A New Zealand court has firmly rejected an appeal by the gunman behind the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, ruling that his case lacked any legal basis.

A Christchurch family business says stronger regulation in the funeral sector is long overdue — and essential for protecting grieving families.

Bournemouth’s Tourist Information Centre (TIC) could be transformed into a café under new plans from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.

Severe weather swept across New Zealand on Thursday, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency in parts of the country.