The government's lawyers have advised the Treaty Principles Bill is consistent with the Bill of Rights Act - but only because they expect courts would not allow it to override that law or the Treaty itself.

Some low-income households are having to cut back on showering, washing and cooking to cope with rising power bills, researchers say.

A man is now in prison after his “horrendous” high-speed driving on the Lewis Pass ended in a crash that seriously injured another motorist who was thrown from their car on impact.

A concerning incident for two children walking home from a Christchurch primary school has prompted a warning for parents in Cashmere.

Businesses on Christchurch's New Regent St are being overrun by red and black-billed gulls nesting on roofs, swooping and pooping all over the place.