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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.

Strong wind warnings and heavy rain watches have been issued for parts of the South Island as wild start to spring continues.

Thirty-seven regional flights were delayed and many others due to fog in Auckland following a weekend of dramatic weather. Audio

Significant winds have seen an out-of-control forest fire near Canterbury's Waipara jump to 85 hectares in size. Audio

The fire at in Shipwreck Bay was one of two in Northland overnight.