solar panels and is expected to generate enough renewable energy to power close to 36,000 homes.

There are no other wild populations on the mainland as they're heavily impacted by habitat loss, disease and predation.

Some parents say melatonin is the only way to get their kids to sleep and the medication should be easier to get in New Zealand. Audio

Almost 70 percent of people want to be more involved in council decisions, but reaching the community to enable engagement can be a challenge.

A total of 115 people were in hospital with the virus as of Sunday.

With an average rates rise of 16 percent it's clear increases of that scale can't be absorbed long-term.

It started with a subdivison in a small alpine village. But when one landowner and his family tried to subdivide it further, a protracted legal battle began,

Two universities are financially considered "high risk". Audio

Weather watches and warnings are in place, with some locals told to clear their drains and avoid low-lying areas.

Both Canterbury Cemetery and the New Zealand No.2 Outpost Cemetery were damaged by the fires in Turkey.

The Warriors were unable to get a win to farewell the 'Prince of Penrose'.

"I was actually, really stressed about this - I was actually, really worried," says Keryn Densem, who the ministry admits was sent the letter by accident.

The drop continues the downward trend seen for two years.

The first of several test flights is set for November from the new runway in Kaitorete Spit.

State Highway 73 between Arthur's Pass village and Otira Saturday midday.

It's baffling two men with a 27-year history can't coach the All Blacks together, Tony Johnson says. Audio

It is the first time Tingjun Cao has appeared since the real estate agent's body was found.

Heavy rain and winds are expected for much of the South Island on Friday. Audio

Sam Weller said winning the title was a goal of her it was overwhelming to do so.

A sell-out crowd will celebrate the milestone of the last ever home game for three of the club's finest players; Addin Fonua-Blake, Jazz Tevaga and Shaun Johnson.