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Police seek footage after Christchurch assault

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Police investigating a serious assault on Fitzgerald Avenue around 12.20pm yesterday are appealing to the public for information around the incident. "The investigating team are...

Tarrant seeks to vacate guilty pleas

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The Court of Appeal is set to consider an application from Brenton Tarrant to vacate his guilty pleas and stand trial over the 15...

Aroha Williams – ‘Bread & Water’

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2025 MLT NZ Senior Gold Guitar Winner Aroha Williams announces the release of her new song Bread & Water. The song was originally written by...

Police seek public help in Christchurch mountain bike thefts

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Christchurch Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two people believed to have information about the theft of two mountain bikes during...

TAIC launches investigation after tourist ferry runs aground in Akaroa Harbour

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The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has opened an investigation after a tourist ferry carrying passengers on a wildlife cruise grounded in Akaroa Harbour...

Teaching Council to probe mandatory reporting failures after priest’s abuse convictions

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The Teaching Council says it will investigate whether mandatory reporting obligations were met in relation to Fr Rowan Donoghue, now convicted of sexually abusing...

Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in Burnham

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Police have charged a 19-year-old man with murder after a woman was found deceased at a Burnham property early this morning. The man has also...

Tropical low to bring heavy rain and strong winds – MetService

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Severe weather is forecast to affect large parts of New Zealand from Wednesday as a tropical low approaches from the north, bringing heavy rain...

Warriors tickets on sale for Christchurch clash and 2026 home games

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Tickets have gone on sale to the public for the One New Zealand Warriors’ 2026 NRL season, including their first-ever NRL match at Christchurch’s...

Four arrested in Christchurch gang funeral police operation

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Christchurch Police mounted a major operation over the past week as gang members travelled into the city for a funeral, resulting in multiple arrests...

Sydenham commercial arson under investigation

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Christchurch Police investigating an arson on Sydenham in December 2025 are seeking information from the public. At around 3:30am on Tuesday 23 December, Police were...

Appeal for information on Christmas Day firearms incident in Hornby

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Police continue to investigate a firearms incident in Christchurch on Christmas Day and are appealing for further information from the public. Police received calls shortly...

Two dead, one missing after separate water incidents across the country

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Two people have died and another remains missing following three separate water-related incidents across the country today. In Akaroa, police were notified about 1.15pm after...

Enfield Culture and Heritage Awards recognise lifetime contributions across arts, science and community

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The Enfield Entertainment, Culture and Heritage Awards have again highlighted a broad range of lifetime and creative achievements, recognising individuals and organisations whose work...

Christchurch police impound 20 cars in crackdown

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The Christchurch Anti-Social Road User (ASRU) team have recently concluded an operation targeting various dangerous driving problem areas around the city. Thirty cars have been...

Search for tramper missing near Mount Huxley

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A large search is under way for a tramper missing near Lake Ōhau, and Police are appealing for information. Connor Purvis, 20, intended to climb...

Teen to face court after Hornby firearms incident leaves man injured

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A 19-year-old man is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court today following a firearms-related incident in Hornby that left one person injured. Police...

Thunderstorms and hail forecast for parts of New Zealand – MetService

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A widespread bout of severe and unsettled weather is set to affect large parts of both the North and South Islands today, with authorities...

Christmas deliveries rescued after stolen courier van recovered

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Selwyn Police say quick action and help from the public prevented Christmas deliveries from being lost after a courier van was stolen last week. The...

Police release offender profile in ‘unique’ murder of Teishallia Te Paea

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Police investigating the murder of 37-year-old Teishallia Te Paea in Camberley, Hastings, in October are hoping an offender profile released today will help identify...

Coroner finds bed design flaw led to toddler’s death

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A 19-month-old Canterbury boy died in May 2021 after becoming strangled by loose fabric strapping hanging from the slats of a Living & Co...

Principal defends $18K Queenstown trip as ‘professional development’

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Haeata Community Campus principal Peggy Burrows has rejected claims that public money was misused on an $18,500 Queenstown trip for six senior staff, insisting...

All Blacks to open 2026 test season at new Te Kaha stadium in Christchurch

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The All Blacks will launch their 2026 test season with a landmark clash against France at Christchurch’s new Te Kaha Stadium—their first major test...

Police seek man after suspicious approach at Woodend Beach

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Police in Waimakariri are appealing for public assistance after a woman was left shaken by a suspicious approach at Woodend Beach late yesterday morning. The...

All seven injured in Christchurch kindy chemical incident discharged from hospital

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Seven people, including five children, have been discharged from hospital after a chemical mix-up at Kindercare in Woolston caused burns during a slip-and-slide activity. Staff...

Chemical mix-up at Christchurch daycare leaves several children injured

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A corrosive substance mistakenly used instead of detergent on a water slide at a Christchurch daycare triggered a large emergency response, with dozens assessed...

Teen arrested after violent Christchurch robbery that left worker seriously injured

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Police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a series of recent crimes across Christchurch, including an aggravated robbery earlier this week that left...

Principal rejects claim mouldy school lunches were leftovers from previous week

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Haeata Community Campus principal Peggy Burrows is disputing NZ Food Safety’s (NZFS) suggestion that rancid school lunches served on Monday were leftover meals delivered...

Seymour says Compass ‘smeared’ as rotten meals likely left unrefrigerated at school

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NZ Food Safety says rancid lunches served to students at Christchurch’s Haeata Community Campus were most likely meals delivered the previous Thursday, left unrefrigerated...

Woolston thief: Do you recognise this person?

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Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the person pictured in these images. "We believe they may be able to assist us with our...

Seymour questions responsibility for mouldy lunches at Christchurch school

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Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour is pushing back on claims that a food supplier is to blame for mould-covered lunches served to Christchurch students,...

Rancid school lunches spark Christchurch safety scare

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Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch halted its government-funded school lunch programme on Monday after teachers discovered that meals supplied by Compass Group were rancid,...

Wānaka mountain guide mourned after fatal fall

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Wānaka-based mountain guide Thomas Vialletet has been remembered as a devoted father, husband and respected member of New Zealand’s guiding community after he died...

Two climbers found dead on Aoraki/Mt. Cook after overnight rescue operation

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Two climbers have been found dead on Aoraki/Mt Cook following an extensive overnight rescue effort involving Police, the Wanaka Alpine Cliff Rescue Team, and...

Counterspin hails $400 court fine result in long-running Christchurch footage fight

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A three-year legal battle described as targeted lawfare against Counterspin Media has taken a dramatic turn, with co-defendant Justin Keen walking out of court...

Christchurch indoor stadium to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup double-header

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Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns stars are celebrating confirmation that both national sides will play a World Cup double-header at Christchurch’s brand-new indoor stadium next...

Christchurch teen dancer selected for world-renowned Prix de Lausanne

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Christchurch dancer Tamison Soppet, 15, has been chosen to compete at the prestigious 2026 Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland, joining 80 top young dancers...

Lifelong fraudster stole from Pacific health trust and tried to blame colleague

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Nelly Sione, a 52-year-old woman from Christchurch New Zealand with 97 prior convictions, stole more than $8,000 from the Tangata Atumotu Trust while working...

‘Five Kingdoms II: The Desert’ movie begins shooting in Oamaru and North Canterbury

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The Waitaki and Canterbury regions are back in the international film spotlight, with Sydney-based actress and novelist Isla Charlotte-York arriving in New Zealand to...

Man charged after fatal Canterbury crash

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Police have arrested a man in relation to a fatal crash in Sheffield, Canterbury. The two-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 73, at the intersection...
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