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Waitaki District Council fluoridation levels out of control – and the council says that’s OK

Water samples taken by Oamaru residents and sent to an accredited laboratory found the level of fluoride in the water coming out their taps...

Brenton Tarrant’s lawyers granted permanent name suppression

The lawyers assigned to represent Brenton Tarrant, the man convicted of the Christchurch mosque attack, have been granted permanent name suppression. The lawyers will represent...

Further arrests in Operation Avon, targeting Comancheros motorcycle gang

Five people are before the court following further phases of Operation Leith, a sub operation of Operation Avon, the investigation into the drug supply...

Company fined $330K after racking collapse claimed worker’s life

United Steel of Christchurch has been fined $330,000 following the tragic death of a worker caused by an unstable steel rack collapse. The incident occurred...

Police crack down on Canterbury gangs continues

In an effort to curb gang activity in Canterbury, police have made 30 arrests this week, including Mongols gang members, their associates, and individuals...

Police clamp down on gang members travelling to Canterbury

Police in the South Island intensified their monitoring of gang members entering Canterbury for a gang-related event, conducting a large-scale vehicle checkpoint at Glasnevin,...

Canterbury police arrest 19 in operation targeting gang activity

Canterbury Police have arrested 19 people this week in an ongoing operation aimed at monitoring gang activity and apprehending wanted persons in the region. The...

Sir Graham Lowe leads $360m bid for Christchurch NRL team

A consortium led by rugby league icon Sir Graham Lowe has formally submitted a bid to bring a new team, the Christchurch Orcas, into...

Police urge more victims to come forward after sentencing of Oliver Kiesanowski

Police are encouraging any additional victims of sextortion by convicted offender Oliver Kiesanowski to come forward, following his recent sentencing in Christchurch District Court. Kiesanowski,...

Over 100 Canterbury Uni students hit by gastro outbreak

Canterbury University has reported that over 100 students have fallen ill with a gastro illness, primarily affecting those residing in University Hall and Ilam...

Businesswoman jailed for $1.6m tax fraud

Melanie Jill Tatana, director of Asia Pacific Group Limited, has been sentenced to three years in prison for one of the most severe tax...

Kangaroos shut out Kiwis in Christchurch

Australia secured a hard-fought 10-22 win over New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, propelled by Dylan Edwards' standout performance and solid defense. The Kangaroos, led...

Inquest reveals lack of urgency in addressing MSSA firearm ‘loophole’

In an ongoing coronial inquest into the Christchurch mosque shootings, former police inspector Mike McIlraith, now with the Firearms Safety Authority, testified that he...

Accused in Yanfei Bao murder trial walks out, claims witness lied

Tingjun Cao, 53, who is on trial for the murder of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, stormed out of the courtroom today, accusing...

Christchurch real estate agent lured, murdered, and buried by alleged killer, court hears

The trial of Tingjun Cao, 53, accused of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, 44, began today at the High Court in Christchurch. Bao...

Suspicious fire destroys abandoned building at historic Queen Mary Hospital grounds

A fire that destroyed an abandoned building at the former Queen Mary Hospital site in Hanmer Springs early Saturday morning is being treated as...

NPC Quarterfinal 4: Tasman 14 – 62 Canterbury

Canterbury have beaten Tasman 14-62 in their Bunnings NPC quarterfinal today in Nelson. https://youtu.be/FzglAeZOEFk?si=0hOQ4Xn7OBIuHqL7

One NZ bans aggressive customer after assault on staff

One New Zealand's chief executive, Jason Paris, has condemned an assault on two staff members at a Christchurch retail store, confirming the perpetrator will...

Tense exchanges as referees for Christchurch shooter’s firearms licence give testimony at inquest

Tensions ran high during the coroner's inquest into the Christchurch mosque shootings, as the two referees who vouched for the gunman's firearms licence gave...

Woman charged after taxi driver stabbed in Christchurch

A 46-year-old woman has been charged following a stabbing incident in Christchurch last night, which left a taxi driver critically injured. At approximately 10:30 p.m.,...

Scene examination underway in Mt. Pleasant murder

Police are continuing to investigate the murder of an elderly woman found dead in her Mt Pleasant home on Monday evening. A scene examination is...

Christchurch attack inquest to examine gun acquisition and licensing failures

The second-phase inquest into the Christchurch mosque attack of March 2019 will focus on how the attacker, Brenton Tarrant, obtained his firearms licence and...

Fatal crash on SH73 in Kirwee claims one life, two others in critical condition

A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 73 (West Coast Road) in Kirwee, Selwyn, has claimed the life of one person overnight. Emergency services responded to...

5.0 earthquake strikes near Seddon

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit 25 kilometres northeast of Seddon on Tuesday at 5:49 pm, with more than 11,000 people reporting feeling the tremor. GeoNet...

Christchurch man convicted of 17 rape and sexual assault charges

John Hope Muchirahondo, a 38-year-old man from Christchurch, has been found guilty of 17 counts of rape and sexual assault against eight women, spanning...

Body of missing snorkeler found by rescue crews in Kaikōura

A snorkeler reported missing off the coast of Kaikōura was tragically found deceased by rescue crews. Authorities were notified around 4:50 p.m. yesterday when the...

Name Release, Arrowsmith Range Avalanche

Police are now able to release the name of the man who died after being recovered from an avalanche on the Arrowsmith Range on...

Christchurch workshop damaged by fire

A large fire at an industrial complex in Christchurch’s Sydenham suburb has left Auto Inspection Services premises with serious damage. The blaze, which reportedly started...

Operation Avon: Entire Comancheros Christchurch chapter arrested

Police have arrested every patched member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros yesterday, in a significant operation targeting the gang. Millions of dollars’ worth...

‘Green energy’ hype: Christchurch Airport throws $300m at solar farm

Christchurch Airport has embarked on a $300 million solar farm project, touted as the largest in the country. Officials, including Energy Minister Simeon Brown, celebrated...

Heavy snow strands travellers in Arthurs Pass, flooding hits Pahiatua

Around 50 people were stranded in Arthurs Pass village after heavy snowfall closed State Highway 73 on both sides. A civil defense volunteer, Chris Stewart,...

Syphilis cases surge by 45%, concerns of a larger ‘undetected outbreak’

New Zealand is experiencing a significant increase in syphilis cases, with a 45% rise in reported infections between 2022 and 2023. Auckland, Waikato, and Canterbury...

Teen offenders apprehended in Darlington, Hei hei burglar arrested

Adolescents apprehended. Yesterday around 6.30pm, Police observed a stolen Toyota vehicle driving erratically in the Golf Links Road area of Shirley Christchurch. The driver of the...

Warrant for arrest: Have you seen Kullen McLoone?

Police are working to locate Kullen McLoone, who has a warrant for his arrest for breach of bail. He is believed to be dangerous and...

‘Blood on its hands’: Father blames Oranga Tamariki for baby son’s unexplained death in North Canterbury

Michael Steele, the father of 2-month-old Kevin Chen, who died suddenly in Oxford, North Canterbury, is demanding answers from Oranga Tamariki, alleging that the...

Chief Ombudsman criticises school boards for ignoring apology recommendations after parental complaints

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier expressed disappointment after the boards of St Peter's College and Cashmere High School refused to apologise following upheld complaints regarding...

Lauren Dickason appeals conviction for the murders of her three daughters

Lauren Dickason is appealing her conviction for the 2021 murders of her three young daughters in Timaru. Sentenced to 18 years in prison in June,...

Government concludes response to Christchurch mosque attack recommendations

The government has decided not to proceed with the final eight recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch...

Convicted killer dies suddenly in Christchurch men’s prison

Paul Andrew Gottermeyer, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence for a brutal 2012 attack, was found dead in the engineering workshop of Christchurch...

Updated – Yanfei Bao investigation: Human remains located

Police will be returning to the Greenpark area today, as the search continues for Yanfei Bao. The search, which will involve more than 60 staff,...

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