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A woman whose childhood memories were wiped out in a horsing accident wants the law changed to recognise horse riders as vulnerable road users. Audio

Christchurch has more pokie machines per capita than any other main centre and the council is worried about the rise in online gambling.

Instead, its been recommended the council support a national bid led by the New Zealand Olympic Committee.

Some species long thought to be native to New Zealand are actually Australian immigrants, new research has found. Audio

Firefighters battling a blaze in Waipara say overnight rain has both helped and hindered their cause.

Many beekeepers are expecting to make a loss due to an ongoing glut of honey.

The defence case opened today for a man facing multiple sexual assault charges, with his lawyer saying the defence is simply that his client always believed the interactions were consensual.

The rural sector in north Canterbury's Hurunui district describe how drought conditions and demanding economic settings have left them battling. Audio

Farmers and community leaders in North Canterbury tell RNZ about the ongoing drought, tough economic conditions and how the locals have been supporting each other.

Motorists may save up to 49 seconds off their journey on Christchurch's Southern Motorway if a proposal to raise the speed limit goes ahead.

A prohibited fire season has been declared for the Canterbury District due to the weather conditions.

Promising allrounders Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson have been awarded Black Caps contracts for the first time, effectively replacing Devon Conway and Finn Allen on the central contract list.

Fire and Emergency were called to a Mackenzie District farm about 10pm Monday.

Conditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire in North Canterbury

Pirate bugs and other "natural enemies" are being used to fight off a pest that's been hurting potato crops for over a decade. Audio

John Hope Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges, including rape and sexual violation.

There were 92 people in hospital, with none in intensive care.

"I think New Zealanders are sick and tired of the amount of money going into cycleways," Simeon Brown says.