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Fourth arrest in Anaru Moana homicide

A 32-year-old South Canterbury woman has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana. Detective Inspector Joel Syme says the woman appeared...

Update: Homicide investigation, Christchurch

Police investigating the homicide of Tyrone Munns in Christchurch are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest. Mr Munns died on Sunday 9 March, after...

Student facing charges after scissor attack

A Year 9 student from a Christchurch school has been excluded and is facing seven criminal charges, including assault and possession of an offensive...

All Blacks legend Alex “Grizz” Wyllie passes away

Former All Black loose forward and coach Alex "Grizz" Wyllie has died at the age of 80 in Picton. Known as one of the toughest...

Christchurch student attacks teachers with scissors

Police are investigating an incident at Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch, where a student under 16 used a pair of scissors to assault two...

Warriors and Harness Racing NZ unite for cross-code sports promotion

Harness Racing New Zealand and the One New Zealand Warriors have formed a partnership to boost fan engagement and commercial growth across both sports. Their...

Violent Christchurch youth faces further charges

Serious charges have been filed against a 16-year-old Christchurch boy accused of an assault that left a woman in critical condition in February. The victim...

Sexual predator sentenced to 23 years

John Hope Muchirahondo, a 39-year-old from Christchurch, was sentenced to 23 years' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 10 years in the High Court...

Name release, Christchurch homicide

Police can now name the man who died in Mairehau on the evening of Sunday 9 March. He was 39-year-old Tyrone Munns, from Mairehau. A scene...

Homicide investigation underway after man’s death in Christchurch

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Mairehau, Christchurch, on Sunday night. Emergency services were called to an address...

Police appeal for information about man missing since December

Police are appealing for information to assist in locating 54-year-old Joshua, who has been missing for almost three months. Joshua, who typically resides in Christchurch,...

Charges laid in relation to Selwyn drug operation

Four people are up for sentencing before the courts, with multiple others facing a range of charges following a drug operation in Selwyn. The operation...

Canterbury Police want to identify this man

Canterbury Police want to identify the man in this photo. "We are hoping he can assist with an ongoing enquiry into an incident in Christchurch...

Christchurch police seek public’s help to identify man in assault investigation

Christchurch Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify a man who may be able to help with an ongoing assault investigation. The incident...

Canterbury Committee Rep paid $8K despite two-year absence from meetings

Ngāi Tūāhuriri representative Arapata Reuben has come under scrutiny after it was revealed he had not attended a single meeting of the Canterbury Water...

Fatal crash in Hadlow near Timaru

One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Spur Road, Hadlow, in the Timaru District. The crash was discovered about midday today and is...

Update – woman found injured in Christchurch park

Police are making good progress with the investigation into the circumstances that led to a woman being found in a Christchurch park with critical...

Canterbury Police seek public help to identify man linked to assault

Canterbury Police want to identify the man in this photo. "We are hoping they can assist with an ongoing enquiry in relation to an assault...

Fatal Crash, SH7, Lewis Pass

One person has died following a serious crash on Lewis Pass Road/SH7 overnight. Police were notified of the single vehicle crash at around 9.50pm. Sadly, despite...

Police updates – fatalities in Maketu, Rakaia River and Parikino

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 9 February 2025. Fatal water incident, Rakaia River A woman has died following a water incident at the Rakaia...

Woman found injured in Christchurch park

Christchurch Police investigating a serious assault in the city are seeking help from the public. The female victim was found seriously injured at the Richmond...

Young Kiwi dies in Canada after sudden medical event

Matthew (Mattie) Mitchell, a 22-year-old from Christchurch, tragically passed away on January 23 after experiencing a sudden medical emergency while working at a restaurant...

Charter schools turn away students amid high demand

Several charter schools are experiencing overwhelming demand even before their official openings, with some turning away students due to limited capacity. Tipene, the first Māori...

Appeal for information: Rolleston burglaries

Rolleston Police investigating reports of burglaries from residential addresses in recent weeks would like to hear from anyone who may have information that could...

Police updates: Name release Karaka crash, Temuka fatal crash

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 23 January 2025. Fatal crash: Milford Clandeboye Road, Temuka Police can confirm one person has died following a crash...

Arrests made after quick-thinking locals call in

Police have arrested two offenders following a report of suspicious behaviour by some quick-thinking Canterbury locals in a Rolleston supermarket carpark. In the early hours...

Community event adjusts ticketing to ‘promote inclusion’ amid backlash

Brown Town, a Christchurch-based collective focused on 'celebrating and empowering Māori and Pasifika communities', has responded to criticism over its initial tiered ticket pricing...

Rubbish truck fire causes disruption in Christchurch

A rubbish truck fire caused disruption in Christchurch's Ravenswood area around midday, with the incident unfolding on Clayton Street, near the Ravenswood Stars Nursery...

Man arrested following attempted kidnapping in Christchurch

A man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after allegedly trying to pull a person into his vehicle in Christchurch. The incident occurred around 3...

Two dead in Clarkville crash

Police can confirm two people have died in a crash in Clarkville, near Kaiapoi overnight. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Butchers...

Ski pole located in search for missing climbers on Mt. Cook

Police have today conducted another search on Mount Cook for the three climbers missing since 2 December. Due to a change in climatic condition, Police,...

Missing Christchurch woman and children located

The woman and her two children reported missing earlier today in Christchurch have been located and are safe. "Police would like to thank everyone who...

Memorial plaque unveiled to commemorate NZ actress Joslyn Brandt

A memorial plaque honouring the life and career of Christchurch actress Joslyn Vanessa Brandt was unveiled at the Lumiere Cinema in the Historic Arts...

Christchurch man avoids life sentence for dog walker’s murder

Bailey Messervy, 20, has been sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison, with a minimum non-parole period of seven years, for the...

Police believe missing climbers on Mt. Cook died after a fall

After a week of challenging conditions, a helicopter was deployed today due to improved weather in the search for three climbers missing on Aoraki...

Tingjun Cao guilty of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao

A High Court jury has found Tingjun Cao guilty of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao after deliberating for less than two hours...

Woman charged following unexplained baby death

A woman is before the court following the death of a baby at an Oxford residential address in August 2024. On Monday 5 August, Police...

Labour ‘needs to change’ – Hipkins

Labour Party members gathered at their annual conference this weekend, where leader Chris Hipkins and other senior figures laid out the twin themes of...

Bashir shines as England battles Black Caps on fluctuating opening day in Christchurch

Shoaib Bashir led England’s attack with four wickets on a competitive opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Opting...

Cops seize 3D-printed pistol, arrest gang member and associate

Two males have been charged after Christchurch Police located a 3D-printed firearm in a car yesterday. At 7.50pm on 21 November, officers observed a stolen...

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