Stories by Katie Todd

A 33-year-old man remains in custody after suspected explosives were found at a house in the Christchurch suburb of Phillipstown yesterday.

Rumours of a South Island black panther have resurfaced after a sighting on Friday night.

Despite rosy spending statistics, West Coast tourism operators are still on shaky ground after last month's floods, they say.

Zero tolerance for white supremacists isn't the approach New Zealanders should be taking, says a US-based organisation helping people exit white supremacy groups.

Prince William has offered practical advice, and encouragement to the emergency services staff who responded to the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Some of the best futsal talent from around the country gathered to honour a mosque attack victim by playing the sport he loved in the spirit he wanted it to be played.

Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion is set to take to the street in seven centres tomorrow.

New Zealand rapper Scribe has been sentenced to six months' intensive supervision on a drugs charge and for breaching a previous supervision order.

A man who was transporting drivers and passengers across the Waiho River on a dump truck has been advised to cease operations by the police.

Two men linked to the unruly British tourists have appeared in Christchurch District Court today on dishonesty charges.

The sight of rubbish from a washed out West Coast tip strewn on once-pristine sand is enough to bring a local resident to tears, and he says it's going to be impossible to clean up on foot.

Once barely distinguishable to car drivers whizzing past, the little white Ashburton Masjid, in Tinwald, is now difficult to miss.

The number of people seeking psychological and financial support after the Christchurch terror attacks continues to rise.

A woman who fled the gunman at the Al Noor mosque is looking for the stranger who helped her and her five-month old baby escape.

Yesterday's gathering in Hagley Park has reassured and uplifted their shocked community, a Muslim leader in Christchurch says.

Just four days after the mosque attacks that claimed 50 lives, a public forum last night discussed ideas for making the city a better place.

Homeless man Shay Kenny and his cardboard sign have become an unusual symbol for Christchurch's healing, after Friday's attack.

There is a huge sense of sorrow in India after it was confirmed five Indian nationals died in Friday's mosque attacks in Christchurch, the high commissioner says.

The measles outbreak in Canterbury has now infected 22 people, as the region races to get vulnerable people vaccinated.

Vaccine mistrust is only "one piece of the puzzle", say Canterbury health officials, as the region deals with an outbreak of measles.

Michael Jackson's music will be playing less frequently on New Zealand airwaves in the wake of new child sex abuse allegations.

A service to mark Purple Poppy Day and honour First World War soldier Thomas Hartnell-Stone will take place in Canterbury this afternoon.

It has been one of the busiest summers ever for animal welfare officers, and they are struggling to keep up with demand, the SPCA says.

The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association chief executive is accusing campground owners of "crying wolf" over the negative impact of freedom campers.

A new pool complex in Methven will receive $7.5 million from the government's Provincial Growth Fund.